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Watchtower Albion | All info, bonuses & items | Anno 117 Buildings
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General information on the building Watchtower
The building 
Watchtower of the Anno 117 world 
Albion belongs to the category Amenities.
Other buildings in this building class include, for example 
Latrine (
Latium) and 
Well (Latium).
It is available from the civilisation level 
Smiths.
For it to be built or to function correctly, certain requirements must be met:
It must be unlocked via a certain discovery of the research tree unlocked.
It has the following area effects, which influence the attributes of your island or of the buildings in its area of influence as follows: 
Happiness (+1).
The construction costs of the building are 500 
Denarii, 2 
Timber and 2 
Tiles.
To operate it, it requires 5 
Denarii and 3 
Waders.
Watchtower requires an area of 2×2 fields on the standard grid, and on the diagonal grid (45°) it is 3×3 fields.
All research for the building Watchtower
Watchtower can be improved by the following discoveries in the research tree:
| Name | Category | Description | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
 Watchtowers |
 Civic Costs: 8k |
Increases Happiness nearby. | Unlocks Amenity: Watchtowers |
All specialist items for the building Watchtower
Watchtower can be improved by the following specialists:
Arnus, All-Placating Dampener
Heroic
Watchtowers on Island:
Upkeep Cost
-25%
Fire Safety Area effect
+1
Happiness Area effect
+1
City Watches in range:
Response Time
-50%
Available Patrols
+2
Belief Area effect
+3
City Watches in range:
Response Time
-25%
Available Patrols
+2
Belief Area effect
+2
Boost Unlock
Have at least 9 specialists equipped.
Sources
Guest
12k
Military
Lucia Sophus, Imperial Occultist
Legendary
Amenity in range:
Upkeep Cost
-40%
Belief Area effect
+4
Knowledge Area effect
-1
Amenity in range:
Upkeep Cost
-20%
Belief Area effect
+3
Knowledge Area effect
-1
Boost Unlock
Have the relationship “Supporter” or “Favourite” with the emperor.
Sources
Guest Research(1) Festivals(9)
600k
Religion
Abuccus
Rare
Watchtowers in range:
Income Area effect
+0,5
Sources
Decision(1)
15k
Finance
Frequently asked questions about the Anno 117 building Watchtower
What do the construction and upkeep of the building Watchtower cost in Anno 117?
Denarii, 2 Timber and 2 Tiles. Operating the building Watchtower requires in Anno 117 5 Denarii and 3 Waders .From when can I build the building Watchtower in Anno 117?
Smiths. For the building Watchtower to be built or to function correctly in Anno 117, you need: Discovery in the research tree.How much space do I have to plan for building the Watchtower building in Anno 117?
Which discoveries in the research tree can I use to improve the building Watchtower in Anno 117?
Watchtowers.Which specialist items can I use to improve the building Watchtower in Anno 117?
Arnus, All-Placating Dampener (heroic); Lucia Sophus, Imperial Occultist (legendary); and Abuccus (rare).