Plate Barding Armor
Blacksmith - Imperial Food 350
Gold 200
Time 60s
Category cavalry
Evolution
Scale Barding Armor
Feudal Food 150
Chain Barding Armor
Castle Food 250 Gold 150
Plate Barding Armor
Imperial Food 350 Gold 200
Technology Effect
"+1/+2 Armor for cavalry"
Coach's Tip
Plate Barding Armor is the final cavalry armor upgrade, giving +1 melee and +2 pierce armor. This makes Paladins nearly immune to archer fire.
Strategic Analysis
Strategic Identity
Plate Barding Armor is the final cavalry armor upgrade, giving +1 melee and +2 pierce armor. This makes Paladins nearly immune to archer fire.
When to Research
High Priority
Research Plate Barding Armor as soon as you have the resources and are using cavalry units.
Combat Impact
+1/+2 Armor for cavalry
Affected Units
This technology improves 14 units.
Civilization Access
* 34 civilizations have access to this technology.
