Atonement is a technology in Age of Empires II that can be researched at the Monastery. Once researched, it enables Monks and Missionaries to convert enemy Monks, Missionaries, and Warrior Priests.
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Civilizations[]
The following civilizations can research technologies or have bonuses related to Atonement:
Unique technologies[]
- Bohemians: Hussite Reforms - Gold cost of Atonement replaced with food.
Civilization bonuses[]
- Aztecs: Atonement gives Monks +5 hit points.
- Burmese: Atonement is 50% cheaper.
- Chinese: Atonement is 10%/15% cheaper in the Castle/Imperial Age.
- Spanish: Receive 20 gold after researching Atonement.
Team bonuses[]
- Lithuanians: Researching Atonement is 20% faster.
- Portuguese: Researching Atonement is 25% faster.
Changelog[]
Definitive Edition[]
- Portuguese: With update 42848, all technologies are researched 30% faster.
History[]
“ | Several of the most successful religions reach an atonement, or reconciliation, between their all-powerful god and the common men and women on Earth. This was an important feature that strengthened the faith of believers and attracted converts. | ” |