⚠️ Eco v0.14 is coming — the next major update reworks upgrade modules, so some of these numbers will change. They reflect the current version. What’s changing →

Simpler tiers: the 1–4 tiered upgrades become a single Basic / Advanced / Modern upgrade each.
Permanent upgrades: a module placed in a workstation is permanent — no more swapping lower tiers out as you progress.
Power transitions: a module can change a station’s power type/draw (e.g. a Modern upgrade moves a sawmill from mechanical to electrical power).
Talent-integrated: modules now use the same bonus/talent system — any talent benefit (power, labor cost, recipe unlocks) can come from a module.
Cheaper to upgrade: with the multi-tier parts gone, fully upgrading a workstation costs significantly less.

We’ll update this calculator shortly after the update releases.

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Metallurgy Research Paper Basic

A document containing important research information. Used to discover new skills at the research table.

Weight10 gMax stack100SkillMining Lv 1StationResearch Table

Notes

The Metallurgy Research Paper Basic is a foundational research document consumed at the Research Table to craft essential skill books for disciplines like Smelting, Blacksmithing, and Cooking. Because a single crafted skill book can generate an unlimited number of skill scrolls to teach an entire server, these papers act as a high-leverage resource for early technological progression. To accelerate a settlement's tech tree, players should prioritize producing and stocking these basic research papers in community stores to ensure widespread access to foundational skills.

Notes are AI-generated and may be imprecise.

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