Bow Saw (Age of Empires II)

This article is about the technology in Age of Empires II. For the technology in Age of Mythology, see Bow Saw (Age of Mythology).

Bow Saw
Availability
Introduced in	The Age of Kings
Civilization	All civilizations
Age	Castle Age
Research
Researched at	Lumber Camp
Prerequisite(s)	Double-Bit Axe
Required for	Two-Man Saw
Food	150
Wood	100
Research time	50 seconds
Effect
Villagers gather wood 20% faster

Bow Saw is a technology in Age of Empires II that can be researched at the Lumber Camp once the Castle Age is reached. Once researched, it allows Villagers to gather wood 20% faster.

Two-Man Saw is the further upgrade of this technology.

Civilization bonuses

• Burgundians: Can research Bow Saw in the Feudal Age.
• Burmese: Bow Saw is free.
• Chinese: Bow Saw is 15%/20% cheaper in the Castle/Imperial Age.
• Portuguese: Researching Bow Saw is 30% faster.
• Vietnamese: Bow Saw costs no wood.

Changelog

Rise of the Rajas

• Vietnamese: Bow Saw costs the regular price.

Definitive Edition

• Vietnamese: With update 35584, Bow Saw costs no wood.
• Portuguese: With update 42848, all technologies are researched 30% faster.

Lords of the West

• Burgundians: With update 47820, Bow Saw costs -50% food.

History

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The bow saw had a rounded handle like a bow with the saw blade connecting the bow ends. The bow saw was a more precise tool than previous saws. Woodcutters using it got more usable wood from each tree by reducing waste.

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