Scale Barding Armor
Blacksmith - Feudal Food 150
Time 30s
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/+1 Armor for cavalry"
Coach's Tip
Scale Barding Armor gives cavalry +1 melee and +1 pierce armor. This is essential for Scout rushes to survive Town Center fire and for Knights to tank arrow damage.
Strategic Analysis
Strategic Identity
Scale Barding Armor gives cavalry +1 melee and +1 pierce armor. This is essential for Scout rushes to survive Town Center fire and for Knights to tank arrow damage.
When to Research
High Priority
Research Scale Barding Armor as soon as you have the resources and are using cavalry units.
Combat Impact
+1/+1 Armor for cavalry
Affected Units
This technology improves 14 units.
Civilization Access
* 47 civilizations have access to this technology.
