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