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Research system


At the University , Researcher can research various upgrades to your colony. These are split into multiple trees: Civilian, Combat, Technology and Unlockables. You access these from the second page of the University GUI.

Each column of a research tree is also the level the University needs to be to begin a research from that column. So:

Research Tree ColumnMinimum University Level
11
22
33
44
5+5

You can only have one column 6 research in each of the trees. To unlock a different column 6 research for that tree, you must undo the completed one first.

SymbolDescription
Blocked ResearchA research can be blocked, either by an unfinished prerequisite research, by a completed blocking research, or because the research tree has another column 6 research already active.
Locked ResearchA locked research requires a building or buildings, or other unrelated research, before it can be started.
Unlocked ResearchAn unlocked research has all colony and research requirements met, but requires an item or items. These items must be in the player's inventory.
Available ResearchAn available research is ready to begin. Clicking the title of the research will consume the items from the player's inventory and start the research.
Progressing ResearchA progressing research is being worked on currently. This research will show its current progression and a rough estimate of the remaining time to completion. A progressing research can be canceled by clicking the research title and then clicking the Cancel pop-up. Cancelling a research will not refund the material costs.
Complete ResearchA complete research has been fully unlocked by your University . Its effects have been applied to the colony and colonists.
Exclusive ResearchSome researches are exclusive, requiring such extreme focus that they aren't compatible with each other. Only one research from a specific or selection may be learned in a colony at a time.
Undo ResearchSome completed researches may be undone if they block another research in some way, do not have a completed research that depends on them, and are not marked with a redstone torch as irreversible. Undoing a research does not refund the research costs and consumes the displayed item.

Research list

Note: Researches below are not cumulative unless stated otherwise.


Civilian

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First Column

NamePrerequisiteRequirementsEffects
Ambition-
First Aid-
  • Citizen Hp +2
Higher Learning-
Keen-
Remembrance-
Stamina-

Second Column

NamePrerequisiteRequirementsEffects
AaaiooooioooKeen
  • Citizens Can Climb Vines
Band AidStamina
  • Citizen Regeneration +10%
CircusFirst Aid
  • Citizen Happiness +5%
DiligentKeen
  • One or multiple  Libraries  totaling at least 2 levels
  • 6 Book
  • Citizen Xp Growth +5%
First Aid IIFirst Aid
  • Citizen Hp +2
GourmandFirst Aid
  • Citizen Saturation Per Meal +10%
Grave Decay IRemembrance
  • Citizen Graves Take 2 More Minutes to Decay
More BooksHigher Learning
  • One or multiple  Schools  totaling at least 1 levels
  • 6 Book
  • Xp Gain when Studying +5%
NurtureHigher Learning
  • Child Growth Rate +5%
OutpostKeen
  • Max Citizens to 50
RailsKeen
  • Citizens Use Rails
ResistanceStamina
  • Healing Saturation Min -0.5
Resurrection Chance IRemembrance
  • Improve Resurrection Chance by +1%
ScubaAmbition
  • Citizens Can Stay Longer Underwater
Undertaker EmergencyRemembrance
  • Undertaker Unlocks Run Ability

Third Column

NamePrerequisiteRequirementsEffects
BookwormMore Books
  • Xp Gain when Studying +5%
FestivalCircus
  • Citizen Happiness +5%
GorgerGourmand
  • Citizen Saturation Per Meal +15%
Grave Decay IIGrave Decay I
  • Citizen Graves Take 3 More Minutes to Decay
HamletOutpost
  • Max Citizens to 100
Healing CreamBand Aid
  • Citizen Regeneration +15%
HormonesNurture
  • Child Growth Rate +5%
LifesaverFirst Aid II
  • Citizen Hp +2
MasksFirst Aid II
  • Reduce Disease Transmission
Minimum Order QuantityRails
  • Buildings Wait a Bit Longer Before Placing Orders
Night OwlCircus
  • Citizen Work Day +1h
NimbleRails
  • Citizen Walk Speed +5%
ResilienceResistance
  • Healing Saturation Min -0.5
Resurrection Chance IIResurrection Chance I
  • Improve Resurrection Chance by +2%
StudiousDiligent
  • One or multiple  Libraries  totaling at least 3 levels
  • 12 Book
  • Citizen Xp Growth +5%

