Ballista Tower, level 1
Ballista towers fire a huge spear-like projectile that does overwhelming damage to siege weapons. Although it takes a while to reload and cannot shoot units next to it, the ballista tower deals out massive damage with each shot.
General Assessment
Strengths
- Great against siege weapons
Weaknesses
- Cannot attack units in close proximity. Try grouping with Crossbow Towers.
- Takes time to reload
Tactics
Placing ballista towers near areas of wall that are vulnerable to siege weapons is a great way to utilize their power.
Statistics
| Level | Health | Attack | Upgrade Costs | Upgrade Time | Required Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ballista Tower | 8,000 | 1,925 | 24,000 stone | 1d 12h | 5 |
| 2 Ballista Tower | 9,600 | 2,200 | 60,000 stone | 2d 12h | 6 |
| 3 Ballista Tower | 11,040 | 2,500 | 120,000 stone | 3d 12h | 6 |
| 4 Cannon Tower | 12,696 | 2,875 | 325,000 stone | 5d 6h | 7 |
| 5 Cannon Tower | 14,283 | 3,300 | 450,000 stone | 7d 12h | 8 |
| 6 Cannon Tower | 16,068 | 3,630 | 1,250,000 stone | 10d | 9 |
Count by age
Ref: http://age-of-empires-castle-siege.wikia.com/wiki/The_Keep
| Age | Count |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 3 |
| 8 | 4 |