The Settlers 7: History Edition traders, clerics and peaceful expansion guide
Compare economic routes to new sectors and victory points.
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.
Provide a clear trade route
Traders cannot simply cross enemy sectors to reach a destination. Inspect the route between the Export Office and the target before committing goods or expecting a delivery to finish.
| Trader rank | Exchange capacity per trip | Requirement to check |
|---|---|---|
| Hawker | One exchange | Basic Export Office training |
| Salesman | Three exchanges | Upgraded Export Office |
| Merchant | Five exchanges | Further Export Office upgrade |
| Any trader | Needs a clear physical route | Enemy sectors can block travel |
Separate exchange trips from outpost expansion
Trading at a Port or Marketplace exchanges goods and brings the trader back. Establishing a new trade-map outpost consumes the required specialists as part of the expedition.
| Method | Main input | Best question |
|---|---|---|
| Military attack | Soldiers and supplies | Can the army defeat the defenders? |
| Bribery | Coins and a trader | Is the route clear and price affordable? |
| Cleric action | Suitable religious specialists | Does the sector permit this approach? |
| Trade acquisition | Goods and trader capacity | Can trade solve the shortage faster? |
Use bribery when it is the right price
A neutral sector can sometimes be acquired by sending coins with a trader. Compare that cost with recruiting and supplying the military force needed to take the same location.
Supply clerics before racing technology
Church and monastery actions need trained clerics and supporting goods. Check the technology map and available route before investing in a research plan another player can claim first.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Publisher game and edition listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Original publisher manual | files.replacementdocs.com |