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Siege, Gunpowder

Nest of Bees

Innovative field weapon capable of firing a barrage of rockets to damage defensive positions and clumped enemy troops. + Good area of effect damage against most targets - Slowest movement speed - Weak if surrounded Mercenary that can be purchased for 600 Olive Oil.

Produced at

Siege Workshop
Foreign Engineering Company

Available for 3 civilizations

This unit is available for the below civilizations. Click on a civilization to see more detailed information, including specific bonuses and upgrades.

Byzantines Chinese Zhu Xi's Legacy

Patch History

Season 10 Update

Additional projectiles increased from 2 to 3.

Projectiles granted from Additional Barrels technology increased from 2 to 3.

Health reduced from 130 to 120.

Number of projectiles reduced from 8 to 7.

Health reduced from 130 to 120.

Number of projectiles reduced from 8 to 7.

Season Seven Update

Health reduced from 140 to 130.

Costs
600
0:40
3
120144 Hitpoints
42*56 28 Siege Attack
0* Ranged Attack
0 Melee Armor
0 Ranged Armor
Move Speed0.813 0.935T/S
Attack Speed6.5S
Min Range3TILES
Range7.5TILES
Line of Sight14.222TILES

Technology Upgrades

Additional Barrels

Age IV

Nest of Bees Technology

Nest of Bees receive 3 additional Rocket Arrows.

Costs
400
800
1:00

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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