Siege, Gunpowder

Cannon

French
Most powerful siege cannon. Excellent against buildings or any stubborn targets. + Bonus damage to buildings

Abilities and influences

Artillery Shot

Loads this Cannon with an Artillery Shot that has an increased range of 5 tiles and 30% more damage. Can only target buildings. Requires

College of Artillery 3 mins 20 secs cooldown

Produced at

Siege Workshop

Patch History

Patch 12.2.3327

Bombard damage increased from 50 to 55.

Cannon damage increased from 55 to 60.

Culverin damage increased from 35 to 40.

Patch 10.0.576

Ranged armor increased from 35 to 40.

Costs
300
600
0:45
3
190228 Hitpoints
6075 500 Siege Attack
0 Ranged Attack
0 Melee Armor
0 Ranged Armor
Move Speed0.875 1.006T/S
Attack Speed5.375S
Min Range3.75TILES
Range10TILES
Line of Sight12.444TILES

Technology Upgrades

Chemistry

Age IV

Gunpowder Technology

Advancements in alchemical research increase the bonus damage of all gunpowder siege weapons by +25%.

Costs
200
650
1:00

Greased Axles

Age III

Siege Technology

Increase the movement speed of siege engines by +15%.

Costs
150
350
1:00

Military Academy

Age III

Production Technology

Increase the production speed of infantry, cavalry, siege, and transport units at buildings by 33%. Does not affect religious units or other support units.

Costs
100
250
1:00

Siege Works

Age IV

Siege Technology

New carpentry techniques increase the health of siege units by +20%.

Costs
300
600
1:30

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