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 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
- 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.
History
“ | 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. | ” |