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Nest of Bees

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Nest of Bees

Zhu Xi's Legacy

Zhu Xi's Legacy

Innovative field weapon capable of firing a barrage of rockets to damage defensive positions and clumped enemy troops.
Good area of effect damage against most targets
Slowest movement speed
Weak if surrounded

Abilities and influences

  • Divine Defense

    Divine Defense

    Gunpowder units and defensive structures gain +1 range. Toggle on Temple of the SunTemple of the Sun.

  • Divine Vitality

    Divine Vitality

    Units out of combat heal 2 health per second. Toggle on Temple of the SunTemple of the Sun.

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  • Siege Workshop

    Siege Workshop

Patch History

2026-04-30 Update 16.1.9737

General Changes & Bugfixes

  • When playing the Season’s Feast game mode, Chinese and Zhu Xi’s Legacy players will now receive a Nest of Bees instead of a Mangonel.

2025-04-03 Season Ten Update

Nest of Bees

  • Health reduced from 130 → 120.
  • Number of projectiles reduced from 8 → 7.
  • Projectiles granted from Additional Barrels technology increased from 2 → 3.
  • Health reduced from 130 → 120.
Costs
300wood
300gold
3popcap
40time
Hitpoints 144
Base: +120
Siege Works: +24
Ranged Attack 0
Chemistry: +0
Siege Attack 8
Base: +6
Chemistry: +2
Ranged: +2
Naval, Unit: +4

Move Speed

0.8125T/S

Attack Speed

6.5S

Max Range

7.50TILES

Line of Sight

14.22TILES

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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
Chemistry

Chemistry

IV

Gunpowder Technology

Advancements in alchemical research increase the bonus damage of all gunpowder siege weapons by +25%.

200food
650gold
60time
Siege Works

Siege Works

IV

Siege Technology

New carpentry techniques increase the health of siege units by +20%.

300wood
600gold
90time
Additional Barrels

Additional Barrels

IV

Nest of Bees Technology

[特有] Nest of Bees receive 3 additional Rocket Arrows.

400wood
800gold
60time