Library

* Level 1
* Level 2
* Level 3
* Erestor

* Level 1
* Level 2
* Level 3

### Armor Set

"In all the days of the Third Age, after the fall of Gil-galad, Master Elrond abode in Imladris, and he gathered there many Elves, and other folk of wisdom and power from all the kindreds of Middle-earth, and he preserved through many lives of Men the memory of all that had been fair; and the house of Elrond was a refuge for the weary and the oppressed, and a treasury of good counsel and wise lore."
—The Silmarillion

The **Library** is the central structure of Imladris which can research different paths to enable certain abilities and effects for the units of Rivendell. It also produces Loremasters: elite, magic-wielding elves with unique capabilities. Elrond can be recruited from the Library as well.

*You can also use the  icon to look at completed research.*

## Level Up

 **Insight** - The **Library** can research studies to enable different abilities and effects for the units of Rivendell. Once the library is fully built, Erestor becomes available. Completed studies upgrade structures to higher levels.

## Upgrades

### Tier 1

Each upgrade, apart from the Military Studies, costs 900 resources to research. Once all four upgrades are researched the library will reach level 2.

 **Blacksmithing Studies** - The loremasters study the arts of the Eregion smiths. Enables battalions to purchase Eregion Blades. Eregion Forges level up. Unlocks **Advanced Blacksmithing Studies** for research. **Cost:** 900

 **Military Studies** - The loremasters research the military arts of the Noldor. Enables standard units to use a new ability. Military structures level up. Unlocks **Advanced Military Studies** for research. **Cost:** 600

 **Mystical Studies** - The loremasters research the mystical arts of Doriath. Allows Loremasters to use abilities. Author Halls level up. Unlocks **Advanced Mystical Studies** for research **Cost:** 900

 **Agricultural Studies** - The loremasters study the agricultural environment of Eriador. All Hobbit Farms and Gardens of Imladris level up and Hobbit Farms are guarded by Dunedain archers. Unlocks **Advanced Agricultural Studies** for research. **Cost:** 900

### Tier 2

Each upgrade costs 900 resources to research. Once all four advanced upgrades are researched the library will reach level 3.

 **Advanced Blacksmithing Studies** - The loremasters uncover further secrets of Eregion. Enables Rivendell Archers to purchase the gold-tipped arrows of Eregion. Eregion Forges level up once again. **Cost:** 900

 **Advanced Military Studies** - The loremasters uncover further secrets of the Last Alliance. Unlocks a special ability for elite units. Military buildings level up once again. **Cost:** 900

 **Advanced Mystical Studies** - The loremasters uncover further secrets of Doriath. Allows combined Loremasters to use abilities. Author Halls level up once again. **Cost:** 900

 **Advanced Agricultural Studies** - The loremasters develop new agrarian techniques. All Hobbit Farms and Gardens of Imladris level up once again. Miruvor now replenishes 20% more health. **Cost:** 900

## Strategy

The library is a core building for Imladris and is almost necessary to build for the late game. The upgrades enable all of the main units to obtain their special abilities, massively improving their effectiveness. This is especially important for Imladris since their battalions are so small and expensive. It is also necessary for the upgrades to be bought to level up the other buildings. This allows the player to obtain Imladris' basic archers as well as their advanced infantry and cavalry. The specific Eregion upgrades that require upgrades from the library all allow Imladris to have one of the strongest late game forces in the game. Finally, the lore masters aren't completely necessary, but they can be very helpful especially in the late game (due to their cost and necessary upgrades) to support your other troops and disrupt enemy forces. A library is quite expensive, but it is worth it to build it very early on.