# Amalgamist

**Rarity:** Common
**Category:** Research
**Type:** Specialist

## Effects

When placed in a Governor Villa or Officium, the Amalgamist provides the following bonuses to **Smelters** within its area of influence:

| Effect | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Workforce needed | -25% |
| Upkeep cost | -50% |

## Affected Buildings

The Amalgamist improves all buildings in the **Smelters** category:

| Building | Region |
|----------|--------|
| Bronze Smelter | Albion |
| Glass Smelter | Latium |
| Goldsmith | Latium |
| Furnace | Albion |
| Furnace | Latium |
| Silver Forge | Albion |

## Acquisition

Available at **all traders**.

## Related Specialists

Other Common Research specialists:
- [Vesseler](./vesseler.md)
- [Mellarius](./mellarius.md)
- [Sartorist](./sartorist.md)