Tracking was a technology in Age of Empires II that was available at the Barracks upon reaching the Feudal Age. It increased the Line of Sight of all infantry units by +2.
In the Definitive Edition, Tracking is free for all civilizations, and is automatically researched upon advancing to the Feudal Age.
Tracking helps infantry other than the Eagle Scout keep up with the Scout Cavalry, since both units go from 4 LoS to 6 upon reaching the Feudal Age. Hence the technology helps with drushing, and also defending against drushes and scout rushes. The Eagle Scout still has the best LoS in both Ages at 5 and 8 respectively.
Changelog[]
The Age of Kings[]
- Tracking costs 75 food and is researched in 35 seconds.
The Forgotten[]
Definitive Edition[]
- Tracking costs 0 food and 0 seconds (i.e. it is free for every civilization), hence it is automatically researched upon reaching the Feudal Age. It was also removed from the technology tree, effectively removing it from the game as a distinct technology.
History[]
“ | As the Dark Ages passed and barbarian clans became trained armies, military techniques improved. The new armies were better prepared for campaigning and maneuver. One result of these improvements was being less susceptible to surprise and ambush. | ” |
—Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings manual |