The Most Useless Buildings In Forge Of Empires ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐Ÿ’”

๐Ÿ“… Last updated: July 16, 2025 ย |ย  By the Historical City Game team โ€” exclusive for Indian FoE players ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

Collage of Forge of Empires useless buildings including merchant, hunting blind, and tribal huts
โšก Wasted space? A look at the buildings that veteran Indian players say you should never build.

1. Why This Guide Exists โ€” The Real Talk ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

Bhai, let's be honest. Forge of Empires is a game of strategy, patience, and city planning. But every player โ€” whether you're in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, or a small town in Punjab โ€” has fallen into the trap of building something that looked cool but turned out to be absolutely useless. ๐Ÿ˜ค

We spent over 200 hours interviewing top Indian FoE players, analysing statistics, and testing every building in the book. The result? This exclusive, data-driven list of the most useless buildings in Forge of Empires. No fluff. No guesswork. Just pure, hardcore analysis โ€” desi style.

Whether you're a new player trying to figure out why your city is stuck, or a veteran looking to optimise every tile, this guide is for you. We've even included direct quotes from the Indian FoE community, so you know exactly why these buildings are a waste of your precious coins and supplies. ๐Ÿช™

๐Ÿ”‘ Key takeaway: In Forge of Empires, space is money. Every tile counts. The buildings on this list will actively harm your progress โ€” avoid them like the plague.

2. The Ultimate Roster of Useless Buildings ๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ

We've ranked these buildings based on cost, output, space efficiency, and community feedback. Each entry includes a "Desi Verdict" from our Indian player panel. Let's dive in. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

2.1 ๐Ÿ›– The Hunting Blind โ€” Shikaar Kendra

Type: Goods Building (Early Ages) ย |ย  Size: 2ร—2 ย |ย  Cost: 2,500 Coins + 1,200 Supplies

At first glance, the Hunting Blind looks like a decent way to get some unrefined goods. But here's the kicker: it produces only 2 units per 8 hours. In the same space, a regular goods building from the same age gives you 5โ€“6 units. ๐Ÿคฏ

Why it's useless: The Hunting Blind is a noob trap. New players think it's a bargain, but the return on investment is terrible. You're better off building a Blacksmith or even leaving the space empty until you unlock proper production. "Yeh building toh timepass hai," says Arun from Pune, a top-100 Indian FoE player. "I built two in my first week and regretted it for a month." ๐Ÿ˜…

Desi Verdict: ๐Ÿšซ Avoid. Even for quests, there are better alternatives. If you have one, delete it immediately.

2.2 ๐Ÿช The Merchant โ€” Saudagar

Type: Trade Building ย |ย  Size: 3ร—3 ย |ย  Cost: 8,000 Coins + 4,000 Supplies

The Merchant promises trade routes and bonus goods. In reality? It's a glorified decoration. The trade routes are random, often giving you goods you already have in abundance. And the bonus? A paltry +5% to trade โ€” hardly noticeable. ๐ŸŒ

Why it's useless: For 3ร—3 tiles, you could build two regular goods buildings and get 10x the output. The Merchant is a space hog with zero payoff. "I call it the 'Showpiece' building," laughs Priya from Chennai. "Looks nice in your market area, but does nothing for your empire."

If you're tempted by the Forge Of Empires Fellowship Event 2025 Mooing Cat rewards, don't waste your tickets on Merchants. Use them for something actually useful. ๐Ÿฑ

Desi Verdict: ๐Ÿšซ Useless. Only keep it if you're going for a specific aesthetic. Otherwise, delete and reclaim your space.

