Redemption is a technology in Age of Empires II that can be researched at the Monastery. Once researched, it allows Monks and Missionaries to convert enemy siege weapons and most buildings.
Affected buildings
Civilization bonuses
History
All buildings as well as Trebuchets and Battering Rams cannot be converted from the distance, meaning the Monk or Missionary has to stand directly next to the building/unit to convert it. All other siege weapons are convertible from the distance.
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Affected buildings 
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While all siege weapons are convertible, not all buildings are. The following table shows which buildings are convertible and which are not.
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Civilization bonuses Edit
- Aztecs: Redemption gives Monks +5 HP.
- Burmese: Redemption is 50% cheaper.
- Chinese: Redemption is 15%/20% cheaper in the Castle/Imperial Age.
History Edit
“The ability of someone fallen from the faith to redeem himself or herself was a powerful act of forgiveness on the part of a religion. Religions that were forgiving and allowed redemption had an advantage over those that did not.”
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