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Anno 1404

House:

Learn about the fundamental House building in Anno 1404, including costs, capacity, and upgrade requirements.

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Learn about the fundamental House building in Anno 1404, including costs, capacity, and upgrade requirements.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Build a House (2x2 size, costs 1 Wood).
  2. 2
    Ensure the House is connected by road to a marketplace and within its influence.
  3. 3
    Meet settler demands (Resource Demands and Influence Building Demands) to trigger upgrades.
  4. 4
    Pay the upgrade cost from your coffers; it is automatically deducted if available.
  5. 5
    You can block upgrades in the trade menu if resources are low.
  6. 6
    Houses can be downgraded if settler needs are not met, requiring the full upgrade cost again.
  7. 7
    Houses can be destroyed by maladies; rebuild by clicking on them and paying 1 Wood.

Details:

  • Size: 2x2
  • Initial Cost: 1 Wood
  • Upkeep: 0
  • Holds:
    • Pioneers: 8 people
    • Settlers: 12 people
    • Citizens: 18 people
    • Patricians: 25 people
    • Aristocrats: 40 people
  • Upgrade Costs:
    • Settlers: 1 Wood
    • Citizens: 2 Wood, 1 Stone
    • Patricians: 3 Wood, 2 Stone, 1 Iron
    • Aristocrats: 3 Wood, 3 Stone, 2 Iron
  • Availability: Immediately
Tips
  • Houses are the backbone of your economy as they house settlers who pay taxes.
  • You will build far more houses than any other structure.
  • The distance from the marketplace beyond its influence area is irrelevant.
  • Upgrading houses increases population capacity and tax income.
  • Blocking upgrades in the trade menu can prevent resource depletion.
  • Downgraded houses do not refund previous upgrade costs.

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