Mill
Economic - DarkDescription
"Drop-off point for food from farms, foraging, hunting, and shore fish. Also researches farming technologies."
Strategic Analysis
Strategic Role
The Mill is the foundation of your food economy. Place it correctly to maximize food collection efficiency from various sources.
Key Tactics
Optimal Placement
Place Mills directly touching berries (1 tile gap). For hunting, place Mills along the path deer will be pushed to.
Farm Efficiency
Farms built around a Mill have shorter walking distance, increasing food collection rate. Build farms in a tight pattern around Mills.
Technology Priority
Horse Collar in Feudal and Heavy Plow in Castle significantly improve farm efficiency. Research these as soon as you can afford them.
Warning
Misplaced Mills can cost you hundreds of food over a game. Always touch the berry bush edge, never overlap.
Stats Analysis
The Mill is a fragile but essential economic building. Its main value comes from reducing villager walking time to deposit food.
Hit Points
600 HP
Low health. Mills are vulnerable to raids and should not be used for defense.
Wood Cost
100 Wood
Affordable cost. Build multiple Mills as your farming economy expands.
Farm Techs
3 Upgrades
Horse Collar, Heavy Plow, and Crop Rotation increase farm food amount, improving long-term economy.
Technologies
Placement Tip
Place Mills touching berry bushes. For sheep, use the Town Center as drop-off instead to save wood early.
Timing Tip
Build your first Mill with your 4th villager on berries. Research Horse Collar before building your first farms.
