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Learn about the Traditional Building art in Total War: Shogun 2. Discover its requirements, enabled buildings and arts, and its effects on castle construction times and costs.

Alright, let's talk about the 'Traditional Building' art in Total War: Shogun 2. You'll find this under the Way of Chi tree, and it's a pretty neat one for managing your settlements. Basically, this art reflects a shift in focus from pure military might to a more balanced approach, where aesthetics and defense go hand-in-hand. It's all about making your castles not just strong, but also beautiful and representative of your status. ### Requires To get your hands on this art, you'll first need to have researched the 'Tax Reform' art. ### Enables Once you've got 'Traditional Building' unlocked, you'll be able to construct: * Fortified Monastery * Great Shrine It also unlocks two more arts: * Epic Architecture * Kinza Mint ### Effects This is where it gets really useful for your building projects. 'Traditional Building' gives you: * -10% to castle construction times: So, your new fortifications will be up and ready faster. * -15% to the cost of constructing castles: This can save you a good chunk of change, especially when you're building multiple castles or upgrading them. It's a solid art to aim for if you're looking to streamline your building efforts and save some cash while doing it. Happy building!