Ubisoft Mainz released Anno 1800 on 16 April 2019 and built it around five Old World population tiers that each demand more goods than the one below. Sunken Treasures followed on 30 July 2019 with Cape Trelawney and Crown Falls, a continental island roughly three times the size of anything in the base game and 103 Influence to settle. Later sessions add the New World, the Arctic and Enbesa, each with its own residents, goods and shipping problem.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key combinations |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Old World
Key resources: Schnapps, Beer, Sausages, Steel Beams, Weapons, Sewing Machines Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Clipper upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Cape Trelawney
Key resources: Crown Falls building space, Old Nate's goods, seabed salvage Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Clipper upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The New World
Key resources: Cotton, Sugar Cane, Rum, Coffee, Cocoa, Tobacco Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Clipper upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Arctic
Key resources: Gas for Airships, furs, whale oil Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Schooner max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Enbesa
Key resources: Research items, Scholar bonuses, unique Enbesan goods Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Schooner max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Old World to Cape Trelawney)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Clipper once accessible
Mid Game (The New World)
- Push Clipper to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Schooner
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (The Arctic to Enbesa)
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment: Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials: Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear: Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring The New World farming: This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early: Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Read the fertility list in the island panel before you plant a flag. An island without Grain fertility can never bake its own Bread, and hauling Bread across the map for 5,000 Workers costs more shipping than the island is worth.
- Farm The New World during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build. Some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Anno 1800 Guides
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- Anno 1800 Tier List
- Anno 1800 Walkthrough
- Anno 1800 Beginner's Guide
- Anno 1800 Tips & Tricks
- Anno 1800 Weapons Guide
- Anno 1800 Combat Guide
- Anno 1800 Boss Guide
- Anno 1800 Maps & Locations
- Anno 1800 Classes & Characters
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