Manor Lords: Mastering the Most Brutal Achievements (Achievement Guide)
Welcome to the hardcore world of Manor Lords, where strategy isn’t just a skill—it’s a necessity. Ready to turn your floundering village into a thriving empire? Strap in, because we're about to dive deep into how to snag some of the game's most challenging achievements.
⚔️ Restore the Peace: Conquering the Map
To conquer this scenario, you must claim all territories on the global map. Before you rush to battle, ensure your army is in tip-top shape with a steady flow of armor and weapons. Building a robust production chain is key to maintaining a full army with high morale. Once ready, meet Hildbolt on the battlefield and show him who’s boss. Patience and preparation are your best allies here.
⚔️ Mercenary Captain: Hire to Conquer
Think you can win battles without your own troops? Challenge accepted. For the Mercenary Captain achievement, you’ll be relying solely on hired swords. Navigate to the Army menu, tap the + sign, then hit the Hire Mercenaries button. Choose wisely, as these units will determine your battlefield success. Remember, mercenaries fight for coin, not loyalty, so keep that treasury full.
⚔️ Defeat Hildebolt: Tactical Warfare
Ready for a showdown with Hildebolt? To nab this achievement, target one of his territories—preferably not his main base unless you're feeling daring. Assemble your best units, max out your army slots, and march into battle. Optimal unit composition and strategic positioning will turn the tide in your favor.
⚔️ Challenge Accepted: Weathering the Storm
Brace yourself for unpredictable weather, demanding residential requirements, approval penalties, and frequent raids. This achievement is a true test of your strategic and managerial skills. You'll need to be on your toes and ready to adapt to whatever the game throws at you. Defeating Hildbolt von Bereneute is your ultimate goal, so gear up for a tough fight.
⚔️ Start the Game: Just the Beginning
New to Manor Lords? Simply start the game and dive into the main menu to unlock this achievement. Consider it a warm welcome to the challenges ahead.
⚔️ For Whom the Bell Tolls: Sound of Success
Once your church is up and running, you can customize the bell sound. Click the arrows around the Church Bell Sound option to change it from the default. Ring in your achievement with a new chime!
⚔️ The Merchant: Master of Commerce
Focus on agricultural prowess or become an import king. Whether you produce all your bread or bring in every morsel, you’ll need to develop your settlement to meet specific levels of burgage plots. Economic strategy is as crucial as military might in this game.
⚔️ Survive the First Year: A Test of Resilience
Starting on Relaxing difficulty? Make sure you have ample food and fuel to get through the harsh winter. If you can keep everyone alive and content through the season, you’ll celebrate the spring with a new achievement.
⚔️ Full Retinue: Loyalty and Strength
Build a Manor and start assembling your private guard. You start with a few, but aiming for 24 retainers requires strategy and resources. Each addition strengthens your personal army and your grasp on power.
⚔️ Cheerful Metropolis: Utopian Dreams
Aim to grow your town to Large Town Settlement Level, ensuring every resident's needs are met from food to clothing. Low taxes and no homelessness will boost your approval to 100%, transforming your town into a model metropolis.
⚔️ The Vigilantes: Desperation Turns Dark
This unusual achievement requires you to foster low public order deliberately. Mismanage your town to the point where the citizens turn to banditry. Once they form camps, strike them down with your militia to restore order and claim your achievement.
Each of these achievements in Manor Lords challenges different aspects of your strategic thinking and management skills. Whether you’re gearing up for battle, balancing the books, or dealing with citizen unrest, your ability to adapt and overcome will define your success. So sharpen your swords, balance your ledgers, and prepare to lead your village from survival to conquest.