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Shipwright

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TECHNOLOGY · DOCK

Shipwright

Reduces ship cost and increases production speed.

Shipwright Age of Empires II technology icon
Shipwright Age of Empires II technology icon

Overview

Reduces ship cost and increases production speed.

Effect and affected units

Shipwright changes ships -20% wood cost, trained 54% 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 Dock. The recorded cost is 1 Food, 300 Gold, and the research time is 60 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Reduces ship cost and increases production speed. Effect: Ships -20% wood cost, trained 54% faster. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research cost: 1 Food, 300 Gold; Research time: 60 seconds. Its value depends on which units receive the effect and how often they take part in combat; timing it before a major engagement can improve the whole eligible group.

Research details

Cost
1 Food, 300 Gold
Research time
60 seconds
Effect
Ships -20% wood cost, trained 54% faster

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

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