Anno 1404 Venice Guide

Unlike a Sandbox, the "Venice" campaign focuses on becoming the Doge. To win:

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Venice is not just a map expansion; it introduces the Council. You can run for "Dogeship" by using spies.

| Tier | Needs to upgrade | Unlocks | |------|----------------|---------| | Peasant | Fish, Cider, Chapel | Hemp, Stone, Sails | | Citizen | Spices (import), Church, Clothes | Iron, Weapons, Beer | | Patrician | Bread, Beer, Books (import), School | Glass, Rose oil, Cannons | | Noble | All above + Leather, Candlesticks, Wine | War machines, Battle ships, Glass chain | Anno 1404 Venice Guide

Venice introduced multiplayer to the series.

The primary addition in the expansion is the ability to play as the Venetians. While they share many units and buildings with the Occidental faction, they possess unique mechanics that alter the playstyle significantly. Unlike a Sandbox, the "Venice" campaign focuses on

Anno is about balancing production rates.

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Key early milestone: ~80 citizens → unlocks stone quarry and small chapel. Venice is not just a map expansion; it

The best Venice military unit is the Small Cog with Fire Torches (upgraded via the Arsenal).