Blueprints

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Blueprints represent the viceroy's ability to build a specific type of building in their settlement.

Overview

Example of blueprint choices available from reputation.

Every viceroy starts with a few Essential Blueprints that they can always build in every settlement. These are unlocked by purchasing upgrades in the Smoldering City. Viceroys can also bring blueprints for some buildings with them when Embarking. The main method for Viceroys to unlock new blueprints in a given settlement is by gaining reputation. Every time the reputation bar hits a threshold with a blue dot, a new blueprint choice will become available. Traders sometimes have blueprints available for purchase, replacing one of the perks slots.

The Coastal Grove biome has unique mechanics related to blueprints. The number of blueprints available from gaining reputation is reduced, but new blueprints can be obtained by sending out expeditions in the Strider Port

Viceroys do not have the blueprints for the Ancient Hearth or the Main Warehouse; they start settlements with these buildings constructed.

List of Essential Blueprints

Main page: List of Essential Blueprints

The Blueprints in this list can be earned through completing Deeds and buying Upgrades in the Smoldering City. Once earned, they become Essential, which means they are available from the start of every settlement.

Roads

Blueprint	Unlock or Upgrade
Path	(always available)
Paved Road	Unlocked on Level 3
Reinforced Road	Unlocked on Level 13

Camps

Blueprint	Unlock or Upgrade
Woodcutters' Camp	(always available)
Stonecutters' Camp	(always available)
Harvesters' Camp	(always available)
Small Fishing Hut	Unlocked on Level 2
Small Foragers' Camp	(always available)
Small Herbalists' Camp	Unlocked on Level 2
Small Trappers' Camp	(always available)

Food Production

Blueprint	Unlock or Upgrade
Farm Field	(always available)
Field Kitchen	Unlocked with Obsidian Archive Level 11 Upgrade

Housing

Blueprint	Unlock or Upgrade
Shelter	(always available)
Big Shelter	Unlocked with Ancient Knowledge Deed
Human House	Unlocked with Vanguard Spire Level 1 Upgrade
Beaver House	Unlocked with Vanguard Spire Level 2 Upgrade
Lizard House	Unlocked with Vanguard Spire Level 3 Upgrade
Harpy House	Unlocked with Vanguard Spire Level 4 Upgrade
Fox House	Unlocked with Vanguard Spire Level 6 Upgrade
Frog House	Unlocked at Level 9
Bat House	Unlocked at Level 11

Industry

Blueprint	Unlock or Upgrade
Crude Workstation	(always available)
Makeshift Post	(always available)

City Buildings

Blueprint	Unlock or Upgrade
Blight Post	Automatically available on Veteran Difficulty and higher
Hydrant	Automatically available on Veteran Difficulty and higher
Small Warehouse	(always available)
Small Hearth	(always available)
Trading Post	(always available)
Forsaken Altar	Automatically available on Prestige 1 Difficulty and higher

Strategies

• Often, viceroys will avoid choosing their initial several Blueprints until they know a little bit more about their mission. For example, waiting to pick until opening the first Glade or choosing a Cornerstone first.