How to Increase Estate Score in Nightingale

Discover how to increase your Estate Score in Nightingale! Learn about building bigger, crafting stations, furniture, lighting, gardens, and portals for a better score.

Hey there! So you're looking to boost your Estate Score in Nightingale? It's a pretty important stat, especially when you start needing to get into those tougher dungeons. Don't worry, it's not too complicated once you know what to focus on. Think of it like decorating your ultimate base – the better it looks and functions, the higher your score!

Here’s a breakdown of the main things that contribute to your Estate Score:

• Bigger and Better Buildings: As you progress, you'll unlock blueprints for more advanced structures. Building a larger base with higher-quality materials will definitely give your score a nice bump.
• Crafting Stations: The more crafting stations you have, the better. Even better, if those stations are upgraded to a higher tier, you'll see an even bigger increase in your Estate Score. So, cramming in those crafting benches is a good idea!
• Furniture: While a lot of furniture is just for looks, it absolutely plays a role in your score. The more high-quality furniture you place around your Estate, the higher your score will climb. Even a simple Utilitarian Shelf can make a difference.
• Lighting: Don't underestimate good lighting! Especially if your lights help illuminate your crafting stations, bed, and other important areas, they can contribute positively to your score.
• Plant Boxes and Gardens: Yep, even a single plant box can give your score a small boost. If you decide to go all out and create a whole farming garden, expect a more significant increase.
• Portals: Having the essential portal structures like a Portal, a Realmic Transmuter, and a Faerie Ring will also add to your Estate Score. Make sure you've got these set up!

These are the key things we've found that really move the needle on your Estate Score. We're always keeping an eye out for more ways to improve it, so if you discover anything else, let us know!

You can check your current Estate Score on your Cairn, usually found within the house icon. It's also worth noting that your Estate Score is a big part of your overall 'Hope' stat, which is what you need to pass through those Hope Barriers to enter special dungeons. If you're struggling to get into a dungeon, focus on improving your Estate Score, Gear Score, and Deeds Score – they all combine to boost your Hope!

Pro Tip: Make sure you have enough space inside your base to really load up on crafting stations and furniture. You'll thank yourself later when you see that score climbing!