Bombard Tower
Defensive - ImperialPrerequisites
Description
"Powerful gunpowder tower that fires cannonballs. Available from the Imperial Age, it deals massive damage to buildings and units alike."
Strategic Analysis
Strategic Role
The Bombard Tower is the most powerful static defense in the game. Its cannonball deals 120 damage, devastating to all units. Not all civilizations have access to this technology.
Key Tactics
Anti-Siege
Bombard Towers can destroy Rams and Siege Weapons quickly. Place them where siege attacks are likely.
Building Destruction
Use Bombard Towers offensively by building them near enemy structures. They can destroy buildings from range.
Chokepoint Control
A Bombard Tower at a narrow passage can stop entire armies. The splash damage is devastating in tight spaces.
Warning
Bombard Towers are very expensive and have a slow rate of fire. They cannot handle large swarms of cheap units efficiently.
Stats Analysis
Bombard Towers deal devastating damage per shot but fire slowly. They excel at killing expensive units and destroying buildings.
Attack
120
Massive damage per cannonball. One-shots most infantry and severely damages cavalry.
Cost
100W + 125S
Expensive, requiring both wood and stone. A significant investment for each tower.
Rate of Fire
Slow
Fires approximately every 6 seconds. Fast units can dodge shots.
Placement Tip
Place Bombard Towers at chokepoints or near valuable targets like Town Centers. Their splash damage is most effective in tight areas.
Timing Tip
Research Bombard Tower in Imperial Age if you have access and expect siege warfare. They require Chemistry technology.
