The King Is Watching: How to Move Buildings
Written by Alec Blackwood | The King is Watching
Hold Shift and Left-Click any building to move it. That’s it. You can reposition buildings anytime, and it’s one of the most important mechanics in the game. With that said, let’s dive a bit into why it is important and how you can best utilize building movement.
Why Moving Buildings is Important
Vision Is Everything
Your kingdom only works where your gaze is active. Being able to move buildings lets you rotate your vision between:
Resource hubs (wood, wheat, clay)
Military zones (militia camps, barracks, dragon nests)
Spell or healing centers (hospitals, arenas, colleges)
Instead of wasting gold or remaking buildings, just shift them in and out of active zones.
Swapping Production Priority
Let’s say you’re low on Wheat but not Wood. Instead of building a second Wheat Field, just:
Move your Sawmill out
Drop the Wheat Field into the vision area
Let it produce for a few days
Swap again when done
There’s a short delay where output slows, but it's worth it every time.
Combat Layouts
During big waves or boss fights, use Shift-move to:
Bring Hospitals near the frontline
Activate Arenas or Concerts for buff zones
Slide Forge or Dragon Nests out to boost troop training speed
You can even pause between waves to pre-position.
When to Move Buildings
Use it to:
Replace your Market with a Gold Mine
Temporarily add a second Forge during upgrades
Rearrange for better Flour and Wheat flow for dragons
Place a Mill or Dragon Nest under vision only when ready to use
Switch from militia to dragon training without deleting anything
What Can’t Be Moved?
You can’t move your castle or any destroyed buildings. Everything else, including resource generators, troop producers, healing stations, and vision upgrades, can be moved freely as long as you’re playing the standard character.
Final Blurb
Moving buildings with Shift-Click isn’t optional... it’s essential. If you’re still rebuilding from scratch, stop now and start rotating your layout like a real king. The faster you master this, the longer your reign will last.
FAQ
How do you move a building in The King Is Watching?
Hold Shift and Left-Click the building. Then place it in a new spot.
Does moving a building cost anything?
No gold cost, just a short production slowdown.
Can I move a building during a wave?
Yes. Between waves is safer, but you can move buildings anytime.
Can all characters move buildings?
In the standard mode, yes. Some future characters may have restrictions.
Should I delete buildings or move them?
Always move unless you permanently don’t need it. Deleting wastes resources.
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