A new building helps only when your gladiators have time and reason to use it. Quarters improve recovery, the Infirmary treats injuries, and the Palus supports training, so the right purchase depends on what is limiting your school. Start with that problem before committing the money you still need for the next match.
Open the Dominus Construction Options
In the collected demo player experience, construction is accessed through the Dominus. Open the available building options, inspect the facility's purpose and cost, then purchase it when the budget allows.
A purchase can have a construction period before the facility becomes usable. Plan it before the moment you urgently need recovery or training support. Buying Quarters immediately before entering an arena does not give an exhausted fighter time to benefit from them.
The official Dominus Gladiatus description frames Ludus expansion around facilities, skills, and the management of morale, injuries, and Fatigue. That is a useful way to judge each purchase: what preparation problem will it solve?
Match Each Facility to Its Job
| Facility | Main purpose | A good time to consider it |
|---|---|---|
| Quarters | Faster Fatigue recovery | Your required fighters struggle to recover between matches |
| Infirmary | Injury treatment | An injured gladiator needs recovery time |
| Palus | Faster training | You can assign a trainee and use the time saved |
The Palus is the training post that player transcripts sometimes call a palace. In the collected demo tooltips, it gives a 20% training-speed benefit to the assigned fighter. That is a training investment, not a substitute for resting.
Quarters and the Infirmary also should not be confused. A gladiator can need injury treatment even when you are already managing Fatigue carefully; ordinary recovery planning is not a reason to ignore an injury shown in the fighter's details.
Assign Gladiators After Construction
Once a facility is ready, use its appropriate assignment interaction. Player experience shows gladiators being sent into recovery rooms and dragged onto the Palus slot for training benefits.
Check that the selected fighter is performing the intended activity. A trainee who is resting is not using the same window to finish a new skill, while someone away on a labor contract is not available for your planned arena lineup.
A simple workflow is:
- Check the next arena match and the number of fighters it needs.
- Decide who should train, recover Fatigue, or receive treatment.
- Assign those gladiators to the relevant available facilities.
- Let Ludus time advance.
- Inspect progress and availability before selecting the next lineup.
The game now automatically pauses when skill training completes, making that a useful point to revisit assignments.
Use Updated Prices and Recovery Rules
The November 2 pre-launch update raises Quarters from 25 to 30 coins. Older recordings show other prices, so do not copy their entire shopping list into a later build without checking your interface.
Official recovery changes also matter. Gladiators removed from Quarters retain the Fatigue they have already recovered. Leaving the Infirmary early removes injuries according to treatment time completed, while restoring Fatigue to its value before admission.
That means a room assignment is something to monitor, not an all-or-nothing decision to forget until the next battle. However, do not assume that removing someone early grants the full benefit of a completed stay.
Some old demo menus show a Temple, but the August 19 update removed it from the demo. A facility mentioned in a recording is not proof that it is available in your current version.
Expand Without Losing the Ability to Operate
Player experience shows both approaches succeeding and failing: buying early training support can help, but spending too freely can leave no margin for ongoing costs, equipment, and the next recruit.
Prioritize the building that addresses a recurring limitation. If two main fighters repeatedly arrive exhausted, Quarters can be more useful than another optional purchase. If an injury threatens the next lineup, the Infirmary addresses a different and immediate need.
Staff are separate investments. The Doctore accelerates training, and the Procurator arranges paid work. Consider their role alongside buildings, but do not mistake hiring a staff member for expanding a recovery room. Under the October 16 update, the Doctore's boost no longer adds extra Fatigue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I buy Ludus buildings?
The collected demo runs access construction through the Dominus. Open those building options, inspect a facility, and purchase it when you can afford it.
Does the Palus heal gladiators?
Its demonstrated purpose is training support. Use Quarters for faster Fatigue recovery and the Infirmary for injuries.
What is the updated Quarters price?
The November 2 official update sets it at 30 coins. Earlier demo recordings show older costs.
Does taking a gladiator out of Quarters erase recovery?
No. The official update states that Fatigue already recovered is retained when the gladiator is removed.