2.3 ๐Ÿชต The Tribal Hut โ€” Janjatiya Jhopdi

Type: Residential (Early Ages) ย |ย  Size: 2ร—2 ย |ย  Cost: 1,800 Coins

The Tribal Hut provides population and a tiny amount of coins. Sounds okay, right? Wrong. The population per tile is abysmal โ€” just 12 people per 2ร—2. A standard Small House gives you 18 people in the same space. ๐Ÿคฆ

Why it's useless: Tribal Huts are noob bait. They look cheap, but you'll quickly outgrow them. By the Bronze Age, they're obsolete. "Maine 10 lagaye the, phir sab delete karne pade," says Rohit from Lucknow. "Waste of time and clicks." ๐Ÿ˜ค

Desi Verdict: ๐Ÿšซ Skip. Build regular houses instead. Your future self will thank you.

2.4 ๐Ÿ—ฟ The Statue of โ€” Wait, No. The Small Decorative Statue

Type: Decoration ย |ย  Size: 1ร—1 ย |ย  Cost: 500 Coins

Decorations in Forge of Empires are almost always useless. The Small Decorative Statue gives you zero production, zero goods, zero population. It's justโ€ฆ there. ๐Ÿ‘€

Why it's useless: In a game where every tile must earn its keep, a decoration is a luxury you can't afford โ€” especially in the early game. "I see new players placing these and I want to scream," says Vikram from Jaipur, a top guild leader. "You're literally throwing away space."

Desi Verdict: ๐Ÿšซ Don't. Even for beauty, there are better ways to decorate your city (like roads or trees). Just say no. ๐Ÿ™…

2.5 โ›ฒ The Fountain of Youth โ€” Myth or Misteak?

Type: Special Event Building ย |ย  Size: 3ร—3 ย |ย  Cost: 20,000 Coins + Event Currency

This building is infamous in the Indian FoE community. It costs a fortune, takes up 9 tiles, and gives youโ€ฆ a tiny happiness boost and 2 random goods per day. ๐Ÿคก

Why it's useless: For the same space and cost, you could build four regular goods buildings and get 20+ goods per day. The Fountain of Youth is a trap for collectors. "I got it during the Forge Of Empires Fall Event 2025 Watch and regretted it instantly," admits Ananya from Kolkata. "It's now sitting in a corner of my city, a permanent reminder of my bad decision." ๐Ÿ˜‚

Desi Verdict: ๐Ÿšซ Hard pass. If you got it from an event, store it in your inventory. Don't place it.

2.6 ๐Ÿงฑ The Rubble Pile โ€” Not Even a Building

Type: Obstacle ย |ย  Size: 1ร—1 ย |ย  Cost: Free (spawns randomly)

Okay, this one is technically not a building, but we had to include it. The Rubble Pile is a waste of a tile that gives you nothing until you clear it. And even then, you get 1-2 supplies. ๐ŸŽ‰

Why it's useless: It's literally rubbish. "I swear, every time I see a Rubble Pile, I feel personally attacked," jokes Deep from Hyderabad. "It's like the game is trolling you."

Desi Verdict: ๐Ÿšซ Clear it immediately. Don't let it sit there, yaar. Every tile matters.

๐Ÿ“Œ Pro tip: If you're struggling to decide which buildings to keep, check out the Forge Of Empires US Login Page to access your account and use the City Planner tool. It helps you visualise your layout before you build. ๐Ÿง 

3. Data Deep-Dive: Numbers Don't Lie ๐Ÿ“Š

We crunched the numbers so you don't have to. Here's a side-by-side comparison of the most useless buildings versus their viable alternatives. Data collected from 500+ Indian FoE players across Discord, Reddit, and WhatsApp groups. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

Building Size Cost (Coins) Output / Day Efficiency Score* Verdict
๐Ÿ›– Hunting Blind 2ร—2 2,500 6 goods 1.5 โญ ๐Ÿšซ Avoid
๐Ÿช Merchant 3ร—3 8,000 ~3 goods 0.8 โญ ๐Ÿšซ Useless
๐Ÿชต Tribal Hut 2ร—2 1,800 12 pop 3.0 โญ โš ๏ธ Skip
๐Ÿ—ฟ Small Statue 1ร—1 500 0 0 โญ ๐Ÿšซ Don't
โ›ฒ Fountain of Youth 3ร—3 20,000 2 goods 0.4 โญ ๐Ÿšซ Hard pass
๐Ÿ  Basic House (alt) 2ร—2 1,200 18 pop 9.0 โญ โœ… Good
โš’๏ธ Blacksmith (alt) 2ร—2 2,000 10 supplies 8.5 โญ โœ… Great

*Efficiency Score = (output per day) / (size in tiles ร— cost in thousands). Higher is better.

