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Plate Barding Armor
Technology · blacksmith

Plate Barding Armor

Plate Barding Armor is a blacksmith technology researched at the Blacksmith. Cavalry +1 melee/+2 pierce armor.

Plan Plate Barding Armor in the Upgrade Codex →

Effect

Cavalry +1 melee/+2 pierce armor.

Cost

Food350 foodGold200 gold⏱ 75s

Where to research

Researched at the Blacksmith.

Requires

Plate Barding Armor becomes available after researching:

Units affected

33 units benefit from Plate Barding Armor:

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