Evony Resource Gathering Guide: Types, Uses, and Buffs

Resource gathering is one of the most essential activities in Evony. Resources are the lifeblood of your city’s development, troop training, and research. In this guide, we’ll cover the different resource types, what each is used for, and how you can increase your gathering efficiency with buffs and upgrades.

Types of Resources

There are five primary resources in Evony, each serving a distinct purpose in the game:

1. Food:

   Food is necessary for training troops and maintaining your army. Large armies require a constant supply of food, so gathering and producing it is essential to keep your forces strong.

2. Wood:

   Wood is used for building and upgrading most of your city’s structures, as well as in the creation of siege weapons. Upgrading production buildings like Lumber Mills will help boost your wood supply.

3. Stone:

   Stone is crucial for upgrading your walls and building defensive structures. It is a slower resource to gather compared to others, but vital for maintaining a strong city defense.

4. Ore:

   Ore is primarily used for researching military technologies, building advanced troops, and crafting equipment for your generals. Ore becomes especially important as you progress to higher levels.

5. Gold:

   Gold is the premium resource used for a wide range of activities, including troop upkeep, high-level research, and crafting. It’s harder to gather but is essential for upgrading your most important technologies and equipment.

How to Gather Resources

Resources can be obtained in two primary ways: by producing them within your city or by gathering them from resource tiles on the world map.

1. City Production

Each resource has its own production building (Farm, Lumber Mill, Quarry, and Mine). Upgrading these buildings increases the rate at which you produce resources. Additionally, upgrading your Keep, which acts as the center of your city, also enhances resource production capabilities.

2. Gathering from Resource Tiles

On the world map, you can send your troops to resource tiles, which allow you to gather food, wood, stone, ore, or gold. The higher the level of the resource tile, the more resources you can gather. It's essential to have strong gathering generals and apply buffs to maximize your efficiency when gathering from these tiles.

Ways to Increase Resource Gathering Efficiency

Improving your resource gathering abilities can dramatically speed up your city’s growth. Here are several methods to enhance your gathering efficiency:

1. Use Gathering Generals

Assign generals with gathering skills to your resource-gathering marches. Certain generals have buffs that increase the amount of resources gathered and the speed at which they are collected. Make sure to equip these generals with gear that boosts resource gathering as well.

2. Apply Gathering Buffs

There are various buffs you can activate to increase your gathering efficiency:

• Gathering Speed Buff: This buff increases the speed at which your troops gather resources from tiles on the world map.
• Resource Production Buff: Boosts the rate at which resources are produced within your city’s resource buildings.

3. Research Gathering Technologies

In the Academy, there are technologies dedicated to increasing your gathering speed and resource capacity. For example, "Gathering Speed" technology directly enhances how fast your troops gather, while "Increased Load" allows your troops to carry more resources.

4. Upgrade Resource Buildings

Continuously upgrading your resource production buildings (Farms, Lumber Mills, Quarries, and Mines) will improve your city’s ability to produce resources passively. Upgrading your Keep also has a significant impact on resource generation across the board.

5. Alliance Resource Gathering Buffs

Being part of a strong alliance can provide additional buffs to your gathering abilities. Alliance technologies and the Alliance Science section offer permanent bonuses that improve gathering speed and increase production rates for all members.

6. Relics and Resource Spots

Engaging in relic exploration with your alliance can also be a great way to obtain large quantities of resources. Special event tiles, such as Pyramid relics, offer temporary high-yield gathering opportunities.

Final Thoughts

Mastering resource gathering in Evony is key to sustaining your growth, training powerful armies, and advancing your city. By optimizing your gathering generals, upgrading key technologies, and applying buffs, you can ensure a steady stream of resources to fuel your empire’s expansion.

For more detailed strategies on improving your resource gathering, check out the in-depth Evony guides and tutorials.