What are the weaknesses of a trebuchet?

Disadvantages. Although trebuchets have greater power and range than catapults, they also have drawbacks. Trebuchets are more complicated than torsion catapults and therefore are plagued by mechanical breakdowns, require more maintenance, more skill to operate and a larger crew.

Can trebuchets destroy walls?

The trebuchet was a very effective siege weapon in its time. Large trebuchets were capable of throwing stones weighing hundreds of pounds, from a distance of several hundred yards. Trebuchets were used to destroy castle walls, kill enemy troops, and toss burning pitch into fortified areas.

Can catapult destroy wall?

They could destroy bits of a fortress wall, but usually only after a long period of bombardment. A good stone wall is at least 1–2m thick, and isn’t going to be smashed quickly.

What are the pros and cons of the trebuchet?

Pros: Able to throw much heavier stones than the Mangonel. It had so much power to it, that it could bring down sections of castle walls. Cons: It had a large amount of supplies that it wasn’t really easy to move around. Its slow to operate because of how big it was.

What did trebuchets throw?

While in medieval times trebuchets were used to hurl stones, manure, and even the bodies of enemies, today they are used to hurl pumpkins, cabbages, and the occasional piano or car (like in this video of the annual Punkin Chunkin).

How many cats does it take to destroy a building in Travian?

How many catapults are needed to destroy a building from 20 to 0 even if whole attack army dies in attack? There is no upper cap, but you need at least 71. In combat, not all catapults are able to shoot at their targets. If the off dies completely, 50\% to 0\% of the cats will shoot.

Why were trebuchets so powerful in medieval warfare?

Trebuchets allowed for much greater power in terms of siege weapons. They could throw large projectiles with a great deal of momentum, allowing them either punch into walls or over the walls. Torsion onagers and scorpions tended to throw smaller projectiles and had smaller arms so they threw a shorter distance.

How do I use the trebuchet?

Click the trebuchet or press the space bar to launch the projectile. To get the best result wait for the basket to swing back to the left. The trebuchet will reload automatically after each shot.

What was thrown into castles by trebuchets?

Rocks were not the only things that were thrown by trebuchets. It was common to throw urns filled with flammable material into the castle where many of the buildings were made of wood. The urn had a lit fuse that would have ignited the material when the urn broke. Dead animals were another type of projectile thrown into castles.

When did trebuchets reach the Mediterranean Sea?

Recent work by one of us (Chevedden), however, shows that trebuchets reached the eastern Mediterranean by the late 500s, were known in Arabia and were used with great effect by Islamic armies. The technological sophistication for which Islam later became known was already manifest.