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Last update:28 February 2018

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Heavy artillery is a completely different throw in of a unit.

Deploy the catapult and prepare to fire.

The projectiles can be sent to a distance roughly about 1/3 of the battlefield.

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A projectile takes up about 5 seconds to travel to the edges of the effective area.

UseSpaceto single out enemy units.

Julius Cesaris the leader of artillery.

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Level 8 marks the introduction of ballistas which can fire huge projectiles with lots of precision and distance.

Assemble/Disassemble Engine- The action takes around 10 seconds.

Repair- A damaged siege engine can be repaired, returning it to former glory.

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Drop Artillery- Escape leaving the machines behind.

If an enemy was repealed and the machines are not completely destroyed you might use them again.

Otherwise, your men stay without a siege engine and can be sent e.g.

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to hold a vantage point.

Carpenters

The crosshair is smaller (the weapon is more accurate) and the effective range is increased.

Surveyors

The machine is deployed faster, while its accuracy is increased (better thanCarpenters).

PC

The effective range of the engine is lowered by a half.

Oil Pots

Deals large amounts of damage to armored units.

Broadhead Siege Bolts (Level 8)

Deals more area of effect damage on the shorter range.

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Bodkin Siege Bolts (Level 8)

Deal less damage but can be utilized on larger distances.

Flaming Siege Bolts (Level 8)

Deal more precision damage on shorter distances.

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