Siege, Gunpowder

Bombard

Rus
Intimidating siege gun excellent against buildings or any stubborn targets. + High damage - Must be set up to fire

Abilities and influences

Saint's Blessing

After striking an enemy, the Warrior Monk increases the armor and damage of nearby allied Rus military units for a duration. When in 2 tiles range of

Warrior Monk.

High Armory Production Bonus

The cost of siege engines in nearby Siege Workshops is decreased by 20%. When in 7.5 tiles range of

Siege Workshop or
High Armory. Requires
High Armory

Produced at

Siege Workshop

Patch History

Patch 10.0.576

Ranged armor increased from 35 to 40.

Patch 9.2.628

Ranged armor increased from 30 to 35.

Costs
350
500
0:45
3
210252 Hitpoints
55 410 Siege Attack
0 Ranged Attack
0 Melee Armor
0 Ranged Armor
Move Speed0.75 0.862T/S
Attack Speed5.375S
Min Range3.75TILES
Range10TILES
Line of Sight12.444TILES

Technology Upgrades

Siege Crew Training

Age IV

Mangonel, Trebuchet, and Bombard Technology

Setup and teardown speed of Mangonels, Trebuchets, and Bombards is instant.

Costs
100
225
0:45
Unique to Rus

Fine Tuned Guns

Age IV

Bombard Technology

Increase damage of Bombards by +20%. Bombards gain +50 damage vs Infantry.

Costs
200
500
1:00
Unique to Rus

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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