Second, your capital will generally have the highest tech level of your holdings, and many technologies enhance the output of your buildings, thus buildings in your capital will repay your investment faster. This is important, as buildings often won't pay back the investment within a single character's reign. The reasons for this are two-fold.įirst, your capital will almost always be inherited by your heir, even if you're using Gavelkind succession.
When constructing buildings, your first priority should be your capital. As it works on such a large timescale, quite a bit of thought should be put into what you build, where, and when. In Crusader Kings II you can construct buildings in your county capitals, and in any holdings in the county that belong to your direct vassals.Ĭonstruction is a long-time prospect, as it will take very long for most buildings to pay off.
