Anno 1404 Walkthrough: Start to Finish Guide

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This guide covers the core gameplay loop of Anno 1404, focusing on efficient island settlement, resource production, and citizen needs to progress from a small outpost to a thriving metropolis. It emphasizes strategic island choices, managing early game resources like wood and tools, and gradually expanding to meet the demands of higher citizen tiers.

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Walkthrough

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Finding a perfect island: Seek large, flat islands with minimal wasted space, close to neutral ports, centrally located, with Cider and Hemp fertility, and at least two Stone and Iron Ore deposits. Settle on the southern end for initial deliveries.
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First settlement: Establish a warehouse, surround it with three woodcutters and two fisherman's huts. Build a marketplace and houses, increasing taxes to 'Calm' once full. Build Cider farms to satisfy peasants and enable ascension. Build a Chapel only after peasants are satisfied with cider.
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Exploration: Use your Flagship to discover all islands. Visit Lord Northburgh, buy a Diplomatic Scroll with honor, and trade it to Al Zahir for resources. Use these resources to boost stone and tool production or start an Oriental settlement.
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Stone and tool production: Prioritize producing Stone and Tools to reduce NPC reliance. Block ascension after reaching 16 Citizen houses. Build Stonemason's huts and an Iron Ore mine, Charcoal burner, and two Tool maker's workshops.
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Satisfying citizen needs: Produce Linen Garments (Hemp Farms, Weavers Hut) and Ropes (Hemp Farms, Rope Yards). Set up a second Tools chain. Implement fire protection with Carpenter's or Fire stations once you pass 355 Citizens.
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Developing the Orient: Settle a large Oriental island with Spices and Dates fertility. Build 10 Nomad Houses, Date plantations, and Spice plantations. Deliver Spices to your northern island. Aim for 440 Nomads for building access and honor rewards. Build Milk farms and consider a Stonecutter's hut.
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Developing the north further: With Spices, Citizens can become Patricians. Settle a new northern island with Brine deposits, a river, and Crops/Herbs fertility. Produce Bread (Crop Farms, Mill, Bakery), Beer (Monastery Garden, Crop Farm, Monastery Brewery), and Leather Jerkins (Pigs, Salt Mine, Salt Works, Charcoal Burner, Tannery). Upgrade trading fleets of Al Vizir and Northburgh.

Tips

Purchase all available wood and tools from Lord Northburgh early on for an aggressive start.
Restart the game if an AI claims the best island before you do, unless you seek a challenge.
Place Trees around woodcutters to ensure they operate at 100% efficiency.
Adjust taxes strategically: 'Euphoric' for ascension, 'Happy' for growth, and 'Calm' when houses are full to maximize income.
Use Fire stations over Carpenter's buildings due to lower maintenance costs in the early to mid-game.
Sell surplus goods like Ropes to generate steady income.
Upgrade trading fleets of NPCs to increase their visit frequency and purchasing power.

The primary reward for following this walkthrough is the efficient establishment and growth of your Anno 1404 settlements, leading to a prosperous economy and the ability to meet the demands of all citizen tiers, ultimately enabling you to achieve victory in various game modes.

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