How to Upgrade One Marketplace to Level 3 in Demacia Rising

League of Legends (LoL) is a multiplayer online battle arena where players aim to destroy the Nexus. In the Demacia Rising game mode, upgrading your economic structures is essential for long-term growth. One key structure is the Marketplace, which generates valuable resources and enables trade.

This guide provides a clear, step-by-step process to upgrade one Marketplace to Level 3.

Quick Reference: Upgrade Requirements

Category	Details
Research Required	Marketplace (unlocked at Capital City Level 3)
Research Costs	500 Silver Shields, 31 Valor, 4500 Lumber, 2250 Stone, 1800 Metal
Settlement Requirement	Must be Level 3 or higher (e.g., The Great City)
Upgrade Path	Build → Level 2 → Level 3

Step-by-Step Guide to Upgrading the Marketplace to Level 3

Phase 1: Research the Marketplace

Before you can build or upgrade a Marketplace, you must unlock it through research.

Step	Action
1	Tap the Research icon on the bottom right of your screen
2	Navigate to Capital City research
3	Ensure you have Capital City Level 3 unlocked
4	Find and select the Marketplace icon
5	Verify you have sufficient resources:
	• 500 Silver Shields
	• 31 Valor
	• 4500 Lumber
	• 2250 Stone
	• 1800 Metal
6	Tap “Unlock” to complete the research

Phase 2: Build the Marketplace

You need to build a Marketplace in a settlement that is at least Level 3.

Step	Action
1	Select a Level 3 or higher settlement (The Great City is an excellent choice)
2	Open the settlement’s build menu
3	Find and select the Marketplace structure
4	Tap “Build” and confirm
5	Wait for construction to complete (or use the Sun icon to skip turns)

Phase 3: Upgrade to Level 2

Step	Action
1	With the settlement selected, tap on the Marketplace structure
2	Select “Upgrade”
3	Confirm you have the required resources (check in-game for specific costs)
4	Wait for the upgrade to complete
5	The Marketplace is now Level 2

Phase 4: Upgrade to Level 3

Step	Action
1	Tap on the Marketplace again (now Level 2)
2	Select “Upgrade”
3	Confirm you have the required resources
4	Wait for the upgrade to complete
5	The Marketplace is now Level 3
6	Quest automatically completes

Why Upgrade the Marketplace?

Benefit	Impact
Increased Resource Generation	Higher-level Marketplaces produce more Gold or trade goods per turn
Unlocks Trade Options	May enable trading with other settlements or factions
Quest Progression	Required for completing this specific objective
Economic Foundation	Strong economy supports military expansion

Resource Gathering Tips

Resource	How to Acquire
Silver Shields	Earned through playing League of Legends matches, daily missions, and event rewards
Valor	Generated by特定 buildings; check your resource-generating structures
Lumber	Produced by Lumber Mills; upgrade them to increase output
Stone	Generated by Quarries; ensure you have sufficient stone production
Metal	Mined from Mines; prioritize metal production for upgrades

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question	Answer
Can I upgrade a Marketplace in any settlement?	No. The settlement must be Level 3 or higher to build and upgrade a Marketplace.
What if I don’t have enough resources?	Focus on generating resources through your existing structures and completing daily tasks for Silver Shields.
Do I need to build a new Marketplace or upgrade an existing one?	You can upgrade an existing Marketplace. The quest only requires one Marketplace to reach Level 3.
Which settlement is best for this?	The Great City is an excellent choice as it’s your capital and typically the highest-level settlement.
What does a Marketplace do?	Generates resources and enables trade, supporting your economy.

Summary Table: Upgrade Checklist

Phase	Action	Status
1	Research Marketplace at Capital City Level 3	☐
2	Build Marketplace in Level 3+ settlement	☐
3	Upgrade Marketplace to Level 2	☐
4	Upgrade Marketplace to Level 3	☐

Conclusion

Upgrading a Marketplace to Level 3 in Demacia Rising requires careful planning and resource management. By first researching the Marketplace at Capital City Level 3, building it in a Level 3+ settlement (like The Great City), and then upgrading it twice, you’ll complete the quest and strengthen your economy.