Subcities6 min read·Jul 3, 2026
Which Subcity Type to Build First
Not every subordinate city earns its keep at the same time. A simple priority order for what to place and level first.
Subordinate cities compete for the same resources your main needs, so the order you build them in matters. The right first pick pays for the next.
A priority that pays itself back
- Lead with the subcity type that most directly feeds your current bottleneck – usually resource output early on.
- Bring debuff-capable cities online before a major SvS window, not during it.
- Level for the specific bonus you need rather than pushing every city evenly.
Even output beats lopsided levels early: a spread of mid-level cities usually out-produces one maxed city and four empty plots.
When a subcity’s role is defensive, plan its mayor debuffs alongside the build so the levels you pay for translate into coverage you will actually use.
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Subcity Debuff Planner
Plan defensive subcity debuffs alongside your build order.