Promotions are extra bonuses that military units may earn through Experience. Some promotions are acquired through other means, such as through Wonders or Social Policies.
List of Earned Promotions[]
Icon
Promotion
Requirements
Effects
Melee Units
Shock I
+15% Combat Strength in Open terrain
Shock II
Shock I
+15% Combat Strength in Open terrain
Shock III
Shock II
+15% Combat Strength in Open terrain
Drill I
+15% Combat Strength in Rough terrain
Drill II
Drill I
+15% Combat Strength in Rough terrain
Drill III
Drill 2
+15% Combat Strength in Rough terrain
Cover I
Shock I, Drill I
+33% Defense against Ranged attacks
Cover II
Cover I
+33% Defense against Ranged attacks
Amphibious
Shock I, Drill I
No combat penalty when attacking from the sea or over a river
Medic
Shock I, Drill I
Adjacent units heal +5 HP per turn
Sentry
Shock I, Drill I
+1 Sight
Siege
Shock II, Drill II
+50% Combat Strength vs Cities
Formation I
Shock II, Drill II
+33% Combat Strength vs Mounted units
Formation II
Formation I
+33% Combat Strength vs Mounted units
Charge
Shock II, Drill II
+33% Combat Strength vs Wounded units
Ambush I
Shock II, Drill II
+33% Combat Strength vs Armor units
Ambush II
Ambush I
+33% Combat Strength vs Armor units
March
Shock III, Drill III
Unit will heal every turn (even if it performs an action)
Repair
Shock III, Drill III
Unit will heal every turn (even if it performs an action)