Learn how to effectively establish and manage spice production in Anno 1404. This guide covers island selection, building chains, and trade routes for optimal spice output.
This section of the Anno 1404 walkthrough focuses on acquiring and producing Spices, a crucial resource for advancing your civilization. It details the process from finding the right island to setting up production chains and trade routes.
Walkthrough
- 1Find a large Oriental island with Spices and Dates fertility.
- 2Settle the island and build 10 Nomad Houses to reach 150 Nomads.
- 3Build one Date plantation with a Noria (if in a desert area) to supply Dates.
- 4Once 150 Nomads are settled, construct two or three Spice plantations.
- 5Establish a Trade Route to deliver Spices to your northern island.
- 6Expand the Oriental settlement to produce Wood, Stone, and Tools, aiming for at least 440 Nomads.
- 7Build Milk farms for increased tax income, but postpone Carpet production for now.
- 8Adjust taxes to 'Calm' once houses are full, and revert to 'Euphoric' for ascension.
- 9Build a Stonecutter's hut for construction needs and potential harbor defenses.
- 10Note that the Bath house is the only Oriental building requiring Stone, needed later in the game.
- 11With Spices secured, your Citizens can progress to Patrician level.
Tips
- Prioritize islands with both Spices and Dates fertility for efficiency.
- Ensure enough Nomad housing to unlock Spice production.
- Use trade routes effectively to transport Spices to your main settlement.
- Develop the Oriental island to be self-sufficient in basic resources like Wood, Stone, and Tools.
- Manage taxes carefully to balance income and population growth.
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