Thumb Ring

The Thumb Ring (researched at the Archery Range) is a technology in Age of Empires II. Once researched, Archers and Cavalry Archers are able to fire faster and with 100% accuracy at an idle target. This is different from Ballistics (researched at the university), which improves the targeting of moving targets.

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 * Developed by the Chinese, the thumb ring was generally made of a tough, durable material and assisted in maintaining a stronger draw without damaging the hand. Thumb rings allowed for the archer to pull the bowstring back to his ear and beyond, giving archers increased range and power.