Fourth Column

NamePrerequisiteRequirementsEffects
AgileNimble
  • Citizen Walk Speed +5%
BachelorBookworm
  • Xp Gain when Studying +15%
BandagesHealing Cream
  • Citizen Regeneration +25%
Lifesaver IILifesaver
  • Citizen Hp +2
Night Owl IINight Owl
  • Citizen Work Day +1h
PubertyHormones
  • Child Growth Rate +15%
Raising The DeadResurrection Chance II
  • Undertaker Gains the Ability to Use Totems of Undying to Assist in Resurrection
ScholarlyStudious
  • One or multiple  Libraries  totaling at least 4 levels
  • 24 Book
  • Citizen Xp Growth +15%
SpectacleFestival
  • Citizen Happiness +5%
StufferGorger
  • Citizen Saturation Per Meal +25%
VaccinesMasks
  • One or multiple  Hospitals  totaling at least 3 levels
  • 64 Egg
  • Citizens Are Immune for Longer After Treatment
VillageHamlet
  • Max Citizens to 150
VitalityResilience
  • Healing Saturation Min -0.5

Fifth Column

NamePrerequisiteRequirementsEffects
CityVillage
  • Max Citizens to 500
CompressBandages
  • Citizen Regeneration +50%
EpicureStuffer
  • Citizen Saturation Per Meal +50%
FortitudeVitality
  • Healing Saturation Min -0.5
GrowthPuberty
  • Child Growth Rate +25%
Guardian AngelLifesaver II
  • Citizen Hp +2
MasterBachelor
  • Xp Gain when Studying +25%
OperaSpectacle
  • Citizen Happiness +5%
ReflectiveScholarly
  • One or multiple  Libraries  totaling at least 5 levels
  • 48 Book
  • Citizen Xp Growth +25%
SwiftAgile
  • Citizen Walk Speed +5%

Sixth Column

All of these researches below are mutually exclusive, you can only pick one!

NamePrerequisiteRequirementsEffects
AcademicReflective
  • Citizen Xp Growth +50%
AthleteSwift
  • Citizen Walk Speed +10%
BeanstalkGrowth
  • Child Growth Rate +50%
CastCompress
  • Citizen Regeneration +100%
GluttonEpicure
  • Citizen Saturation Per Meal +100%
Guardian Angel IIGuardian Angel
  • Citizen Hp +10
IndefatigabilityFortitude
  • Healing Saturation Min -3
PhDMaster
  • Xp Gain when Studying +50%
TheaterOpera
  • Citizen Happiness +30%

Combat

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First Column

NamePrerequisiteRequirementsEffects
Accuracy-
  • Guards Need 0% Less Sleep
Avoidance-
  • Knights Unlock Shield Use
Improved Leather-
  • Guard Armor +10% Durability
Tactic Training-
Taunt-
  • Knights Force Mobs to Target Them

Second Column

NamePrerequisiteRequirementsEffects
Boiled LeatherImproved Leather
  • Guard Armor +10% Durability
Consume ArrowsTaunt
  • Archers Use Arrows for +2 Damage
DodgeAvoidance
  • Archer Armor +5%
Improved BowsTactic Training
Improved SwordsTactic Training
ParryAvoidance
  • Knights Armor +5%
Precise ShotAccuracy
  • One or multiple  Barracks  totaling at least 3 levels
  • 16 Flint
  • Archer Damage +0.5
Quick DrawAccuracy
  • Knight Damage +0.5
RegenerationImproved Leather
  • Guards Flee Under 20% Hp

Third Column

NamePrerequisiteRequirementsEffects
Arrow PiercingConsume Arrows
  • Archers Gain Piercing Ii
AvoidRegeneration
  • Fleeing Guards Gain Swiftness 1
FeintRegeneration
  • Guards Take -20% Damage when Fleeing
Improved DodgeDodge
  • Archer Armor +5%
Iron SkinBoiled Leather
  • Guard Armor +10% Durability
PanoramixConsume Arrows
  • Druids Request Magic Potions to Unlock New Abilities
Penetrating ShotPrecise Shot
  • Archer Damage +0.5
Power AttackQuick Draw
  • Knight Damage +0.5
RiposteParry
  • Knights Armor +5%
Squire TrainingImproved Swords
  • Knight Shield Blocking Chance +5%
Trick ShotImproved Bows
  • One or multiple  Archeries  totaling at least 3 levels
  • 5 Bow
  • Archer Multishot +5%

Fourth Column

NamePrerequisiteRequirementsEffects
CleavePower Attack
  • Knight Damage +0.5
DuelistRiposte
  • Knights Armor +15%
EvadeAvoid
  • Fleeing Guards Gain Swiftness 2
EvasionImproved Dodge
  • Archer Armor +15%
FearFeint
  • Guards Take -10% Damage when Fleeing
Iron ArmorIron Skin
  • Guard Armor +10% Durability
Knight TrainingSquire Training
  • Knight Shield Blocking Chance +5%
MultishotTrick Shot
  • One or multiple  Archeries  totaling at least 4 levels
  • 9 Bow
  • Archer Multishot +5%
Piercing ShotPenetrating Shot
  • Archer Damage +0.5
TelescopeIron Skin
  • Farther Rallying Banner Range
WhirlwindArrow Piercing
  • Knights Learn Special Attack that Damages and Knocks Back Nearby Enemies

