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Bodkin Arrow
Technology · blacksmith

Bodkin Arrow

The Bodkin Arrow upgrade is a blacksmith technology researched at the Blacksmith. Archery Units, Skirmishers, ranged Warships, ranged Fortifications +1 attack, +1 range; Town Centers +1 attack.

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Effect

Archery Units, Skirmishers, ranged Warships, ranged Fortifications +1 attack, +1 range; Town Centers +1 attack.

Cost

Food200 foodGold100 gold⏱ 35s

Where to research

Researched at the Blacksmith.

Requires

Bodkin Arrow becomes available after researching:

Required for

Bodkin Arrow is a prerequisite for this upgrade:

Units affected

25 units benefit from Bodkin Arrow:

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