# Ropemaker (Albion)

**Entity Type:** Building

## Properties

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Category | Production / Upholsterer |
| Region | Albion |
| Required Tier | [Tier III - Smiths](../population-tiers/tier-iii.md) |
| Cycle Time | 2:00 |
| Dimensions | 4x8 (base), 6x11 (with area) |

## Description

Produces Ropes from Hemp. Part of the Upholsterer category of buildings. Available in the Albion region when Smiths population tier is unlocked.

## Costs

**Build Cost:** 2 Timber, 3 Bricks

**Maintenance:** -10 gold/min, 5 Waders workers

## Placement

| Requirement | Value |
|-------------|-------|
| Road Required | Yes |
| Warehouse Required | Yes |
| Constraints | None |

## Production

**Input:** [Hemp](../goods/hemp.md)

**Output:** [Ropes](../goods/ropes.md)

## Specialists

| Specialist | Rarity | Type | Effect |
|------------|--------|------|--------|
| [Twiner](../specialists/twiner.md) | Common | Economic | Ropemaker and Ropes Chain in range: Productivity +10% |

## Related Buildings

Other Upholsterer buildings:
- [Tannery (Albion)](./tannery-albion.md)
- [Tannery (Latium)](./tannery-latium.md)
- [Hairnet Weaver (Albion)](./hairnet-weaver-albion.md)
- [Upholsterer (Latium)](./upholsterer-latium.md)
- [String Maker (Latium)](./string-maker-latium.md)
- [Sailmaker (Albion)](./sailmaker-albion.md)
- [Sailmaker (Latium)](./sailmaker-latium.md)
- [Ropemaker (Latium)](./ropemaker-latium.md)
- [Weaver (Latium)](./weaver-latium.md)

## Usage Patterns

Place near Hemp Farms to reduce hauling time. Consider placing the Twiner specialist to boost productivity.

## Common Pitfalls

Long processing time (2 minutes) means multiple Ropemakers may be needed for high rope demand.
