Top Upgrades for Burgage Plots in Manor Lords

Manor Lords utilizes the Burgage Plot residential system to significantly drive progression and generate resources within a settlement.

Burgage Plots have two methods for upgrading. The initial way is to upgrade the building to a higher tier, which will result in an increase in both size and living standards. This is primarily done to advance settlements to the next size, as varying sizes of Burgage Plots are necessary for a village to become a town.

The alternative method to enhance the plot is by incorporating extensions. These come in different types, permitting the townspeople to donate materials and resources without having to visit specialized buildings. The only requirement is that the plot must be of sufficient size to accommodate an extension.

Undoubtedly, some of these extensions are more beneficial than others. Continue reading for our suggestions on what to construct.

Complete list of Burgage Plot extensions

Level 1 Burgage Plot Extensions

Extension type	Construction cost	Resource
Apple Orchard	50 Wealth	Apples
Chicken Coop	25 Wealth	Eggs
Goat Shed	25 Wealth	Hides
Vegetable Garden	15 Wealth	Vegetables

Level 2 Burgage Plot Extensions

Extension type	Construction cost	Resource
Armorer’s Workshop	10 Wealth / 4 Planks	Helmets / Mail / Plate
Bakery	5 Wealth / 5 Planks	Bread
Blacksmith’s Workshop	5 Wealth / 5 Planks	Spears / Swords / Tools
Bowyer’s Workshop	4 planks	Warbows
Brewery Extension	5 Wealth / 5 Planks	But
Cobbler’s Workshop	5 Wealth / 5 Planks	Boots
Joiner’s Workshop	4 planks	Wooden Parts / Shields
Tailor’s Workshop	5 Wealth / 5 Planks	Cloaks / Clothes / Gambesons

Recommendations for Extending Burgage Plots

The Chicken Coop is an excellent choice for the early game and beyond. It offers a continuous supply of food to keep villagers full and also adds diversity to the Marketplace, a crucial component in upgrading Burgage Plots to higher levels.

The Vegetable Garden is a valuable addition to the Chicken Coop as a reliable source of early food. When added to a Burgage Plot, it ensures a steady supply of food in the early stages of the game, freeing up time for you and your citizens to pursue more intricate and profitable activities.

Tailor’s Workshop: The Tailor’s Workshop is incredibly useful and is arguably the most impressive Burgage extension in the game. The ability to switch between product types is crucial as it allows Lords to first provide for their people and then switch to producing expensive goods for export, resulting in a profitable outcome.

Blacksmith’s Workshop: While it may not be essential in the early stages of the game, as the settlements on the map grow and expand, conflict becomes more likely. This is where the Blacksmith’s Workshop becomes crucial, providing the militia with affordable weapons instead of relying on expensive imports.