Evony Rhodes Research Speed: What It Changes and What It Does Not

Alliance scholars researching inside a radiant marble citadel while engineers survey territory

The Rhodes reward supports Alliance Research, not every research timer on an individual account. Keep Alliance technology planning separate from personal Academy research.

Evony's Season 14 Battle of Chalons announcement listed Alliance Glory Castle Rhodes with Alliance Research Speed +12%. Rhodes – Sacred Radiance listed Alliance Research Speed +15% and Alliance Construction Speed +15%. The same announcement tied Rhodes to a level 4 Glory Castle and Sacred Radiance to level 5. See the official Season 14 Battle of Chalons rules.

Direct answer

Use the buff when planning shared Alliance technology work. Do not represent it as a personal Academy buff unless the current in-game description explicitly says so.

Actionable research audit

  1. Open Alliance Research and list the next three shared priorities.
  2. Confirm which Glory Castle is active.
  3. Read its current buff description.
  4. Record the pre-start Alliance research time.
  5. Begin only an already-approved Alliance technology.
  6. Compare the displayed timing and preserve a reserve for the next priority.

Decision framework

Prioritize technology that benefits the Alliance's current operational goal. A speed buff reduces time; it does not decide which technology deserves donations or leadership approval.

Practical example

An Alliance unlocks Rhodes and immediately starts a low-priority branch simply to use the buff. That wastes strategic flexibility. A better approach is to finish the previously agreed research queue faster, then reassess.

Common mistakes

  • Calling Alliance Research Speed personal Academy speed.
  • Choosing research only because a timer is shorter.
  • Using Season 14 reward values as permanent future values.
  • Ignoring who has authority to start Alliance technology.

FAQ

What research buff did Rhodes publish for Season 14?

Alliance Research Speed +12%.

What did Sacred Radiance publish?

Alliance Research Speed +15% and Alliance Construction Speed +15%.

Does this prove personal Academy research is faster?

No. The published label is Alliance Research Speed.

Should current values be rechecked?

Yes. Read the active Glory Castle description in game.