Anno 1404 Guide
2009 · Historical city and trade simulationGame guides
| Guide | What you will find |
|---|---|
 Starting a settlement | Build a small connected economy before spreading across several islands. |
 Production chains | Follow each input through the chain before adding another final workshop. |
 Trade routes | Move the right goods to the right island without draining the source. |
| Orient & progression | Use trade between cultures to support the higher tiers of the city. |
| Population tiers | Anno 1404 reference: Peasants, Citizens, Patricians and the rest of this population tiers directory. |
At a glance
| Focus | What to know |
|---|---|
| Read island fertility | Not every island supports every crop or deposit. |
| Keep materials local | Each island has its own stock; ships move goods between them. |
| Supply before upgrading | Higher population tiers introduce more demanding needs. |
Population tiers View guide →
| Tier | Settlement | At a glance |
|---|---|---|
| Peasants | Occidental population | Starting European settlement tier. |
| Citizens | Occidental population | Second tier with expanded goods and service needs. |
| Patricians | Occidental population | Third tier that relies on more complex supply. |
| Noblemen | Occidental population | Highest Occidental population tier. |
| Nomads | Oriental population | Starting Oriental settlement tier. |
| Envoys | Oriental population | Advanced Oriental population tier. |
Quick answers
| Topic | Go straight to |
|---|---|
| Starting a settlement | Inspect the island before settling → |
Pictures All pictures →
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Anno 1404: game and edition overview | store.steampowered.com |