At A Glance
- Keep gathering troops active around the clock.
- Upgrade research and heroes that improve resource production.
- Balance spending so you never completely run out of essential materials.
Resources are the backbone of every successful kingdom in Top Lords. Nearly every upgrade requires large amounts of Food, Gold, Wood, and other materials, making efficient farming one of the most important skills to master.
Fortunately, there are several ways to dramatically increase your income without spending premium currency.
Upgrade Resource Buildings Early
Your economy starts with your production buildings.
Prioritize upgrades for:
- Farms
- Lumber Mills
- Gold Mines
- Stone Quarries (where available)
These buildings generate resources continuously, even while you’re offline.
Research Economy Technologies
The Academy offers some of the best upgrades for long-term farming.
Focus on research that improves:
- Resource production
- Gathering speed
- Load capacity
- March speed
- Construction efficiency
Small percentage bonuses quickly add up over weeks of gameplay.
Gather on the World Map
Idle troops should almost always be gathering.
Choose the highest-level resource nodes your marches can safely collect.
For maximum efficiency:
- Send out every available march.
- Recall troops only after nodes are exhausted.
- Gather overnight whenever possible.
Consistent gathering is one of the biggest differences between casual and advanced players.
Use Gathering Heroes
Many heroes provide bonuses outside of combat.
Some improve:
- Gathering speed
- Carrying capacity
- Resource production
- March efficiency
Assign these heroes whenever you’re collecting resources instead of fighting.
Join an Active Alliance
Alliance membership provides several economic advantages.
These often include:
- Alliance gifts
- Shared event rewards
- Resource assistance
- Faster construction through alliance help
An active alliance significantly reduces the pressure on your own economy.
Participate in Resource Events
Limited-time events frequently reward players with large resource packs.
Complete as many event objectives as possible to build a reserve for future upgrades.
Saving these packs until you need them also reduces the amount of resources visible to enemy players.
Protect Your Resources
Losing millions of resources in a raid can erase days of progress.
Reduce your risk by:
- Using shields before logging off.
- Keeping excess resources inside item packs until needed.
- Upgrading your Warehouse.
- Avoiding unnecessary battles.
Protecting your economy is just as important as growing it.
Spend Resources Efficiently
Avoid upgrading random buildings simply because you can.
Instead:
- Focus on Castle requirements.
- Upgrade research consistently.
- Build one powerful army rather than several weak ones.
Smart spending keeps your progression steady.
Save Resource Packs
Many players immediately open every resource chest they receive.
Instead, save them until you need them for:
- Castle upgrades
- Research
- Major events
- Emergency troop training
Keeping resources in your inventory prevents them from being stolen.
Daily Habits for Maximum Farming
To maintain a healthy economy:
- Complete daily missions.
- Send gathering marches regularly.
- Collect production several times each day.
- Keep research active.
- Upgrade economy buildings whenever possible.
These habits create consistent long-term growth.
Final Thoughts
Running out of resources is one of the biggest obstacles in Top Lords, but careful planning can prevent it. By prioritizing your economy, gathering continuously, researching production bonuses, and protecting your stored materials, you’ll always have the resources needed for your next major upgrade.
A strong economy doesn’t just make your kingdom wealthier—it allows every other aspect of your progression to move faster.