Luxury Resources Guide

The Four Luxury Resources

Besides wood, there are four luxury resources for different areas of the game. Each island has exactly one, which shapes trade and colony planning. Your starting island determines your luxury resource and thus your natural playstyle.

All luxury resources are gathered in communal buildings on the island, similar to wood. The level is funded collectively and everyone can assign workers. The higher the level, the more slots and the more efficient the production.

Wine

Wine is the most important luxury resource for population satisfaction. The Tavern continuously consumes wine. Without wine, satisfaction drops and citizens emigrate — this can paralyse your entire economy.

Wine islands are popular with beginners: you immediately produce what you need most urgently. Disadvantage: wine is the most common resource on the marketplace, which somewhat reduces its trade value. Nevertheless reliable, as every player constantly needs wine.

Marble

Marble is needed for advanced buildings such as the Town Wall, Governor's Residence and high Town Hall levels. From mid-game onwards demand increases sharply. Secure a marble trading partner early or found a marble colony.

Crystal Glass

Crystal glass accelerates research and is needed for advanced units like the Gyrocopter. Players with a science focus benefit the most. In the late game it is often the scarcest resource. Crystal islands are more demanding at first but pay off from week 2 to 3.

Sulphur

Sulphur is the military resource. Nearly all combat units and warships require sulphur. In wartime the price on the marketplace skyrockets — producers profit. Ideal for aggressive players who pursue raiding as a strategy.