Copper Shields is a common technology in Age of Mythology that is researched at the Armory. It makes human units, ships and heroes less vulnerable to pierce attacks.
Effects 
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- Human Units -10% pierce vulnerability
- Ships -10% pierce vulnerability
- Heroes -15% pierce vulnerability
History Edit
As the first available metal, copper was used to emboss wooden shields. Copper not only improved the strength of the shield, but also provided a great aesthetic appeal. Copper on shields disappeared quickly when the new technology of bronze was discovered and existing copper was consumed to make the stronger new metal.
| Common Armory Technologies |
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| Copper Weapons • Copper Mail • Copper Shields • Bronze Weapons • Bronze Mail • Bronze Shields • Iron Weapons • Iron Mail • Iron Shields • Burning Pitch |
