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Perfusion

TECHNOLOGIES · AGE OF EMPIRES II ONLY

TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC

Perfusion

Barracks work much faster.

Perfusion Age of Empires II technology artwork
Perfusion Age of Empires II technology artwork

Overview

Barracks work much faster.

Effect and affected units

Perfusion changes barracks work 100% 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 Imperial Age at the Castle. The recorded cost is 400 Wood, 600 Gold, and the research time is 40 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Matchup plan: Perfusion Goth production-surge plan

Perfusion greatly increases Goth military production, turning a stable late-game economy into a rapid wave of Champions, Halberdiers, or Huskarls. Build enough production and resource income to use the faster rate Prepare food, gold, and multiple Barracks before researching Perfusion, then keep the queues active and rally troops toward one target. Choose Champions against infantry, Halberdiers against cavalry, or Huskarls when the opponent’s ranged line is the main threat. Use the production surge to replace losses quickly and keep the opponent defending while siege attacks a key position Faster training cannot fix a weak economy or a poor unit matchup. Avoid spending on the technology before the Barracks network exists, and do not flood the map with one unit line if the opponent can counter it efficiently

Effect and research timing

Barracks work much faster. Effect: Barracks work 100% faster. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 400 Wood, 600 Gold; Research time: 40 seconds. This research is restricted to its named civilization, so it is part of that faction’s identity rather than a shared option.

Research details

Research building
Castle
Cost
400 Wood, 600 Gold
Research time
40 seconds
Effect
Barracks work 100% faster

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Focus
Unique technology · Goths
Signature / category
Unique technology · Goths
Release / context
Civilization research
Region
Civilization-specific
Classification
Unique technologies
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