Fifty Thousand

Learn how to manage your finances in Total War: Rome II once you hit 50,000 denarii. Avoid corruption, bad traits, and retinue issues with these essential tips.

Alright, so you've hit the big 50,000 denarii mark in Total War: Rome II. Congrats! But here's the catch: once you reach this point, the game starts tracking something called 'corruption.' Basically, the more money you have above 50,000, the more it's going to cost you. Your faction members start getting a bit greedy, and while it might not seem like a huge deal at first, it can actually lead to negative traits for your characters and mess with your retinues.

If you find yourself hovering around that 50,000 mark, the best move is to build something in your provinces. This will lower your overall cash reserves and keep you below that corruption threshold. Alternatively, you could try bribing a great general to siphon off some of that excess cash. It's all about keeping that income under control to avoid the penalties.

Quick Income Boosters:

• Roads: Absolutely essential for any province. They boost trade income, so get them built!
• Mines: These offer a slow but steady stream of income. Not every province has them, but if yours does, it's worth investing.
• Farms: Be careful with these. Only build the first level of farms. Building higher levels can cause your population to grow too quickly, which can cause other issues.
• Ports: Sea income is pretty good, and ports are key to maximizing it.
• Markets: More trade income is always a good thing, right? Build these to keep the money rolling in.
• Taxes: You can set taxes high if a settlement isn't military-focused and you don't want population growth. If you're recruiting a lot, you might need to keep them medium to low to avoid starving your army.