Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Screenshot of a ruler on the throne in Elder Scrolls Castles, looking thoughtful as his subjects approach the throne
Screenshot by The Escapist

Which Workstations You Should Make Copies of in Elder Scrolls: Castles

Which workstations should you have two of in Elder Scrolls Castles?

To sustain and grow your dynasty in Elder Scrolls: Castles, you’ll need to produce enough supplies to keep everyone fed, content, and ready for adventure. But which workstations are worth building twice in Elder Scrolls: Castles?

Recommended Videos

Top Workstations to Duplicate in Elder Scrolls: Castles

When you first start out in Elder Scrolls: Castles, you’ll be working to increase your dynasty level and unlock every available workstation. But once you’ve got the time to double back and build seconds of your workstations, which should you prioritize?

Your mileage may vary, but we’ve got some tips on the resources that you’ll want the most of to keep things running smoothly in the game.

Of course, you’ll need the people to work these stations if you want to reach maximum efficiency, so avoid adding more stations than you can staff. Put that bed to use and make more subjects before you start adding second workstations!

Kitchen

Kitchen Closeup Elder Scrolls Castles
Screenshot by The Escapist

Food is perhaps the most vital resource in the game, as a starving populace can’t be put to work. Plus, you know, they’ll be unhappy if you’re the kind of ruler who cares about that kind of thing.

Having plenty of food on hand also helps you easily make decisions for rulings that let you play at being a generous ruler to keep your subjects happy. I’d suggest doubling up on your kitchens as a great way to make sure there’s always more food coming in, so you can use it as a bartering tool when necessary to ensure your ruler doesn’t become the target of an angry populace.

Food is also a common request for filling orders, so you can really fill your castle coffers by having plenty to spare and sell to other, less fortunate people.

Oil Press

Oil Press Closeup in Elder Scrolls Castles
Screenshot by The Escapist

If you run out of oil, your subjects can’t see. If they can’t see, they can’t work. And if they can’t work, you won’t be able to get any resources. So, if you’re looking to double up on workstations in Elder Scrolls: Castles, adding a second oil press is a solid way to go. That way, you can make sure everyone stays hard at work crafting everything else you need to maintain a strong rule.

Related: How to Get Scripts in The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO)

Like food, oil is also a frequently used resource in making rulings and filling orders. Having enough to spare can make decisions easier when you’re trying to make rulings or fill orders to earn some cold hard gold.

Furnace

Furnace Closeup in Elder Scrolls Castles
Screenshot by The Escapist

As you increase your Dynasty Level, ingots will become an incredibly important resource. You’ll use them to build tools, weapons, and armor so you need a steady supply in order to increase work efficiency and arm your adventurers appropriately.

Once you progress past iron alone, you’ll also need to maximize the variety of ingots you can craft, making a second furnace a worthwhile investment as you grow your kingdom.

For the rest of the workstations that you can increase, it’s probably better to invest all of your resources into upgrading them rather than adding more. You don’t need nearly so much of anything as you do food, oil, and ingots, so the other workstations will likely meet your needs on their own.

And that’s which workstations you should make copies of in Elder Scrolls: Castles.

Elder Scrolls: Castles is available now.


The Escapist is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission.Ā Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author
Image of Amanda Kay Oaks
Amanda Kay Oaks
Amanda Kay Oaks has been a freelancer writer with The Escapist since February 2024. She's a lifelong gamer with an affinity for Pokemon, RPGs, and cozy games, especially The Sims. Amanda has an MFA in Creative Nonfiction, with prior work on pop culture and entertainment at Book Riot, Fanfare, and Gamepur.