Civilization II · Technologies
Magnetism
Requires Iron Working + Physics
Understanding of magnetism, enabling the compass and ocean-going ships.
In the tech tree
- Requires
Iron Working
Physics- Leads to
Electricity- Enables
Galleonunit
Frigateunit
About technologies in Civilization II
Research accumulates from trade in your cities — light bulbs in the city view — and each completed advance unlocks units, buildings, governments or wonders while opening the path to further advances. The order you research in is the single biggest strategic decision of the early game.
Strategy — Beeline matters more than breadth: decide early whether you're rushing Monarchy for growth, Literacy for the Great Library, or military techs for an early war.
