Caravanserai
Economic - ImperialPrerequisites
Description
"Hindustani unique building. A waystation that heals and boosts nearby trade units. Enhances gold income from trade routes."
Strategic Analysis
Strategic Role
The Caravanserai supports trade-based economies. It heals Trade Carts and Caravans, and provides a speed boost, making trade routes more efficient and resilient.
Key Tactics
Trade Route Optimization
Build Caravanserais along trade routes to heal damaged Trade Carts and boost their speed.
Raid Recovery
After a raid on your trade route, Trade Carts heal at Caravanserais without returning to the Market.
Team Game Power
In team games with long trade routes, Caravanserais significantly increase gold income efficiency.
Warning
Caravanserais only help trade units. They are useless if you are not trading or if trade routes are too short.
Stats Analysis
The Caravanserai enhances trade by healing and speeding up trade units that pass nearby.
Heal Rate
Passive
Heals Trade Carts and Caravans in range without requiring them to stop.
Speed Boost
+20%
Trade units near the Caravanserai move faster, reducing travel time.
Cost
200W + 100S
Moderate cost. Worth it for long trade routes in team games.
Placement Tip
Place Caravanserais along the middle of your trade route for maximum benefit.
Timing Tip
Build Caravanserais in Imperial Age when you have established trade routes.
