Mirroring the harsh realities of medieval life,Manor Lordsthrows you into a dynamic world where unpredictable weather patterns and seasonal changes can drastically affect your village’s progress. This adds a layer of realism to the game and forces you to adapt your strategies in response to each season’s unique demands and opportunities.

From the sudden downpours of spring rains to the harsh snows of winter, every season presents its own set of challenges. To overcome these changing weather events andensure your village’s survival, you need to understand how each one works and how to deal with them.

On the left, a lord stands in summer season; on the right, another lord stands in winter season in Manor Lords

All Seasons In Manor Lords

The four seasons in Manor Lords function similarly to their real-life counterparts. Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons of each season.

Spring (March To May)

Spring is undoubtedly the best season in Manor Lords, bringing an abundance ofWild Animals and Berry deposits.It is the prime time for stockpiling resources, planting crops, and gathering as much food as you can for the harsher seasons ahead.

The only drawback of Spring is theincreased chance of rain, which can destroy unprotected supplies. Additionally,rain brings thunderstrikesthat can set your buildings on fire. ensure youbuild enough Storehouses and Granariesto overcome these minor setbacks.

A lord standing in the rain in Manor Lords.

Summer (June To August)

Crops planted in Spring will start togrow and matureunder the warm sun in Summer. You can focus on expanding your settlement, start new construction projects, and getting more supplies, like Timber and Firewood.

Although the risk of rainfall lessens, Summer can bringdroughtsthat threaten your crops. To overcome this,diversify your crops and secure alternative sources of food.

Autumn (September To November)

As Autumn arrives, you can finally enjoy the fruits of your labor. This is the season toharvest the cropsyou’ve planted in spring andgather as many resourcesas possible to prepare for the long winter ahead. It is also your last chance to improve your village before spring returns.

Berry Depositsstart disappearing during Autumn, so make sure to stockpile as many berries as you can. Additionally, gather lots ofFirewood and Charcoalto keep warm in the harsh winter months.

Winter (October To February)

Most of the game revolves aroundpreparing for and survivingthe harsh Winters. It is indeed a season of survival asBerry Deposits run dry and food becomes scarce.Moreover, citizensrequire twice the amount of Firewood and Charcoal to stay warm.

Make sure you’vestockpiled enough food and suppliesto get through this season. If you haven’t prepared well, winter will be a harsh lesson.

Weather Effects In Manor Lords

In addition to the four seasons, Manor Lords featuresthree types of weather effects. These can beturned off in difficulty settings. Here’s how each one affects your gameplay.

Rain

While rain can occur throughout the year in Manor Lords, it falls mostfrequently during Spring. It candestroy supplies that are not sheltered, so ensure you’ve built enough Storehouses and Granaries to protect them. Additionally, rain can make yourArchers weaker during combat.

Drought

Droughts canrandomly occur during the Summer. They candestroy your cropsandreduce the amount of resourceson harvest.

Thunderstrikes

Thunderstrikes usually accompany rain and have a random chance ofsetting your buildings on fire. Make sure tobuild multiple Wellsaround your town, so villagers can extinguish these fires.