Here it’s possible for you to spend Development Points to unlock key passive benefits for your entire settlement.

If you’re unsure where to start within this tech tree, never fear.

So if you want the perfect start inManor Lords, keep reading.

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What are Development Points in Manor Lords?

Development Points are essentially your tech tree in Manor Lords.

Your Development Point upgrades are divided into four sectors:

Each new Development upgrade costs 1 Development Point.

The Manor Lords Development Upgrades screen, with the Trapping, Heavy Plow, Trade Logistics, Better Deals, and Deep Mining upgrades highlighted.

You earn a new Development Point each time you reach a new Settlement Level in one of your settlements.

All of them are useful in different ways, but there are a few absolute essential upgrades to prioritise.

Plus, it’s a required tech for potentially an even more important Development Point upgrade: Better Deals.

Better Dealshas got to be the best Development Upgrade in Manor Lords right now.

Suddenly, it only costs 2 Regional Wealth to import Eggs, whereas before it cost 12.

This is perhaps most important if you gotta quickly import equipment for yourarmies.

At 8 Regional Wealth, it’s a whole lot easier.

It’s one of the Development upgrades with the longest-lasting effects on your entire settlement.

Trappingis a great early-game Development Point upgrade, and usually the first thing I research after unlocking Better Deals.

Heavy Plowis definitely the best upgrade in the Farming sector at the moment.

Essential for large farms.

That wraps up this guide on the best ways to use Development Points in Manor Lords.

We’ve also got guides on how to increaseInfluence,Regional Wealth, andTreasury.