Church
civic
Footprint sizes in Manor Lordsvary by patch and (for burgage plots) by how you draw them in-game. Use the planner's drag-to-size tool to match what you see on your map — we don't hardcode any dimensions here.
Where to place the church
- •Center the church among your residential clusters so its religious coverage reaches as many burgage plots as possible.
- •Put it on or beside the market square where it doubles as a civic focal point and benefits from foot traffic.
- •Avoid tucking it at the edge of town where half its coverage radius falls on empty land.
- •Reserve a prominent, open spot for it early so you don't have to demolish homes to fit it in later.
Strategy & timing
- •Build a church before pushing plots to the levels that demand religious provision, so upgrades aren't blocked.
- •One central church can cover an early settlement; add a second only when your town sprawls beyond the first one's reach.
- •The wooden church covers the first upgrade; plan the stone church upgrades before pushing plots higher, since upper burgage levels require access to an upgraded church.
Common mistakes
- ×Delaying the church until plots stall, then scrambling to place it after homes already box in the good locations.
- ×Placing it off to one side so a chunk of its coverage is wasted on fields or forest.
- ×Building multiple churches in a small town where one would have covered everyone.
Related buildings
Frequently asked
When do I actually need a church?
Before your first upgrade: church access is already one of the Level 1 to Level 2 requirements, and higher levels need an upgraded church. Plots can sit at Level 1 without one, but they won't climb.
Does one church cover the whole town?
A single church usually serves an early settlement. Rather than assuming a coverage circle, check the plots' requirement panel and add a second church only if some plots still show the church need unmet.
Is the church worth it just for approval?
Yes. As a civic building it raises approval cheaply across nearby homes, which helps you attract new families and keep existing ones content.