Fifth Column

NamePrerequisiteRequirementsEffects
Captain TrainingKnight Training
  • Knight Shield Blocking Chance +15%
FleeEvade
  • Fleeing Guards Gain Swiftness 3
Improved EvasionEvasion
  • Archer Armor +25%
Mighty CleaveCleave
  • Knight Damage +0.5
Plate ArmorIron Armor
  • Blacksmith Learns Plate Armor Recipes
ProvostDuelist
  • Knights Armor +25%
Rapid ShotMultishot
  • One or multiple  Archeries  totaling at least 5 levels
  • 18 Bow
  • Archer Multishot +15%
RetreatFear
  • Guards Take -10% Damage when Fleeing
StandardTelescope
  • Place Rallying Banner at Location
Steel ArmorIron Armor
  • Guard Armor +10% Durability
Wounding ShotPiercing Shot
  • One or multiple  Barracks  totaling at least 5 levels
  • 128 Flint
  • Archer Damage +0.5

Sixth Column

All of these researches below are mutually exclusive, you can only pick one!

NamePrerequisiteRequirementsEffects
Agile ArcherImproved Evasion
  • Archer Armor +50%
Captain of the GuardCaptain Training
  • Knight Shield Blocking Chance +25%
Deadly AimWounding Shot
  • Archer Damage +2
Diamond SkinSteel Armor
  • Guard Armor +50% Durability
Full RetreatRetreat
  • Guards Take -35% Damage when Fleeing
HotfootFlee
  • Fleeing Guards Gain Swiftness 5
Master BowmanRapid Shot
  • Archer Multishot +25%
Master SwordsmanProvost
  • Knights Armor +50%
Savage StrikeMighty Cleave
  • Knight Damage +2

Technology

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First Column

NamePrerequisiteRequirementsEffects
Biodegradable-
Hitting Iron!-
  • One or multiple  Mines  totaling at least 3 levels
  • 1 Anvil
Hot!-
More Scrolls-
  • Enchanter Learns Scroll Recipes to Locate Workers and Summon Guards
Soft Shoes-
  • Farmers Will No Longer Trample Crops
Stone Cake-
Woodwork-

Second Column

NamePrerequisiteRequirementsEffects
AbilityHitting Iron!
  • Citizen Block Place Speed +10%
BonemealBiodegradable
  • Farmers Harvest +10% Crops
Flower PowerBiodegradable
Is This Redstone?Hot!
  • Citizen Block Break Speed +10%
Let It GrowBiodegradable
Memory AidWoodwork
  • One or multiple  Sawmills  totaling at least 1 levels
  • 32 Paper
  • Workers Can Learn +25% More Recipes
Open the NetherMore Scrolls
Podzol ChanceBiodegradable
  • Composters Get +100% More Podzol
Rainbow HeavenBiodegradable
Rocking RollStone Cake
SievingWoodwork
StringworkWoodwork
StrongHitting Iron!
  • Citizen Tools +5% Durability
The FlintstonesStone Cake
Those Lungs!Hot!
VeinminerHitting Iron!
  • One or multiple  Mines  totaling at least 1 levels
  • 32
  • Miners Find +10% More Ores
What ya Need?Hitting Iron!

