How to set up a Trade Route in Manor Lords

Setting up a Manor Lords trade route is one of the things that isn't explained in the game, but you are constantly told that you need one.

Despite talk of the 'King's Road' and other talk that makes it seem like something physical, it's just a matter of purchasing one from the options at your trading post. By doing this you will not only finally stop being told you need one, but you will suddenly and dramatically increase your profits. In this guide we show you everything you need to know:

How to set up a Trade Route in Manor Lords

Unlocking Trade Routes:

The cornerstone of your trade network lies within the Trading Post. Access the "Trade" option upon clicking on this crucial structure.

Building Your Economic Engine: Regional Wealth

To fuel your trade ambitions, you'll need a steady stream of regional wealth. This functions as the primary currency for acquiring trade routes.

Empowering Artisans: Upgrading Homes

Upgrading residences to level 2 burgage plots plays a pivotal role. These improved dwellings house skilled artisans who diligently craft goods, generating the aforementioned regional wealth.

Identifying Surplus Goods:

Before embarking on trade route ventures, conduct a meticulous analysis of your production. Identify any surplus resources, representing an overabundance of specific goods. Alternatively, consider strategically increasing production to create a surplus specifically for trade purposes.

Maximizing Profits: Export Strategies

Leverage the "Export" option situated on the left side of the trading menu. This ensures you solely sell goods that generate regional wealth, significantly bolstering your trade efforts.

Establishing a Trade Route:

Upon accumulating sufficient regional wealth and securing a surplus to sell, navigate to the right side of the trading menu. Here, you'll find the option to establish a trade route.

Managing Stock Levels:

The central section allows for the adjustment of surplus levels using the "+" and "-". This defines the quantity of a particular good you'll retain in stock before automatically selling the excess through the established trade route.

Understanding Trade Options:

Import: Continuously purchase a good until your predetermined surplus level is attained.

Export (Recommended): Continuously sell a good until your predetermined surplus level is attained. This is the primary method for generating regional wealth through trade routes.

Full Trade: Simultaneously buy and sell a good until your predetermined surplus level is attained.

Overcoming Financial Hurdles:

If acquiring regional wealth for trade routes proves challenging, prioritize unlocking the "Trade Logistics" option within the development tree. This valuable upgrade imposes a maximum cost of 25 regional wealth on all trade routes, significantly reducing your initial investment and accelerating your trade endeavors.

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With these resources and by employing the appropriate trading options, you will be well on your way to establishing a thriving economy and solidifying your position as a dominant force within the Manor Lords trading landscape.