AOE IV / Technologies
Cistercian Abbeys
Monasteries become self-sufficient, working their lands through Lay Brothers.
TechnologiesAge of Empires IV: Anniversary EditionUnique to select civilizations
What it does
Monasteries become self-sufficient, working their lands through Lay Brothers.
- Villagers can drop off resources in Monasteries.
- Prelates can be garrisoned in Monasteries to inspire all nearby Villagers, increasing their gather speed.
How it fits into a match
Research at <a href="../buildings/monastery.html">Monastery</a>, <a href="../buildings/regnitz-cathedral.html">Regnitz Cathedral</a> once its age and civilization conditions are met. The effect list shows exactly what changes; prioritize it when the units or buildings affected are part of your current plan.
- Role
- Religious Technology
- Earliest age
- Castle Age
- Available to
- Holy Roman Empire
- Produced or researched at
- Monastery, Regnitz Cathedral
Research conditions
Earliest listed form for each civilization in this game-data snapshot. Unit and building statistics are shown for that form; later-age upgrades and civilization bonuses can change values.
| Civilization | Age | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Roman Empire | Castle Age | 75 wood, 200 gold | 45 s |
