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Research tower – Goodgame Empire

Research tower

A quiet but indispensable unlocker of progress - it doesn't produce anything on its own, but without it, you won't advance in technologies.

Quick overview

Max level6
Size3×4
PriorityMedium priority

The Research Tower is your gateway to advanced technologies - without it, you simply won't have access to many research projects. It is not a building that produces or defends anything on its own, but it is a key that unlocks upgrades for other things in the castle. Players sometimes underestimate it because it doesn't do anything flashy on the map, but the truth is that it opens up new possibilities for strengthening the entire castle. Consider it an investment in the future, not an immediate profit.

When to build it

Build it as soon as the game allows you and you have space for it - it takes up 3×4, so think ahead about where you will place it within the layout of the castle. It is not the very first building you need at the beginning (first focus on production, storage, and defense), but once you get your bearings and start encountering research projects that require a higher level of the tower, it's time to address it. The sooner you unlock technologies, the sooner you benefit from them, so don't delay it unnecessarily until late game.

Is it worth upgrading?

Upgrading here makes sense because each higher level of the tower typically opens up another tier of research that you otherwise wouldn't reach. The maximum is level 6, and if you take your progress seriously, it pays off to gradually catch up to it - not all at once, but increase the level whenever you encounter a project that requires a higher tower. There's no point in maxing it out right away if you don't have anything to unlock yet. Go at a pace that matches the available research.

Pro player tipBefore you upgrade the tower to the next level, consider which technology it will specifically unlock for you and whether you will realistically use it now. There's no point in pouring resources into the tower's level for research that you don't have materials for or don't need yet. Plan the tower upgrades hand in hand with what you want to research at the moment - this way, you will get the most out of each invested level and won't skip any.
Common mistakeThe most common mistake is leaving the tower at a low level and then wondering why more interesting technologies can't be unlocked. Another classic is completely pushing it aside with the thought that "it doesn't produce anything" - but it indirectly increases the strength of the entire castle through unlocked projects, so it pays off significantly. And don't underestimate its size when planning the castle, so it doesn't hinder the layout of more important production buildings.

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