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Gold Shaft Mining

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TECHNOLOGY · MINING CAMP

Gold Shaft Mining

A late economic upgrade that accelerates gold mining.

Gold Shaft Mining Age of Empires II technology icon
Gold Shaft Mining Age of Empires II technology icon

Overview

A late economic upgrade that accelerates gold mining.

Effect and affected units

Gold Shaft Mining changes villagers gather gold 15% faster. Read the named target carefully: this effect applies only to the units, buildings, or economy described in its entry. This is the main reason to research it; compare the affected units with the army you expect to field.

Research cost and timing

Research is available in Castle Age at the Mining Camp. The recorded cost is not separately recorded, and the research time is 75 seconds. The linked progression is Gold Mining → Gold Shaft Mining. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

A late economic upgrade that accelerates gold mining. Effect: Villagers gather gold 15% faster. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Mining Camp; Research time: 75 seconds. Its payoff is economic: the benefit accumulates through later work, so researching it earlier leaves more time for the improvement to matter.

Research details

Research building
Mining Camp
Research time
75 seconds
Effect
Villagers gather gold 15% faster

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Focus
Research
Signature / category
Mining Camp
Release / context
Core system
Classification
Technologies

research Line: Gold Mining → Gold Shaft Mining

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