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Economy Guides Index

Browse the economy topic index. Choose a specific question for its guide, sources, and related pages.

The Stronghold 4 economy starts with wood: place woodcutters against the trees, expand the stockpile, then add stone, iron and food chains like wheat farm to mill to bakery. Taxes and market sales generate gold, while food rations and honor keep peasants from leaving.

Economy guides

Economy Guide: Food, Taxes, Honor

The Stronghold 4 economy explained: build your stockpile and food chains, balance taxes and honor, and keep peasants fed so your castle can grow.

How to Get Gold: Taxes and Market Sales

Learn Stronghold 4 how to get gold by taxing your peasants and selling surplus goods at the market, with tips from the demo build.