TECHNOLOGY · DOCK
Shipwright
Reduces ship cost and increases production speed.

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
- Age
- Imperial Age
- Research time
- 60 seconds
- Effect
- Ships -20% wood cost, trained 54% faster
Research requirements and effects for this entry.