Third Column

NamePrerequisiteRequirementsEffects
Builder ModesMemory Aid
  • Add the Option to Select Different Build-modes for Your Builders
Cheat SheetMemory Aid
  • One or multiple  Sawmills  totaling at least 2 levels
  • 64 Paper
  • Workers Can Learn +25% More Recipes
Crop RotationLet It Grow
  • Plantations Unlock 1 Additional Field
DungBonemeal
  • Farmers Harvest +15% Crops
Enhanced Gates IWhat ya Need?
  • Gates Gain +100% Raider Swarm Resistance
Exotic FruitsLet It Grow
  • Plantations Unlock Fields for: Glowberries
Gaze into the PitsOpen the Nether
  • Adds Expedition Log to Nether Mine
Gilded HammerRocking Roll
  • Crusher Recipes Cost -50%
Good VeinsVeinminer
  • One or multiple  Mines  totaling at least 2 levels
  • 64
  • Miners Find +15% More Ores
HardenedStrong
  • Citizen Tools +5% Durability
Honey PotRainbow Heaven
  • Beekeepers Can Harvest Both Honey Bottles and Combs at once
Hot BootsStringwork
  • Miners Have Fire and Lava Immunity
Jungle MasterLet It Grow
  • Plantations Unlock Fields for: Bamboo, Cocoa and Vines
Know the EndThe Flintstones
  • Stonemasons Learn Endstone Recipe and Bakers Learn Chorus Bread Recipe
Knowledge of the DepthRocking Roll
  • Crusher Learns Deepslate and Tuff Recipes
Magic PotionsOpen the Nether
Pave the RoadRocking Roll
  • One or multiple  Crusher Huts  totaling at least 1 levels
  • 32
Podzol Chance IIPodzol Chance
  • Composters Get +100% More Podzol
Redstone PoweredIs This Redstone?
  • Citizen Block Break Speed +15%
SkillsAbility
  • Citizen Block Place Speed +15%
SpaceSieving
  • One or multiple  Mines  totaling at least 3 levels
  • 16
  • Buildings Can Minimum Stock 50% More
Taking Diving LessonsLet It Grow
  • Plantations Unlock Fields for: Kelp, Seagrass and Sea Pickles
Warehouse MasterMemory Aid
  • One or multiple  Sawmills  totaling at least 3 levels
  • 3
  • Add the Option to Select Recipes Based on Warehouse Stock

Fourth Column

NamePrerequisiteRequirementsEffects
CapacitySpace
  • One or multiple  Mines  totaling at least 4 levels
  • 32
  • Buildings Can Minimum Stock 50% More
CompostDung
  • Farmers Harvest +25% Crops
Deep PocketsCheat Sheet
  • Citizen Inventory +9 Slots
Enhanced Gates IIEnhanced Gates I
  • Gates Gain +100% Raider Swarm Resistance
GargamelCrop Rotation
  • Plantations Unlock Fields for: Crimson/warped Fungi, Roots and Vines
Heavy MachineryRedstone Powered
  • Citizen Block Break Speed +25%
Ocean's HeartMagic Potions
  • Fishers Can Find Treasure Outside the Ocean
Recipe BookCheat Sheet
  • One or multiple  Sawmills  totaling at least 3 levels
  • 128 Paper
  • Workers Can Learn +50% More Recipes
ReinforcedHardened
  • Citizen Tools +15% Durability
Rich VeinsGood Veins
  • Miners Find +25% More Ores
ToolsSkills
  • Citizen Block Place Speed +25%

Fifth Column

NamePrerequisiteRequirementsEffects
Amazing VeinsRich Veins
  • Miners Find +50% More Ores
FertilizerCompost
  • Farmers Harvest +25% Crops
Full Stock!Capacity
  • One or multiple  Mines  totaling at least 5 levels
  • 64
  • Buildings Can Minimum Stock 100% More
LoadedDeep Pockets
  • Citizen Inventory +9 Slots
RTMRecipe Book
  • One or multiple  Sawmills  totaling at least 4 levels
  • 256 Paper
  • Workers Can Learn +100% More Recipes
Seems AutomaticTools
  • Citizen Block Place Speed +50%
Steel BracingReinforced
  • Citizen Tools +25% Durability
What Is This Speed?Heavy Machinery
  • Citizen Block Break Speed +50%

Sixth Column

All of these researches below are mutually exclusive, you can only pick one!

NamePrerequisiteRequirementsEffects
Diamond CoatedSteel Bracing
  • Citizen Tools +40% Durability
Heavily LoadedLoaded
  • Citizen Inventory +9 Slots
LightningWhat Is This Speed?
  • Citizen Block Break Speed +100%
Madness!Seems Automatic
  • Citizen Block Place Speed +100%
Magic CompostFertilizer
  • Farmers Harvest +125% Crops
MotherlodeAmazing Veins
  • 64
  • Miners Find +100% More Ores
RainmanRTM
  • Citizens Work in Rain

Unlockables

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First Column

NamePrerequisiteRequirementsEffects
String Mesh-
  • One or multiple  Sifter Huts  totaling at least 1 levels
  • Fletcher Learns How to Make String Meshes for the Sifter

Second Column

NamePrerequisiteRequirementsEffects
Flint MeshString Mesh
  • One or multiple  Sifter Huts  totaling at least 3 levels
  • Stonemason Learns How to Make Flint Meshes for the Sifter

Third Column

NamePrerequisiteRequirementsEffects
Iron MeshFlint Mesh
  • One or multiple  Sifter Huts  totaling at least 4 levels
  • Blacksmith Learns How to Make Iron Meshes for the Sifter

Fourth Column

NamePrerequisiteRequirementsEffects
Diamond MeshIron Mesh
  • One or multiple  Sifter Huts  totaling at least 5 levels
  • Mechanic Learns How to Make Diamond Meshes for the Sifter

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