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Technology · unit-upgrade

Long Swordsman

In Age of Empires II, Long Swordsman is a unit-upgrade technology researched at the Barracks. All-purpose Infantry. Strong vs. buildings, Infantry, Scout Cavalry- and Skirmisher-line. Weak vs. Ranged Soldiers at long range.

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Effect

All-purpose Infantry. Strong vs. buildings, Infantry, Scout Cavalry- and Skirmisher-line. Weak vs. Ranged Soldiers at long range.

Cost

Food150 foodGold65 gold⏱ 40s

Where to research

Researched at the Barracks.

Requires

Long Swordsman becomes available after researching:

Required for

Researching Long Swordsman makes this unit available:

Long Swordsman is a prerequisite for these upgrades:

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