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Two-Man Saw

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TECHNOLOGY · LUMBER CAMP

Two-Man Saw

An advanced forestry upgrade for faster wood collection.

Two-Man Saw Age of Empires II technology icon
Two-Man Saw Age of Empires II technology icon

Overview

An advanced forestry upgrade for faster wood collection.

Effect and affected units

Two-Man Saw changes villagers gather wood 10% 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 Lumber Camp. The recorded cost is 300 Food, 200 Wood, and the research time is 100 seconds. The linked progression is Double-Bit Axe → Bow Saw → Two-Man Saw. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

An advanced forestry upgrade for faster wood collection. Effect: Villagers gather wood 10% faster. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Lumber Camp; Research cost: 300 Food, 200 Wood; Research time: 100 seconds. Its payoff is economic: the benefit accumulates through later work, so researching it earlier leaves more time for the improvement to matter.

Research details

Research building
Lumber Camp
Cost
300 Food, 200 Wood
Research time
100 seconds
Effect
Villagers gather wood 10% faster

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Focus
Research
Signature / category
Lumber Camp
Release / context
Core system
Classification
Technologies

research Line: Double-Bit Axe → Bow Saw → Two-Man Saw

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