Siege

Counterweight Trebuchet

Rus
Powerful siege engine effective at destroying buildings and walls over a great distance. + Bonus damage vs buildings - Must be set up to fire - Inaccurate against units

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 9.2.628

Ranged armor increased from 20 to 30.

Patch 9.1.370

Attack speed improved from 12.625 to 11.375.

Costs
400
150
0:30
2
140168 Hitpoints
4048 350 Siege Attack
0 Melee Armor
0 Ranged Armor
Damage3.52DPS 4.22 30.77
Move Speed0.625 0.719T/S
Attack Speed11.375S
Min Range2.75TILES
Range16TILES
Line of Sight17.778TILES

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

Geometry

Age IV

Trebuchet Technology

Increase damage of Trebuchets by +20%.

Costs
100
225
0:45

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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