Blacksmith
Economic - FeudalDescription
"Researches attack and armor upgrades for military units. Essential for keeping your army competitive throughout the game."
Strategic Analysis
Strategic Role
The Blacksmith provides essential combat upgrades. An army with full upgrades will easily defeat an equal army without them.
Key Tactics
Attack vs Defense
Attack upgrades are generally more valuable than armor in small battles. Prioritize attack upgrades when raiding.
Archer Upgrades
Fletching (+1 attack, +1 range) is crucial for archer play. Research it immediately when going archers.
Knight Upgrades
Knights benefit massively from both attack and armor. Forging and Scale Barding are essential for Knight play.
Upgrade Timing
Research upgrades during production downtime. A Blacksmith without ongoing research is wasted potential.
Warning
Skipping Blacksmith upgrades puts you at a severe disadvantage. Even one missing upgrade tier can cost you fights.
Stats Analysis
The Blacksmith is one of the most important support buildings. It has 15 technologies covering all military unit types.
Technologies
15 Upgrades
Infantry, cavalry, and archer upgrades. Each unit type has separate attack and armor lines.
Hit Points
1800 HP
Moderately durable. Place your Blacksmith in a safe location to ensure continuous research.
Wood Cost
150 Wood
Affordable cost. Build in Feudal Age for essential combat upgrades.
Placement Tip
Build your Blacksmith in a safe location within your base. You need it to survive the entire game for continuous upgrades.
Timing Tip
Build a Blacksmith when reaching Feudal Age. Start with attack upgrades for your main army composition.
