| “ | Steamer. Powerful, steam-propelled warship resistant to building fire that can train units, construct docks and gather fish. | ” |
| —In-game description | ||
The Steamer is a military naval vessel in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition that is exclusive to the United States and Mexicans, replacing the standard Galleon, and can be trained at the Dock once the Fortress Age is reached. Although similar in function, it has more hit points, and has the ability to gather from fishes and whales, and build Docks.
Overview[]
The Steamer is a moderately fast and powerful military ship that is able to garrison soldiers. Much like the Galleons, the Steamers are classified as siege units, making them resistant to defensive structures; Outposts and Town Centers deal half damage against them. This makes them effective in both combat and transportation. They can also be used to train military units and build Docks on any coastline, making logistics more convenient.
Special ability[]
Full Steam: The Steamer sets its engines to full power for 8 seconds, during which its speed is increased by 40%. 90 seconds cooldown.
Full Steam: The Steamer sets its engines to full power for 8 seconds, during which its speed is increased by 40%. 90 seconds cooldown.Units[]
The Steamer must be close to the shore to train the units, and will also be unable to move and attack while doing so.
| Age | Unit | Cost | Pop. | Civ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 Insurgente
|
65 food | 1 |  |
 Regular
|
60 food, 50 coin |
 | ||
 Soldado
|
90 food, 80 coin |
2 | | |
 State Militia
|
50 food, 35 wood |
1 | | |
 Salteador
|
70 food, 60 coin |
| ||
 Hussar
|
120 food, 80 coin |
2 | | |
 Chinaco
|
110 food, 90 coin |
| ||
 |
 Sharpshooter
|
40 food, 75 coin |
1 | |
 Carbine Cavalry
|
80 food, 80 coin |
2 | ||
 Dragoon
|
90 food, 90 coin |
|
Further statistics[]
| Unit strengths and weaknesses | |
|---|---|
| Strong vs. | Ships, infantry close to shore |
| Weak vs. | Artillery especially Culverins, defensive structures |
| Improvements | |
| Hit points |  Armor Plating (+50%)
|
| Attack |  Carronade (+25%)
|
| Sight |  Town Watch (+2)
|
| Train cost |  Mapuche Ad-mapu (-10% coin cost)
|
Home City Cards[]
- Click for a list of Home City Cards related to the Steamer
- Green: TEAM Shipment that is sent to each player in a team
Chinese[]
| Card | Description | Age |
|---|---|---|
 TEAM Improved Warships
|
Warships get +15% hit points and attack | |
Indians[]
| Card | Description | Age |
|---|---|---|
 TEAM Shivaji's Tactics
|
All units get +5% hit points and attack |  |
Russians[]
| Card | Description | Age |
|---|---|---|
 TEAM Cold Water Port
|
Warships cost -15% | |
Spanish[]
| Card | Description | Age |
|---|---|---|
 TEAM Inquisition
|
All units get +10 LOS | |
History[]
| “ | As the nation-states of the Western Hemisphere entered a period of greater industrialization, many began to harness the force of steam power. While useful in many spheres of life, steam power revolutionized naval navigation because it lessened or outright removed the reliance of vessels on manpower, currents, or the wind. The United States made ample use of this technology, and steamboats soon traversed waterways such as the Mississippi River, the Great Lakes, and the oceans in droves. | ” |
Gallery[]
See also[]
- Galleon – European counterpart
- Fluyt – Dutch counterpart
- Fuchuan – Chinese analogue
- Atakabune – Japanese counterpart
