Quick Answer
Artisan vs Tiller: Which Makes More Money?
Compare the Artisan and Tiller professions with a quick profit workflow and presets you can run in minutes.
TL;DR Quick Answer
- Processing-heavy chains usually benefit more from Artisan assumptions.
- Pure farming choices still vary by season and harvest rhythm.
- Use presets below to compare scenarios quickly with your own timing.
Use Case + Steps
- Choose one target season and set the same days-left value across tests.
- Run one processing-heavy preset and one farming-heavy preset.
- Compare results and check if your machines can keep up with crop flow.
- Pick the path that gives stable output with less idle time and less backlog.
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FAQ
Is Artisan better than Tiller for long-term money?
Artisan usually wins once your farm is processing-heavy. Tiller can still be useful earlier when most income comes from raw crops rather than crafted goods.
Can I still use this guide if I currently run Artisan-only presets?
Yes. Use this page as a decision framework and compare scenarios consistently. The key is to keep assumptions fixed while testing different crop chains.
Which crops show the biggest processing upside?
High-value fruit and keg-focused chains usually show the clearest upside because processed multipliers scale strongly with stable input and machine uptime.
How should I test my own setup quickly?
Pick one season, run one farming-focused preset and one processing-focused preset, then compare output and backlog risk. Repeat with your real days-left value.