Anno 1404 (Dawn of Discovery) shifts the series into late medieval/early Renaissance times and introduces Venice as a unique playable faction in the Venice expansion. This guide covers how Venice works, key mechanics, strategies for success, and tips to dominate trade, diplomacy, and island development using the Venetian tools and buildings.
is a game of patience and flowcharts. Look at your production screen (Press F1). If a good has a red bar, fix it immediately. If a good has a green bar, you are safe. Keep balancing, keep spying, and your empire will last a thousand years.
Keep your warehouses stocked with medical supplies and fire stations upgraded to quickly mitigate the damage if a sabotage attempt succeeds. Key Strategies for the Venice Scenarios Anno 1404 Venice Guide
The most common reason for collapse in Venice between 2,000 and 5,000 population is .
The City Council system is the most powerful addition in Anno 1404: Venice . It allows you to execute a hostile takeover of an enemy island using gold rather than cannons. How Island Buyouts Work Anno 1404 (Dawn of Discovery) shifts the series
Every game begins in the Occident. Your goal here is to establish a robust supply chain to support your population’s ascension through civilization tiers.
| Spy Action | Cost (Influence) | Effect | Countered by | |-------------|----------------|--------|---------------| | Bribe Defenders | 30 | Defenders won't fire for 30 sec | Watchtower lv2 | | Poison Well | 20 | -20% happiness, -10% growth | Well upgrade | | Incite Riot | 40 | Market disabled, -50% tax | Patrols | | Steal Tech | 50 | You gain a building blueprint | University | Look at your production screen (Press F1)
Keep an eye out for suspicious individuals wandering your streets. Spies often wear distinct, slightly glowing outfits or exhibit strange pathing behavior. Clicking on them manually reveals them instantly.