2025-12-04 Patch 15.2.7380
Balance
- Cannon Fodder no longer has a downside.
Siege
Bombard
English
Intimidating siege gun excellent against buildings or any stubborn targets.
High damage
Must be set up to fire
Abilities and influences
Network of Castles
When enemies are nearby, this building sounds an alarm, causing nearby units to get a +20% increase to attack speed. When within 12.5 tiles of
Outpost, 
Stone Wall Tower, 
Town Center, 
Capital Town Center, 
The White Tower, 
King's Palace, 
Keep or 
Berkshire Palace.
Network of Citadels
When enemies are nearby, this building sounds an alarm, causing nearby units to get a +30% increase to attack speed.
Abbey Healing
Heals nearby out of combat units by 6 every 1 seconds. When within 7.5 tiles of
Abbey of Kings.
Patch History
2025-02-13 Patch 12.2.3327
Balance & Gameplay Changes (All Civilizations)
- Bombard damage increased from 50 → 55.
- Cannon damage increased from 55 → 60.
2024-11-19 Patch 12.1.2454
Balance & Gameplay Changes (All Civilizations)
- Bombard bonus damage versus buildings reduced from 410 → 375
2024-07-11 Season Eight Update
Artillery Shot has been reworked
- Targeted ability that increases the range of the Cannon by +5 tiles and damage by +30% for one shot.
Costs
350
500
3
45
Hitpoints 252
Ranged Attack 0
Siege Attack 69
Move Speed
0.75T/S
Attack Speed
5.375S
Max Range
10.00TILES
Line of Sight
12.44TILES
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Technologies
Greased Axles
IIISiege Technology
Increase the movement speed of siege engines by +15%.
150
350
60
Military Academy
IIIProduction Technology
Increase the production speed of infantry, cavalry, siege, and transport units at buildings by 33%. Does not affect religious units or other support units.
100
250
60
Chemistry
IVGunpowder Technology
Advancements in alchemical research increase the bonus damage of all gunpowder siege weapons by +25%.
200
650
60
Siege Works
IVSiege Technology
New carpentry techniques increase the health of siege units by +20%.
300
600
90