Farm-Class Buildings (15)

Learn about the Marketplace building chain in Total War: Three Kingdoms. Boost income, trade influence, and get construction cost reductions for agriculture buildings.

Alright, let's talk about the Marketplace building chain in Total War: Three Kingdoms. This is your go-to for boosting your economy, specifically your income from commerce and your trade influence. Plus, you get a nice little discount on building other agriculture structures. Now, a quick heads-up: Commanderies that can build Marketplaces can't build Market Wharves, and vice-versa. Generally, if your commandery is landlocked, you'll be building Marketplaces. If it's on the coast or a major river, you'll likely be building Market Wharves. Marketplaces are usually a bit better at higher levels, and one path lets you focus on silk income. Here's the breakdown of the building chain: ### Shopkeeper (level 1) This is your starting point. It's all about serving the common folk with everyday goods. * Upkeep: 10 * Cost: 1050 * Bonuses: * +50% income from commerce * +10% trade influence * -10% agriculture building construction cost reduction ### Marketplace (level 2) As you upgrade, you can handle more goods and satisfy more customers. Merchants, despite their social standing, are becoming increasingly important. * Upkeep: 20 * Cost: 1600 * Bonuses: * +75% income from commerce * +20% trade influence * -10% agriculture building construction cost reduction ### Merchant Registry Office (level 3) Time to get those merchants to contribute more to the state through taxes. This ensures they follow the rules and helps fund your empire. * Upkeep: 40 * Cost: 2100 * Bonuses: * +100% income from commerce * +30% trade influence * -10% agriculture building construction cost reduction ### Merchant Warehouses (level 4A) This building provides storage, allowing merchants to stock more goods and offer a wider variety. This leads to more sales and greater profits. * Upkeep: 50 * Cost: 2650 * Bonuses: * +125% income from commerce * +40% trade influence * -10% agriculture building construction cost reduction * Requires Reform: [Market Administration](https://totalwar.fandom.com/wiki/Market_Administration "Market Administration") * Provides Resource: Entrepreneurs ### Bureau of Trading Associations (level 5A) This is the top tier of this path. It encourages cooperation among merchants, leading to better practices and more organized trade, which the government approves of. * Upkeep: 60 * Cost: 3200 * Bonuses: * +155% income from commerce * +50% trade influence