Anno 1701 Production Chains [verified] Jun 2026

In the early game, your populace is simple. They require little, but the machinery of production must be established immediately.

: Notice that Tools , Weapons , and Cannons all share the same precursor (1 Ore Mine + 1 Smelter), which supports 2 final production buildings (e.g., 2 Tool Makers or 2 Weapon Smithies) .

Master the chain, and you don't just survive the 18th century—you own it.

Before we list buildings, you need to understand the clock. Almost every production building in Anno 1701 operates on a 60-second cycle (give or take a few seconds for travel time).