Anno 1404 / Population tiers
Anno 1404 population tiers and promotion planning
Anno 1404 reference: Peasants, Citizens, Patricians and the rest of this population tiers directory.
Edition covered
Base Anno 1404 (also called Dawn of Discovery). Pictures show the 2020 History Edition. Venice multiplayer, espionage and city-council takeover mechanics are outside these guides.
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Population tiers
More population tiers
- Peasants — Occidental population · Starting European settlement tier.
Quick notes
- Use the house panel as the checklist. Every residence displays its current needs and advancement conditions.
- Keep lower tiers useful. The settlement is a population pyramid rather than a race to replace every house with the highest tier.
- Separate goods from services. A warehouse full of a product does not satisfy a house that lacks a required public service.
- Promote in manageable groups. A mass promotion can increase demand faster than trade routes can refill warehouses.
Use the house panel as the checklist
| 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. |
Keep lower tiers useful
| Check | Evidence | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Happiness and taxes | Residence panel | Set conditions that permit advancement |
| Goods | Steady local stock | Produce or import the missing item |
| Services | House coverage | Extend the needed public service |
| Building materials | Island inventory | Reserve supplies before promotion |
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Publisher game and edition listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Ubisoft original manual | manualmachine.com |
| Goat Farm and milk reference | anno1404.fandom.com |