Manor Lords: Strategies for Acquiring, Utilizing Development Points

Mastering the art of Development Points in Manor Lords is a key to unlocking the full potential of your settlement. These points act as the currency for progress, allowing you to unlock new technologies and buildings, ultimately shaping the growth and specialization of your domain. Here's how to make the most of them.

How to Get Development Points

Development Points are earned through the advancement of your settlement's level. This progression is achieved primarily by upgrading Burgage Plots, the backbone of your settlement's infrastructure.

Steps to Level Up Your Settlement

Level 1 Settlement: Upgrade five Level 1 Burgage Plots.
Level 2 Settlement: Upgrade two Level 2 Burgage Plots.

To enhance a Burgage Plot, it's essential to cater to the specific needs of its residents, guaranteeing their access to vital amenities and necessary market supplies.

How to Upgrade Burgage Plots

Assess Needs: Check the needs of each Burgage Plot to identify necessary upgrades.
Provide Amenities: Ensure access to basics like a church and water supply.
Fulfill Market Supply: Set up market stalls to meet demands for goods like food and clothing.

Tracking Progress

Burgage Plot Information: Hover over a plot to see required upgrades.
Settlement Overview: Hover over your settlement's region name for an overview of needed Burgage Plot level-ups.

How to Use Development Points

Once you've earned Development Points, it's time to invest wisely in your settlement's future.

How to Spend Development Points

Access the Tech Tree: Click on your settlement's name to open the tech tree.
Unlock Technologies: Use points to unlock tier-one research from any tech tree tab, each providing region-specific bonuses.

Specialization

To maximize efficiency, strategic specialization is key. Focus each region on specific technologies based on natural resources and geographical advantages:

Farming: Advance agricultural techniques.
Forestry: Improve logging and wood management.
Smithing and Mining: Improve the extraction of metals and minerals.
Trading: Boost market and trading capabilities.

Tip: Tailor each region's specialization to its strengths for optimal results.

Mastering the acquisition and utilization of Development Points is essential for the prosperity of your settlement in Manor Lords. By strategically upgrading Burgage Plots and investing in specialized technologies, you can pave the way for a thriving empire.