- This page is about the tradeable resource. For currency, see our page on money.
Gold (or golden idols for some races) is one of the many resources available on the campaign map which can be traded, used in certain game mechanics and grants income and/or unique race-base effects if extracted by building the relevant building chain.
Gold vs Golden idols[ | ]
In Total War: Warhammer II, the Dark Elves , Dwarfs , High Elves , Lizardmen and Tomb Kings racial factions produce golden idols instead of gold. It is functionally identical to gold.
Extraction building chain[ | ]
In order for this resource to be available for use, it must be extracted by building its corresponding building, which may include a chain of up to three buildings in total.
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Associated race mechanics[ | ]
Certain racial game mechanics use this resource.
Game mechanic | Races |
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Mortuary Cult | Tomb Kings |
The Forge | Dwarfs |
Unique effects[ | ]
This resource may grant income and also bestow unique bonus effects to a number of racial factions.
Races | Game mechanic |
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Dwarfs | |
Lizardmen |
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The Empire |
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Description[ | ]
The presence of gold is a sign that a mine can be placed and the wealth it brings harvested.
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