Research: astral skill web
Age of Wonders 4 · Tech / Research
Art style Stylized 3D
About this game
Developer: Triumph Studios · Publisher: Paradox Interactive · Platform: PC (Steam) · Art style: Stylized 3D · Screen type: Tech / Research
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What to study
Research is literally a star map: unlocks hang on curving branches of affinity, so a build looks like a constellation you are drawing.
Patterns
How the screen is arranged.
constellation-tree
Components
Parts on screen.
Screen inventory
- research node web
- affinity branches
Top 3 colors
#090e1c 22%#1f2348 20%#2c325c 18%
Top three palette colors by share. The remaining colors make up the rest.
Source and credit
© Triumph Studios / Paradox Interactive, Age of Wonders 4 screenshot: Steam store page, shown for design study and commentary. PlayCraft is an unofficial fan project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Paradox Interactive.
Source tier 2 (publisher-released) · screenshot: Steam store page · Steam page
Source details
Fetched 2026-10-17. verified 2026-10-17: frame inspected visually; real game UI (HUD, menu, or panel) confirmed visible
Paradox EULA Section 6: free access, own commentary required
Rights holders: see Copyright & takedown.
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