How to Get Food in Manor Lords

In Manor Lords, food is a vital resource necessary for survival and growth. Players must secure a steady supply of food to sustain their population and prevent starvation. This guide covers various sources of food, methods to obtain them, and strategies for stockpiling to prepare for the harsh winter season.

Food Sources in Manor Lords

The primary food sources in Manor Lords include meat, berries, backyard extension goods like eggs or vegetables, and bread. Players should prioritize locating animal habitats and berry deposits on the map to establish initial food production.

How to Obtain Food?

• Hunting for Meat
  • Under the Gathering menu, players can construct a Hunting Camp near an animal habitat. Assign at least one person to actively hunt and gather meat. Monitor the population limit to prevent extinction of animal species.
• Foraging Berries
  • Construct a Forager's Hut near a berry deposit and assign workers to gather berries. However, berries are only available from spring to fall, so stockpiling is essential before winter arrives.
• Backyard Extensions
  • Level 1 Burgage Plots with sufficient backyard space can add extensions like Vegetable Gardens or Chicken Coops. These provide passive yields of vegetables and eggs, respectively.
• Producing Bread
  • Bread is a valuable food source that requires multiple steps:
    • Grow and harvest wheat in fields by assigning workers to a Farmhouse.
    • Build a Windmill and assign a worker to refine wheat into flour.
    • Construct a Communal Oven and assign a worker to bake flour into bread.

• Importing Food
  • If food production is insufficient, players can establish Trade Routes and import food items like bread, grain, or meat. This option requires sufficient Regional Wealth.
• Stockpiling for Winter
  • To prevent food shortages during winter, when sources are limited, players must stockpile food reserves. Ensure proper storage buildings are constructed, and assign workers to manage them. A diverse food supply will improve approval ratings and attract new settlers.

Maintaining Supply

Monitor food stall supply levels and build additional Granaries if necessary to facilitate transportation of food from storage to stalls. Reassign non-essential workers to food-producing buildings during shortages.

Manor Lords presents a challenging survival experience where food is a fundamental necessity. By utilizing the various food sources, implementing efficient production methods, and stockpiling reserves, players can ensure their settlement thrives, even during the harshest winter months in the game.