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{{Techbox |
{{Techbox |
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|Name = Kamandaran |
|Name = Kamandaran |
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+ | |Image = CastleAgeUnique.png |
|Intro = {{AoE2Icon|Khans}} ''[[Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition|The Last Khans]]'' |
|Intro = {{AoE2Icon|Khans}} ''[[Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition|The Last Khans]]'' |
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+ | |Civilization = [[File:KingsIcon.png]] [[Persians (Age of Empires II)|Persians]] |
|Age = {{AoE2Icon|Castle Age}} [[Castle Age]] |
|Age = {{AoE2Icon|Castle Age}} [[Castle Age]] |
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|Building = [[File:Castle-logo.jpg|22px]] [[Castle (Age of Empires II)|Castle]] |
|Building = [[File:Castle-logo.jpg|22px]] [[Castle (Age of Empires II)|Castle]] |
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− | |Food = 200 |
+ | |Food = {{tt|400|200 before update 35584}} |
− | |Gold = 200 |
+ | |Gold = {{tt|300|200 before update 35584}} |
+ | |Time = 40 seconds |
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− | |Stats = [[Archer (Age of Empires II)|Archer]] line units cost {{Resources|wood=60}} instead of {{Resources|wood=25|gold=45}} |
+ | |Stats = [[Archer (Age of Empires II)|Archer]] line units cost {{Resources|wood = 60}} instead of {{Resources|wood = 25|gold = 45}} |
− | }}'''Kamandaran''' is a [[Technology (Age of Empires II)|technology]] in ''[[Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition]]'' that is [[Unique technology|unique]] to the [[Persians (Age of Empires II)|Persians]] and can be researched at the [[Castle (Age of Empires II)|Castle]]. Once researched, it changes the cost of [[Archer (Age of Empires II)|Archer]] line units from {{Resources|wood=25}} and {{Resources|gold=45}} to |
+ | }}'''Kamandaran''' is a [[Technology (Age of Empires II)|technology]] in ''[[Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition]]'' that is [[Unique technology|unique]] to the [[Persians (Age of Empires II)|Persians]] and can be researched at the [[Castle (Age of Empires II)|Castle]]. Once researched, it changes the cost of [[Archer (Age of Empires II)|Archer]] line units from {{Resources|wood = 25}} and {{Resources|gold = 45}} to {{tt|{{Resources|wood = 60}}|50 before update 34699}}, effectively making them [[trash unit]]s. |
Kamandaran replaces [[Boiling Oil (Age of Empires II)|Boiling Oil]] which was introduced in ''[[Age of Empires II HD: The Forgotten|The Forgotten]]''. |
Kamandaran replaces [[Boiling Oil (Age of Empires II)|Boiling Oil]] which was introduced in ''[[Age of Empires II HD: The Forgotten|The Forgotten]]''. |
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== Strategy == |
== Strategy == |
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− | Kamandaran is a very useful technology, as it makes the Persian Crossbowmen only |
+ | Kamandaran is a very useful technology, as it makes the Persian [[Crossbowman (Age of Empires II)|Crossbowmen]] cost only {{tt|{{Resources|wood = 60}}|50 before update 34699}}, turning them into a "trash unit". In order to keep the game balance, the Persians lack the [[Arbalester]] and [[Bracer]] upgrades. Crossbowmen excel at taking down [[Infantry units (Age of Empires II)|infantry]], especially in the late game, and perform much better against [[Cavalry units (Age of Empires II)|cavalry]] than [[Skirmisher (Age of Empires II)|Skirmishers]]. Crossbowmen also make a good complement to [[War Elephant (Age of Empires II)|War Elephants]], as the food and gold can be invested on the elephants while the wood can be invested in Crossbowmen, and both units have similar movement speed. Furthermore, the Crossbowman can help War Elephants by killing [[Pikeman (Age of Empires II)|Pikemen]] and [[Monk (Age of Empires II)|Monks]], two units War Elephants have a huge problem dealing with. |
− | Like the Magyar unique technology [[Corvinian Army]] and the Malay unique technology [[Forced Levy]], the player should research Kamandaran as soon as they require more |
+ | Like the Magyar unique technology [[Corvinian Army]] and the Malay unique technology [[Forced Levy]], the player should research Kamandaran as soon as they require more Archers in order to have the highest possible use. Since Archers cost 45 gold, this technology starts to pay out gold-wise if 7 or more Archers are trained after researching it. |
== Team bonuses == |
== Team bonuses == |
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* A team containing [[Berbers]]: With [[Kasbah]] researched, researching Kamandaran is 25% faster. |
* A team containing [[Berbers]]: With [[Kasbah]] researched, researching Kamandaran is 25% faster. |
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+ | == Changelog == |
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+ | === ''Definitive Edition'' === |
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+ | * Initially, Kamandaran reduces the cost of Archers to {{resources|wood = 50}}. With update 34699, they now cost {{resources|wood = 60}}. |
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+ | * Initially, Kamandaran costs 200 food and 200 gold. With [[update 35584]], it now costs 400 food and 300 gold. |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
Revision as of 20:29, 5 May 2020
Kamandaran is a technology in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition that is unique to the Persians and can be researched at the Castle. Once researched, it changes the cost of Archer line units from 25 wood and 45 gold to 60 wood, effectively making them trash units.
Kamandaran replaces Boiling Oil which was introduced in The Forgotten.
Strategy
Kamandaran is a very useful technology, as it makes the Persian Crossbowmen cost only 60 wood, turning them into a "trash unit". In order to keep the game balance, the Persians lack the Arbalester and Bracer upgrades. Crossbowmen excel at taking down infantry, especially in the late game, and perform much better against cavalry than Skirmishers. Crossbowmen also make a good complement to War Elephants, as the food and gold can be invested on the elephants while the wood can be invested in Crossbowmen, and both units have similar movement speed. Furthermore, the Crossbowman can help War Elephants by killing Pikemen and Monks, two units War Elephants have a huge problem dealing with.
Like the Magyar unique technology Corvinian Army and the Malay unique technology Forced Levy, the player should research Kamandaran as soon as they require more Archers in order to have the highest possible use. Since Archers cost 45 gold, this technology starts to pay out gold-wise if 7 or more Archers are trained after researching it.
Team bonuses
Changelog
Definitive Edition
- Initially, Kamandaran reduces the cost of Archers to 50 wood. With update 34699, they now cost 60 wood.
- Initially, Kamandaran costs 200 food and 200 gold. With update 35584, it now costs 400 food and 300 gold.
Trivia
- Archers of the Sassanian Empire (the last kingdom of the Persian Empire before the rise of Islam) were called Kamandaran.