Deal Castle

High Middle Ages · Early progression pick

The Deal Castle is one of Forge of Empires' Great Buildings from the High Middle Ages. Its main effect — Provides medals + defense bonuses — is what makes it a target for most serious players.

Deal Castle — Overview

PropertyValue
EraHigh Middle Ages
Primary EffectProvides medals + defense bonuses
PriorityEarly progression pick

Optimal Leveling Strategy

Useful early but replaced by better GBs at higher tiers

ROI insight: Every GB has a break-even level where the FP output exceeds the FP cost of leveling further. Use the GB Investment Calculator to find yours based on your Arc bonus.

1.9 Thread Tips for Deal Castle

The standard 1.9 thread math applies: contribute enough FP to lock a P1-P5 position, then let the Arc bonus multiply your rewards. For Deal Castle specifically, keep an eye on the P1 vs P2 payout gap — sometimes P2 is more efficient depending on current contributions.

Arc Bonus Impact on Deal Castle

Every FP you commit to Deal Castle is multiplied by your Arc bonus. At an 80% Arc, a P1 payout of 100 FP becomes 180 FP. That's why upgrading The Arc always comes before upgrading other GBs beyond level 10.

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