Anti-unit siege weapon. Fires bolts that pierce multiple units.
+ Does not require setup to fire
+ Bonus damage vs. melee infantry
- Trivial damage vs. buildings
Produced at
Patch History
Patch 10.0.576
Bonus damage vs Siege increased from 60 to 65.
Patch 9.2.628
Attack Speed improved from 4 to 3 seconds.
Attack Damage reduced from 30 +70 vs Siege and Naval to 30 +60.
Costs
150
100
0:20
2
85102 Hitpoints
16 65 Ranged Attack
3 Melee Armor
0 Ranged Armor
Damage5.12DPS 5.57 22.61
Move Speed0.875 1.006T/S
Attack Speed3.125 2.875S
Range8 33TILES
Line of Sight12.444TILES
Technology Upgrades
Roller Shutter Triggers
Age IVSpringald Technology
Increases Springald attack speed by +25% and grants +10% Ranged Resistance.
Costs
150
350
1:00
Greased Axles
Age IIISiege Technology
Increase the movement speed of siege engines by +15%.
Costs
150
350
1:00
Military Academy
Age IIIProduction 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 IVSiege Technology
New carpentry techniques increase the health of siege units by +20%.
Costs
300
600
1:30