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Illumination

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TECHNOLOGY · MONASTERY

Illumination

Improves the rate at which Monks regain faith after using their powers.

Illumination Age of Empires II technology icon
Illumination Age of Empires II technology icon

Overview

Improves the rate at which Monks regain faith after using their powers.

Effect and affected units

Illumination changes monks and Missionaries regain their faith 87.5% faster after a successful conversion. 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 Imperial Age at the Monastery. The recorded cost is 120 Gold, and the research time is 65 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Improves the rate at which Monks regain faith after using their powers. Effect: Monks and Missionaries regain their faith 87.5% faster after a successful conversion. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Monastery; Research cost: 120 Gold; Research time: 65 seconds. This strengthens the religious side of play; protect the Monks and secure safe routes to the targets where the effect matters.

Research details

Research building
Monastery
Cost
120 Gold
Research time
65 seconds
Effect
Monks and Missionaries regain their faith 87.5% faster after a successful conversion

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Focus
Research
Signature / category
Monastery
Release / context
Core system
Region
Monastery
Classification
Technologies
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