TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC
Szlachta Privileges
Knights cost less gold.
Overview
Knights cost less gold.
Effect and affected units
Szlachta Privileges changes reduces the gold cost of Knight-line by 60%. 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 Castle. The recorded cost is 500 Food, 300 Gold, and the research time is 45 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.
Matchup plan: Szlachta Privileges Knight-cost timing
Szlachta Privileges lowers the cost of future Polish Knights, so research it before scaling production to receive the savings across the army. Use the discount to sustain pressure while monitoring the late-game unit quality tradeoff If Knights are the planned Castle Age core, research Szlachta Privileges before creating a large wave, then keep multiple Stables active and use the saved gold to support upgrades or a second unit line. In longer games, transition toward a composition that can use the remaining gold efficiently and protect the Knights from ranged counters The discount is not retroactive, so researching after producing the army wastes much of its value. Polish Cavaliers lack some late upgrades, so a lower cost does not make them as durable as a fully upgraded Paladin in every matchup
Effect and research timing
Knights cost less gold. Effect: Reduces the gold cost of Knight-line by 60%. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 500 Food, 300 Gold; Research time: 45 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
- Age
- Castle Age
- Research building
- Castle
- Research time
- 45 seconds
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Unique technology · Poles
- Signature / category
- Unique technology · Poles
- Release / context
- Civilization research
- Region
- Civilization-specific
- Classification
- Unique technologies