Key Population Buildings
This page highlights the most important buildings for maximizing city population based on food consumption.
Top 5 Buildings for Population¶
1. Trade Office¶
Max Level (20):
- Build: 293,030 wood | 167,085 clay | 167,085 iron | 357,600 stone
- Upkeep: 2,800 wood/h | 690 clay/h | 1,580 stone/h | 2,000 food/h
Highest food consumption building in the game.
2-5. Military Lodging Buildings¶
All four military lodging buildings reduce their unit type's upkeep by 30% at level 20.
Max Level (20) Build Cost (same for all four):
- 332,523 wood | 332,523 clay | 332,523 iron | 332,523 stone
Max Level (20) Upkeep (varies by type):
| Building | Wood/h | Clay/h | Iron/h | Stone/h | Food/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archers' Field | 2,700 | - | 1,100 | - | 1,796 |
| Cavalry Parade Ground | 1,100 | 2,700 | - | - | 1,796 |
| Infantry Quarters | - | - | 1,100 | 2,700 | 1,796 |
| Spearmen's Billets | - | 2,700 | 1,100 | - | 1,796 |
| Trade Office | 2,800 | 690 | - | 1,580 | 2,000 |