We take a look at how to best prioritise your development points in Manor Lords.

This guide is based on the early-access version of Bellwright, which may be different from the final product.

Information here is subject to change as a result.

a small battle in bellwright

It helps to have an idea of what you want to accomplish at the start of each in-game day.

You don’t necessarily have to write down a proper to-do list, though this can help.

At the very least you shouldpick a quest and track it, focusing on completing its objectives.

Overhead view of a small late 14-century farming village

Even rudimentary edibles like Berries and Mushrooms provide a boost to your Health and Stamina.

That means carrying extra rations or knowing where to forage a quick snack wherever you are.

Food that goes uneaten for too long will spoil, becoming useless.Throw spoiled food awayin Outhouses.

a laborer builds a housing tent in bellwright

Villagers going about their day in townsare willing to join your settlementif you have enough favor with the locals.

Townsfolk require more trust to join you the more skilled they are.

Carry Only What You Need

You’ll quickly discover that your inventory fills up very quickly.

a player near a water collector in bellwright

Items can stack in chests and crafting stations, but each box has a limited amount of space.

Larger items take up that space just like they do in your backpack.

Even rabbits can usually survive an arrow shot, and will run away at the first sign of trouble.

a player talks to an NPC in Haerdean in Bellwright

This goes double for boars, who are large and aggressive.

You don’t want to fight one alone.

This means that you’re free to afford to take risks without gambling your entire campaign.

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an inventory stuffed with extra items in Bellwright

a player and a follower fight off two bandits in Bellwright

a player waits to respawn after dying in a bandit raid in Bellwright

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