To prevent sabotage like the "False Prophet" from spreading, keep your residential blocks somewhat modular. If a riot starts in one sector, it won't necessarily paralyze your entire capital.
Objectives
To secure your own islands against foreign buyouts, buy your own council seats early. This forces your opponents to pay a premium to replace your seat with theirs. Anno 1404 Venice Guide
: It is often smarter to Deny Ascension Rights in the early game. This prevents you from being overwhelmed by the complex needs of higher social classes before your economy is ready.
The Ultimate Anno 1404 Venice Guide: Master the Seas and the Shadows To prevent sabotage like the "False Prophet" from
If an opponent is expanding too fast, focus your economic output on buying out their smaller, essential islands. 6. Advanced Tips & Optimization
, you can send spies to rival islands to commit acts of sabotage, such as poisoning wells, setting fires, or inciting uprisings to stall an opponent's economy. City Council & "Key to the City" This forces your opponents to pay a premium
: Place a Market House and surround it with up to 4 Lumberjack Huts . Ensure they have enough tree space to operate at 100%.
: 40 houses were quickly clustered around a Marketplace.
in competitive or co-op play. In co-op, team members share resources, money, and prestige to build a single empire together. Scenario Enhancements