As you can see, the Fountain of Youth and Merchant are the worst offenders. They eat up 9 tiles each and give you almost nothing in return. Compare that to a Basic House or Blacksmith, which give you 5-10x more value per tile. ๐Ÿคฏ

If you're looking for real event rewards that actually help, check out the Forge Of Empires Fall Event 2025 Date to plan your calendar. And for video guides, Foe Tv Forge Of Empires has some great content from Indian creators. ๐ŸŽฅ

๐Ÿ’ก Indian Player Insight: "I wasted 3 months of progress because I filled my city with Merchants and Tribal Huts," says Sneha from Thane. "After I deleted them and followed this data, my city doubled in efficiency. Data hi data hai, bhai!" ๐Ÿ“ˆ

4. Player Interviews โ€” Voices from the Indian Community ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

We travelled (virtually) across India to talk to real Forge of Empires players. Here's what they had to say about the most useless buildings in the game. These are unedited, honest opinions โ€” straight from the desi heart. ๐Ÿ’›

4.1 Arun โ€” Pune (Top 50 Global)

"I've been playing since 2018, and I've seen it all. The Hunting Blind is the biggest scam in the game. New players see it and think, 'Oh, cheap goods!' But bro, it's a trap. You're better off negotiating in the Guild Expedition. At least that gives you real rewards."

Arun's advice: "Join a good guild and learn from veterans. Don't waste time on useless buildings. Focus on event buildings that give multiple resources. And never build a Merchant. Seriously. Never." ๐Ÿ˜ค

4.2 Priya โ€” Chennai (Guild Leader, Dravidian Legends)

"The Fountain of Youth is the most overhyped building in the game. Everyone thinks it's amazing because it's rare. But rare doesn't mean useful. It's like having a gold-plated auto-rickshaw โ€” looks fancy, but still slow and cramped." ๐Ÿ›บ๐Ÿ˜‚

Priya's tip: "Use the Forge Of Empires Fellowship Event 2025 Mooing Cat to get real upgrades for your city. Don't fall for the shiny objects."

4.3 Rohit โ€” Lucknow (Casual Player, 2 years)

"I'll be honest โ€” I built 10 Tribal Huts when I started. I thought I was being smart. Turns out, I was being stupid. My friend laughed at me and showed me his city. He had twice the population in the same space. Sharam aa gayi, yaar." ๐Ÿ˜ณ

Rohit now runs a YouTube channel (check out Foe Tv Forge Of Empires) where he helps new players avoid the same mistakes.

4.4 Ananya โ€” Kolkata (Event Enthusiast)

"I love events in Forge of Empires. But the buildings they give you are not always useful. The Fountain of Youth was a huge disappointment. I got it during the Fall Event and thought, 'Wow, this is going to be amazing!' Nope. It's been sitting in my inventory ever since." ๐Ÿ“ฆ

Ananya recommends: "Check the Forge Of Empires Fall Event 2025 Watch for previews of upcoming event buildings. Don't waste your event currency on duds."

4.5 Vikram โ€” Jaipur (Top Guild, Rajput Warriors)

"The Merchant is the king of useless buildings. It's been in the game for years, and it's never been good. I don't understand why new players keep building it. Maybe it's the name? Sounds important? Nahi, bhai. It's a waste of tiles." ๐Ÿ‘‘

Vikram's mantra: "If you're not sure about a building, ask the community. Join the Forge Of Empires Us Innogames forum or the official Discord. There are plenty of desi players ready to help."

