The Settlers 7: History Edition beginner production chains and tools guide
Keep construction materials and tools flowing before specializing.
Edition covered
The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom (2010), presented through the 2018 History Edition PC release and its publisher screenshots. History Edition packaging is distinct from the original release; this guide covers the shared production, trade, technology and victory-point systems.
Start with construction materials
Buildings consume planks and stone. Establish woodcutting and a sawmill, secure a stone source where available, and keep the first reserve from disappearing into optional decoration.
| Output | Inputs or source | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Wood | Trees and woodcutter | Feeds sawmills and other workshops |
| Planks | Wood and sawmill | Construction material |
| Iron | Iron ore and coal at smelter | Feeds tools and other goods |
| Tools | Wood and iron at toolmaker | Equips many new workers |
Build the tool chain before it is urgent
New workers usually require tools. Toolmaking uses wood and iron; iron production in turn needs ore and coal, so a tool shortage can take several linked buildings to repair.
| Missing item | Inspect first | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Planks | Wood supply and sawmill | Restore the earlier chain stage |
| Stone | Accessible stone deposits | Expand or obtain through trade |
| Tools | Iron and wood deliveries | Complete the tool chain |
| Workers | Living space and required tools | Provide both before adding workshops |
Inspect the economy display
Use the production-chain display to trace a missing good back to its inputs. A toolmaker with no iron cannot solve the shortage by itself, even when the building is staffed.
Choose expansion for missing materials
If the starting sectors lack a needed resource, inspect neighboring sectors and trade options. A military capture is one route, but bribery, clerics and trade can provide alternatives where available.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Publisher game and edition listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Original publisher manual | files.replacementdocs.com |