Put siege range to work
A giant crossbow (range 1,400) that outranges archers and rolling logs. The classic way to farm camps.
How to unlock Ballista
You need Barracks level 9 in the training city. Complete the following research as well:
- Archery level 6
- Metal Casting level 5
Training cost & upkeep
The resource cost below trains one Ballista. Base training time is 50m 0s, before building, research, and governor effects. Food upkeep is 50 per hour per unit at home. Marching troops consume twice their normal food upkeep.
| Resource | Amount |
|---|---|
| Food | 2,500 |
| Lumber | 3,000 |
| Iron | 2,500 |
Using Ballistas in your army
Ballistae have 1,400 base range, exceeding Archers’ 1,200. Their high lumber and iron costs, training requirements, and 50 food upkeep make them a planned investment. The game rules identify them as a camp-farming option.
They move at only 100 base speed. A slow siege force is exposed for longer on the march, and a successful attack still needs enough carrying capacity to bring loot home.
Before you march
- Scout the target and review the available report.
- Check your hero, troop mix, and current research.
- Keep enough food for the march and enough carrying capacity for the return.
- Review scouting and combat planning before choosing a force.
Compare all troop types · Read the NPC farming guide
Reference: the supplied Law of Kings v44.3 game rules. Balance can change before public launch. Values shown are unmodified unless stated otherwise.