Fletcher's Workshop
production
Makes spears for the militia.
- Inputs
- planks
- Outputs
- spears
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 fletcher's workshop
- •Place it with easy access to your timber supply since it consumes wood to make spears.
- •Keep it near storage and the town center so finished spears are available when you raise the militia.
- •It doesn't carry a heavy desirability penalty like dirtier industries, so it can sit closer to town than a tannery or kiln.
- •Ensure good road access so materials in and weapons out move quickly.
Strategy & timing
- •Build it when you start preparing for conflict and want a home-grown weapon supply rather than relying on trade.
- •Spears are the cheapest militia weapon, so a fletcher is an efficient early way to arm a defensive force.
- •Keep a stock of spears ahead of any expected raid so your militia is equipped the moment you call them up.
- •If you want better-armed troops later, supplement spear production with weaponsmiths and armorers for higher-tier units.
Common mistakes
- ×Waiting until a raid is imminent to build it, leaving no time to stockpile weapons.
- ×Starving it of wood so spear production stalls when you most need arms.
- ×Relying solely on spears and never upgrading to better weapons for tougher fights.
Related buildings
Frequently asked
What does the fletcher make?
Spears, the basic weapon used to arm your militia. Equipped townsmen are far more effective in a fight than unarmed ones.
Do I need a fletcher to defend my town?
It's a cheap way to arm your levy locally. You can also buy weapons from traders, but a fletcher gives you a self-sufficient spear supply.
What does the fletcher need to operate?
Wood as its raw material and assigned workers. Keep timber flowing or spear output will stall.