Manor Lords Guide: How to Earn Treasury and Pay the Royal Tax

In Manor Lords, players take on the role of a feudal lord tasked with managing and growing their settlements. One of the crucial aspects of this management is paying the Royal Tax, an annual fee deducted from the player's Treasury. This guide will explain how to generate Treasury, pay the Royal Tax, and balance taxation with the Approval rating.

Generating Treasury through Regional Wealth

The Treasury, also known as Personal Wealth, is the primary source of funds for paying the Royal Tax in Manor Lords. To fill the Treasury, players must help their townspeople generate Regional Wealth. This can be done by constructing Burgage Plots and Trading Posts.

Burgage Plots are small parcels of land where people can live and work. The more Burgage Plots a town has, the more Regional Wealth it can generate. Trading Posts, on the other hand, allow for the import and export of goods from distant lands. By establishing more Trading Posts, players can bring in valuable commodities and sell them for a profit, thus increasing their town's wealth.

Building a Manor and Collecting Taxes

Once a village reaches the Medium level, players can start collecting taxes by constructing a Manor. The Manor serves as the player's headquarters, where they can make decisions and set tax rates. Players can choose to collect taxes in increments of 10% of their subjects' income.

It is recommended to begin collecting taxes once the village has a stable and consistent flow of Regional Wealth. This ensures that there is sufficient income to support the village's needs and the player's Treasury.

Balancing Taxes and Approval Rating

While collecting taxes is essential for paying the Royal Tax and maintaining the Treasury, players must be cautious not to overtax their subjects. If the tax rate is too high, the Approval rating, which represents the people's satisfaction with their leader, will decrease.

To maintain a healthy balance, players should monitor their tax rates and the Approval rating. If the Approval rating begins to drop, it may be necessary to lower the tax rate to prevent unrest and maintain the population's support.

Players can easily check the amount of Royal Tax they owe by hovering their cursor over the crown and coin UI icon located in the top right corner of the screen. This icon displays the annual Royal Tax that must be paid from the player's Treasury.

By following these tips and strategies, players can effectively generate Treasury, pay the Royal Tax, and maintain a thriving settlement in Manor Lords. Remember to balance taxation with the Approval rating to ensure the population remains happy and supportive of their leader.