: Production of weapons and cannons requires an Ore/Smelter/Lumberjack chain. 1701 A.D. - Guide and Walkthrough - PC - By F1_2004
Citizens swap basic wool for finer garments treated with whale oil.
This is the easiest chain in the game. It requires no refining. Simply place the hut on a coastline. One hut can support a large early-game population, but citizens will eventually demand more complex food options. Building Materials (Wood) Ratio: 1 Forester’s Hut →right arrow 1 Lumberjack’s Hut Output: Wood anno 1701 production chains
If you see a flashing exclamation mark above a production facility, it means the building's internal storage is full. Upgrade your nearest Market Building to add more carts and unlock faster pickup times.
To ensure you never run out of a critical resource, you can set a at a warehouse. The AI will not use this stock for production or trade, creating a safety buffer. For example, set a minimum of 5 tons of timber so you always have reserves for emergencies. If your treasury is overflowing, don't be afraid to overproduce . Having a surplus of a good that your population doesn’t fully consume can be sold to neutral merchants or AI opponents for a steady profit. If you find yourself in a deficit, you can temporarily pause less important industries (e.g., turning off a jewelry chain to save money) until your finances recover. : Production of weapons and cannons requires an
Aristocrats are the ultimate end-game citizen tier. They pay massive taxes but demand highly complex luxury goods. Jewelry (Gold Mine + Gem Mine →right arrow Goldsmith) The most expensive production chain in the game. 1 Gold Mine : 1 Gem Mine : 1 Goldsmith
Bread replaces fish as the primary, high-density food source. 2 Grain Farms : 1 Windmill : 1 Bakery This is the easiest chain in the game
In Anno 1701 , mastering production chains is the single most important factor for building a thriving island empire. Your citizens will not evolve without a steady supply of goods, and your treasury will quickly empty if your economy is inefficient. This comprehensive guide breaks down every production chain in the game, analyzes optimal building ratios, and provides strategic layouts to prevent bottlenecks. Understanding Production Chain Fundamentals
Once raw materials are collected, they need to be processed. This could involve transforming wheat into flour, which then gets turned into bread, or processing ores into metals, which are then used to make tools.
: This is your first complex chain. You’ll need 1 Ore Mine, 1 Lumberjack, 1 Smelter, and 2 Tool Makers.