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Maori Warrior Mod

Note: this mod require the Polynesia DLC.

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Maori Warrior: in addition to its other promotion, this unit gains the promotion which heals 25 hp when it kills an enemy unit (similar to Jaguars).

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I feel that not only is this even more fun to play with, but it's just as fitting and flavorful as their Haka War Dance promotion. This additional promotion represents their reputation for cannibalism which is described in their Civilopedia historical info:

"The Maori were also well-known for their cannibalistic tendencies - slain warriors were eaten in order to capture their fighting spirit and power. Not only was this one of the only sources of protein on the islands, but it was done out of respect for the defeated warriors."

I believe this change is still balanced as the unit needed a little more of a buff anyway. Especially when compared to its other unique warrior rival, the Jaguar, which in addition to this heal/kill promotion, gains both double moves and +33% in forest and jungle (and all three of its promotions persist through upgrades).