Skaven tech tree

The Skaven tech tree consists of technologies that unlock new advantages throughout the game. Research takes place constantly, but the rate at which discoveries occur can be increased by using heroes to spy or building additional research buildings at your settlements.
Category:Skaven 
==Tech tree==
==Technologies==
Tech 	Prerequisite 	Cost 	Effects
Ferocious PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Ferocious PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Ferocious PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Ferocious PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether.
Driven by HungerLack of food can be a great motivator. 	 	400 	
Always More BesidesCasualties mean little when your population literally breed like rats. 	 	400 	
Numbers Beyond CountingThe tide of monstrous rats flowed over them one by one, dragging them down to be torn apart… 	 	400 	
Strength in NumbersLarge numbers of ill-trained, ill-equipped warriors can still perform a useful function. 	 	400 	
Scavenging RunsThere is always value in a lightning strike to harvest useful items, whatever they may be. 	 	400 	
Take Everything!Yes-yes, take all of it! Yes, all - we can split-divide the spoils later- trust me, yes-yes! 	 	400 	
The Menace BelowWe are the Children of the Horned Rat, survivors all and as we were here before you, so shall we be present to see you fall. 	 	400 	
Ruthless PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Ruthless PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Ruthless PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Ruthless PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether.
Harsh Production QuotasIt means nothing if Skavenslaves die meeting a quota, there will always be more - many more - where they came from. 	 	400 	
Set ExamplesIf you want something done right, it's best to publicly kill the one who did it wrong so the others learn. 	 	400 	
Murder DissentersWoe betide any who raise their voices to decry, or even question, the decisions of their betters. 	 	400 	
Know Your Place!Needless to say, any Clanrats with ideas above their stations are quickly, and permanently, silenced. 	 	400 	
Carve UndertunnelsTheir vast network of underground tunnels enable the Skaven to move around the world largely undetected. 	 	400 	
Devious PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Devious PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Devious PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Devious PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether.
Fight Dirty!Whereby war's notional rulebook is tossed away in favour of unbridled, fiendish savagery. 	 	800 	
Hit & RunWe-us get in there and kill-slay until they're mostly all dead, then we get out again - let second wave mop up, yes-yes! 	 	800 	
Intensive TrainingUnsurprisingly, even more shouting, combined with terrible punishments, does tend to yield the desired results. 	 	800 	
Abduct Promising CandidatesWhat to do when the agent you require works for another clan, who clearly do not appreciate his talents? 	 	800 	
Eyes EverywhereThere is nowhere to hide, nowhere safe to conspire, that isn't watched by agents of the Council. 	 	800 	
Exotic Martial ArtsThe advanced skills Skaven assassins learn in the Far East appear quite alien, but are no less effective when practised at home. 	 	800 	
Exploit CriminalsIt's difficult to imagine the Skaven concept of malfeasance, but it must exist; ‘criminals’ are put to work, as an alternative to an agonising death. 	 	800 	
Monstrous PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Monstrous PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Monstrous PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Monstrous PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether.
Monstrous AbominationsBorn from the fusion of Skaven with a range of horrific creatures, Rat Ogres are bereft of reason and almost devoid of sanity. 	 	800 	
Twisted Beyond RecognitionA misshapen mountain of flesh and muscle, with mechanical parts grafted on. Very nasty. 	 	800 	
Unfathomable HorrorsA host of holy horrors to direct our aimless dance. 	 	800 	
Virulent PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Virulent PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Virulent PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Virulent PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether.
Distil PoisonsA little more nightshade, a little less mandrake… good-perfect, Lizard-things won't stand a chance, yes-yes! 	 	1200 	
Spread Rot & DecayNo corruption too great, no disease too foul; if the Skaven want territory above-ground they will stop at nothing to acquire it. 	 	1200 	
HallucinogenicsTo make the foe see, hear and smell something else entirely, and then exploit their confusion - that's war taken to the next level. 	 	1200 	
Record Effective RecipesAll the screams, the contortions, the howls of agony don't mean much unless the end result is useable and, more importantly, repeatable. 	 	1200 	
Volatile PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Volatile PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Volatile PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Volatile PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether.
Enormous CachesA wise warlord stockpiles ammunition long before it is needed. 	 	1200 	
Ensure Product QualityIt's always best to test a new concoction before unleashing it on the enemy. 	 	1200 	
Reject Poor RecruitsIt’s hard to imagine, but there are some among this most venal, treacherous race who don't quite make the grade or indeed live much longer… 	 	1200 	
Ingenious PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Ingenious PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Ingenious PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Ingenious PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether.
Promoted on MeritThose who display a willingness to betray their own, and just the right amount of vicious savagery, find themselves progressing within the Skaven hierarchy.	 	1200 	
Requisition Protective GearMasks and armoured suits are useful, not just for protecting Skaven from the enemy, but also from their own crazy contraptions... 	 	1200 	
They Can't Blame Their ToolsBad workmen are the same the world over… 	 	1200 	
Oppressive PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Oppressive PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Oppressive PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether. 	Oppressive PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to another level altogether.
Eliminate the CompetitionThere is always high demand for assassins willing to murder for someone who needs to keep their own hands clean. 	 	1600 	
Masters of InfiltrationIt's easier to influence matters when many above ground don't believe you exist... 	 	1600 	
Best of the BestThe small number who survive the vigorous selection process are well equipped and given a share of the spoils to ensure their future loyalty. 	 	1600 	
Rule Through FearFear of being dragged away and killed is another great motivator. 	 	1600 	
Ensure Absolute LoyaltyIf you wish to survive the turbulent, cutthroat world of Skaven politics you need loyal warriors on your side. 	 	1600 	
Plans Within PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to its ultimate conclusion. 	Plans Within PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to its ultimate conclusion.	Plans Within PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to its ultimate conclusion.	Plans Within PlansResearch the following items to advance the Skaven's vicious, uncompromising agenda to its ultimate conclusion.
New Warpstone UsesSkaven covet Warpstone above all else; the ability to mutate weeds out the weak and strengthens those who are already strong. 	 	1600 	
Ultimate ExperimentsSelective breeding and genetic manipulation will breed the strongest Skaven yet. 	 	1600 	
Category:Technology trees