๐Ÿ“Œ Want to share your own experience? Use the comment section below. We'd love to hear your desi stories! ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ

5. Why Do These Buildings Exist? ๐Ÿค”

It's a fair question. If these buildings are so useless, why does Innogames keep them in the game? We asked game design experts and veteran players for their take. Here's what we found:

  • Historical accuracy: Some buildings are meant to reflect real historical structures, even if they're not useful in gameplay. The Hunting Blind, for example, is a real thing used by ancient hunters. But in a game about empire-building, it's justโ€ฆ there. ๐Ÿน
  • Noob traps: Let's be real โ€” some buildings are designed to test new players. If you can figure out which buildings are useless, you're ready for the big leagues. It's like a rite of passage. ๐ŸŽ“
  • Event filler: Many useless buildings are event rewards that are meant to be collectibles, not functional buildings. The Fountain of Youth is a perfect example. It's a trophy, not a tool. ๐Ÿ†

So while these buildings may be useless for gameplay, they do serve a purpose in the game's ecosystem. But that doesn't mean you have to build them. ๐Ÿ˜‰

5.1 A Note on Forge Of Empires Music ๐ŸŽต

While we're on the topic of useless things, let's talk about the in-game music. Some players love it, some hate it. But one thing's for sure: it doesn't help you build a better city. ๐Ÿ˜… Check out Forge Of Empires Music if you want to hear the soundtrack while you plan your next move. Just don't expect it to boost your production.

5.2 International Versions ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ

For our French and Spanish readers, we've got you covered: Forge Of Empire Fran Ais and Forge Of Empires Espa A. The useless buildings are the same in every language โ€” waste is universal. ๐ŸŒ

6. How to Avoid Useless Buildings โ€” A Desi Guide ๐Ÿง 

Here are 5 practical tips from the Indian FoE community to help you never waste a tile again:

  1. Research before you build: Use online guides and community forums to check if a building is worth it. Forge For Empires has a great database of all buildings with ratings. ๐Ÿ“š
  2. Follow the data: Don't rely on gut feeling. Use spreadsheets and calculators to compare buildings. We've provided a table above โ€” use it as your bible. ๐Ÿ“Š
  3. Ask the community: Join Indian FoE WhatsApp groups or Discord servers. Players are always happy to help. "I learned more in one week on Discord than in 3 months of playing alone," says Karan from Delhi. ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ
  4. Plan your city layout: Use the City Planner tool (available on the Forge Of Empires US Login Page) to visualise your city before you build. It saves time, coins, and frustration. ๐Ÿ™๏ธ
  5. Learn from mistakes: Every player builds a useless building at some point. The key is to recognise it and delete it quickly. Don't fall for the "sunk cost" fallacy โ€” just because you built it doesn't mean you have to keep it. ๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ

Follow these tips, and you'll be building like a pro in no time. Desi players, unite! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ”ฅ

7. Rate This Guide โญ

Did this guide help you? Rate it and let us know how we can improve. Your feedback helps us create better content for the Indian FoE community. ๐Ÿ™

๐Ÿ’ฌ Share Your Thoughts

Have you built any of these useless buildings? Got a desi story to share? Drop a comment below! We read every single one. ๐Ÿ‘‡

8. Final Thoughts โ€” Kya Seekha? ๐ŸŽฏ

If you take one thing away from this guide, let it be this: space is the most valuable resource in Forge of Empires. Every tile should earn its keep. Don't let useless buildings clog up your city and slow down your progress.

We hope this guide has been helpful, entertaining, and uniquely desi. If you want to dive deeper into the world of Forge of Empires, check out these awesome resources:

And remember: a smart player learns from their mistakes. A wise player learns from others' mistakes. Be wise, yaar. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

Happy building, from the Historical City Game team! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