# Forge

**Function:** Generates **Iron**, required for high-tier buildings and the **Castle**.\
Each **Forge** requires **2 Houses** to operate.

**Level 1 Forge**

* **Cost:** 300 Wood, 210 Stone
* **Costs to repair**: 82 wood, 180 stone
* **Production:** 12 Iron/hour
* **Forge Durability**: 6 hours

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**Level 2 Forge**

* **Upgrade to L2:** 450 Wood, 315 Stone
* **Production:** 15 Iron/hour

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**Level 3 Forge**

* **Upgrade to L3:** 600 Wood, 420 Stone, 200 $GOLD
* **Production:** 18.75 Iron/hour

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**Strategy:** Essential for Castle access and endgame scaling. Balancing Forges with Houses is key.


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