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Economic

A useful building for active warriors, but for a peaceful builder, it just takes up space.

Quick overview

Category	Economic
Max level	20
Size	5×5
Priority	Only later

The Blacksmith is an economic building that increases the productivity of the siege and defense workshops. It does not produce anything by itself; it only speeds up what those workshops churn out, namely siege and defense tools. Honestly, until you are actively waging war or preparing for defense, it is a building you will hardly notice. However, once you start regularly battering foreign castles or defending your own, it suddenly makes sense.

When to build it

Build it only when you are actually using siege or defense tools, not before. In the very beginning, when you are dealing with wood, stone, and food, it is useless to you and just takes up space of 5×5, which is not insignificant. It makes sense when you are attacking castles, gathering resources outside your castle, or anticipating that someone will be rolling over you. At that point, it becomes a useful assistant.

Is it worth upgrading?

Upgrading is only worthwhile if the workshops are really running at full capacity and cannot churn out tools as quickly as you consume them. If you are only building tools occasionally, a lower level is sufficient, and pouring resources into higher levels is a waste. However, once you are an active warrior and your workshops are in full swing, gradual upgrading will pay off in production speed. Consider it a building that you upgrade alongside your military activity, not as a priority in itself.

Pro player tipTime the blacksmith for a phase when you know you will have a lot of battles ahead, such as before an event or when planning a series of attacks. You will get the most out of it when the workshops are running continuously, and it adds to their pace. When space in your home castle is running out, carefully consider whether you need it right now or if that space would serve something else better for the time being.

Common mistakeThe most common mistake is to build the blacksmith early because it is in the economic category, and the player thinks it will improve their castle's economy. However, it does not increase resource production or anything you would use in peaceful building; it solely addresses the speed of the workshops. Another classic mistake is upgrading it to max even when you are only building tools once in a blue moon. This just wastes resources that could do much more elsewhere.

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