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Cannon

Macedonian Dynasty

Macedonian Dynasty

Most powerful siege cannon. Excellent against buildings or any stubborn targets.
Bonus damage to buildings

Abilities and influences

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Produced at

  • Foreign Engineering Company

    Foreign Engineering Company

Patch History

2026-06-01 Patch 16.2.10604

College of Artillery

  • The Artillery Shot ability is now exclusive to Royal Cannons and is no longer granted to regular Cannons.

2025-12-04 Patch 15.2.7380

Balance

  • Cannon Fodder no longer has a downside.

2025-02-13 Patch 12.2.3327

Balance & Gameplay Changes (All Civilizations)

  • Cannon damage increased from 55 → 60.

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.
  • Targeted ability that increases the range of the Cannon by +5 tiles and damage by +30% for one shot.
Costs
3popcap
45time
Hitpoints 190
Base: +190
Siege Attack 60
Base: +60
Infantry: +55
War, Elephant: +55
Building: +450
Naval, Unit: +500

Move Speed

0.875T/S

Attack Speed

5.375S

Max Range

10.00TILES

Line of Sight

12.44TILES

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Technologies

Greased Axles

Greased Axles

III

Siege Technology

Increase the movement speed of siege engines by +15%.

150wood
350gold
60time
Military Academy

Military Academy

III

Production 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.

100wood
250gold
60time