A Merchant Barque is a small civilian vessel available in the 13th Century that accumulates gold for the civilization by sailing to Allied or Neutral ports. it can also trade with enemy ports, though this is dangerous with the defenseless Merchant Barque.
The Merchant Barque is similar to a Merchant as it gains Florins for whoever is using it.
Upgrades[]
| Armour | Careening (+0/+1) |
| Speed | Trading Posts (+50%) Dry Dock (+15%) English Alliance (+20%, Burgundy only) Hanseatic League (+20%, Saxony only) |
| Conversion defense | Faith Heresy |
| Creation speed | Shipwright (+54%) |
| Train cost | Shipwright (-20% wood) |
Civilization bonuses[]
Team bonuses[]
- Denmark: Merchant Barques generate +33% florins.