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How to make Tools in Manor LordsHow to build your own Tools in Manor Lords, and what they’re used for
How to build your own Tools in Manor Lords, and what they’re used for
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Hooded Horse
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Hooded Horse
Want to make Tools in Manor Lords?Look, let’s be honest. Most of us playingManor Lordsfor the first time didn’t even realise we had any Tools until Bandits came and took them. And then we were left thinking, oh, what were they used for? Were they important? And most especially - how can I make more?
In this guide, we’ll answer all of these questions and more. We’ll explain the process ofhow to make Tools in Manor Lords, and what they’re used for later on in the game.
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How to make Tools in Manor Lords
There are three ways to get Tools inManor Lords:
Tools are a bit of an unusual one in Manor Lords. Usually there’s only one way to make a material yourself, but there are two buildings that can turn Iron Slabs into Tools.The cheaper option is the Smithy, which only costs 2x Timber, versus the Blacksmith Workshop’s 5x Planks and 5x Regional Wealth. The other benefit of the Smithy is that you can set2 familiesworking in it at once, to increase the rate at which you can construct Tools.
The benefit of theBlacksmith’s Workshop, on the other hand, is that it isn’t just used to build Tools. You can switch production in the General tab of theBurgage Plotbetween Tools, Sidearms, Spears, and Polearms. So you’ll likely need some Blacksmith’s Workshops in your settlement anyway. But if you’re only concerned with Tools, then the Smithy is the way to go.
How to get Iron Slabs for your Tools
After that, build aBloomery(found next to the Smithy in the Industry tab of the build menu). The Bloomery will convert the raw Iron Ore from the Mining Pit into Iron Slabs, which in turn can be transported to the Smithy or the Blacksmith’s Workshop to turn into Tools.
Remember that Iron Ore is a finite resource until you research theDeep MiningDevelopment Upgrade. So to keep up the production of Tools, or anything else that requires Iron to build), you’ll need to either spread to new regions of the map, import the Iron materials at a Trading Post, or research Deep Mining.
Research Deep Mining and then upgrade your Mining Pit to turn Iron Ore into an infinite resource for your Tools. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Hooded Horse
What are Tools used for in Manor Lords?
In the current early access version of Manor Lords, Tools are only used for one thing:export. They aren’t used in the construction of any of the 40+Manor Lords buildings, so you may as well just sell them. Each Tool can be exported at a Trading Post for 6 Regional Wealth. It’s not the most you can get from exporting an item, but it’s a decent amount, and it’s certainly more than the 4 Regional Wealth you get for exporting Iron Slabs.
So if you have a surplus of Iron Slabs and you’re already happy with your production of weapons, then you may as well convert the rest into Tools and sell them for a tidy sum of Regional Wealth. Just make sure you haveDeep Miningresearched and upgrade your Iron Mining Pits to make sure they never run out of Iron.
That wraps up this guide on making your own Tools in Manor Lords, but there’s plenty more to know about the different resources involved in a large town. While you’re here, check out our guides on how to makeAle, as well as how to getSheep,Leather,Clothes, andHerbs.
