Beginner8 steps~12 min

Checkable Opening Route

Wood Chain Starter Build Order

Save to $2,000, then start Tree Farm and Wood Plant together.

Step Priority Guide

CriticalMust not be delayed or skipped.

HighImportant, with minor timing flexibility.

MediumUseful, adapt to game state.

Route Checklist

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Step 1[0:00]
Critical 🔴

Farm House × 2

Starter civilians for the first economy block.

Step 2[0:30]
Critical 🔴

Workshop

Builder acceleration before the paired chain.

⚠️ Do not delay Workshop.

Step 3[1:00]
Critical 🔴

Wheat Farm × 3

Fast starter income while saving for the wood pair.

Step 4[2:15]
High 🟠

Coal Cave

First $500 bridge while saving toward $2,000.

Step 5[3:00]
High 🟠

Storage Center

Prepare collection before higher wood throughput.

Step 6[5:00]
High 🟠

Tree Farm

Raw wood input for the paired processor.

💡 Only place this when Wood Plant funding is ready or close.

Step 7[5:30]
Critical 🔴

Wood Plant

Processor half of the $2,000 wood chain.

⚠️ This is the follow-up that makes Tree Farm worth it.

Step 8[8:00]
Medium

Windmill

Add Wheat-to-Flour after the wood chain is stable.

After completing this build order

After the wood chain is online, add military coverage or continue toward Oil Rig and Bank.

Next: Economy First

Related Strategy

SAll GameEconomic

Economy First

Scale before you fight. Win by outproducing everyone.

Difficulty
Beginner
Why It Fits
Prioritize workers, factories, and safe expansion before heavy military. Win by outscaling.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Wood Chain Starter build order take?

The Wood Chain Starter takes approximately 12 minutes to complete. It has 8 steps.

What strategy does Wood Chain Starter support?

Wood Chain Starter is designed for the Economy First strategy. Scale before you fight. Win by outproducing everyone.

How difficult is the Wood Chain Starter build order?

Wood Chain Starter is rated Beginner. It is forgiving and suitable for new players.