Siege

Siege units are the fourth troops available to the governor of a newly-founded city. They are trained and upgraded in the Siege Workshop. Several commanders have the ability to specialize their talents to boost the effectiveness of siege, including Julius Caesar, Frederick I, Hannibal Barca, and Scipio Africanus.

Siege Comparison ()

Name	Tier	Civ	Age
Battering Ram	1	All		60	120	120	80	20	1
Arcuballista	2	All		125	128	125	75	22	2
Mangonel	3	All		163	155	155	70	24	3
Ballista	4	All		192	192	187	65	26	4
Trebuchet	5	All		220	216	212	60	30	10

Battering Ram – Tier 1

Battering Ram
Age	Stone Age
Attack	60
Defense	120
Health	120
March Speed	Very Fast
Load	20
Power	1
Skills
City Destruction
Encumbered

“Simple structures that can inflict massive damage on wooden gates. A nightmare for many cities. ”

Description

The Battering Ram is the Tier 1 (T1) Siege unit for all civilizations . It is unlocked upon founding the city.

Skills

Skill	Description
City Destruction	Siege unit. Counters watchtowers, but is countered by infantry, archer, and cavalry units.
Encumbered	The structure of siege weapons allows them to carry more resources. Increases load.
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Arcuballista – Tier 2

Arcuballista
Age	Bronze Age
Attack	125
Defense	128
Health	125
March Speed	Fast
Load	22
Power	2
Skills
City Destruction
Smash
Full Load

“Essentially a giant crossbow on a reinforced frame which fires enormous arrows. Extremely damaging to city fortifications. ”

Description

The Arcuballista is the Tier 2 (T2) Siege unit for all civilizations . It is unlocked upon research of the Arcuballista technology.

Skills

Skill	Description
City Destruction	Siege unit. Counters watchtowers, but is countered by infantry, archer, and cavalry units.
Smash	Use mechanical power to smash enemy walls! Increases attack.
Full Load	A full pack always boosts morale. Increases load.
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Mangonel – Tier 3

Mangonel
Age	Iron Age
Attack	163
Defense	155
Health	155
March Speed	Normal
Load	24
Power	3
Skills
City Destruction
Violent Attack
Buckler

“Althought it lacks precision, the mangonel can still deal crippling blows to large targets, such as fortresses. ”

Description

The Mangonel is the Tier 3 (T3) Siege unit for all civilizations . It is unlocked upon research of the Mangonel technology.

Skills

Skill	Description
City Destruction	Siege unit. Counters watchtowers, but is countered by infantry, archer, and cavalry units.
Violent Attack	Creatures made of flesh and blood were not meant to undergo such suffering. Increases attack.
Buckler	This brilliant design makes siege weapons less of a burden during marches. Increases march speed.
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Ballista – Tier 4

Ballista
Age	Dark Age
Attack	192
Defense	192
Health	187
March Speed	Slow
Load	26
Power	4
Skills
City Destruction
Giant Crossbow
Axle

“Storing power through torsion rather than tension, these "monsters of the battlefield" combine astonishing range with horrifying destructive power. ”

Description

The Ballista is the Tier 4 (T4) Siege unit for all civilizations . It is unlocked upon research of the Ballista technology.

Skills

Skill	Description
City Destruction	Siege unit. Counters watchtowers, but is countered by infantry, archer, and cavalry units.
Giant Crossbow	So huge that a small army is required to maintain it, but well worth the cost. Increases attack.
Axle	The modified axle system can handle even the most hostile environments. Increases defense.
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Trebuchet – Tier 5

Trebuchet
Age	Feudal Age
Attack	220
Defense	216
Health	212
March Speed	Very Slow
Load	30
Power	10
Skills
City Destruction
Slingshot
Fine Wood

“The trebuchet was probably the most powerful catapult in the Middle Ages. Countless tales of their use in battle made trebuchets a recurring nightmare for cities. ”

Description

The Trebuchet is the Tier 5 (T5) Siege unit for all civilizations . It is unlocked upon research of the Trebuchet technology.

Skills

Skill	Description
City Destruction	Siege unit. Counters watchtowers, but is countered by infantry, archer, and cavalry units.
Slingshot	The enemy's last memory will be of rocks flying in the sky. Increases attack.
Fine Wood	The quality of wood used in these machines is a matter of life and death. Increases defense.
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