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Overview[]

ArcheAge has a complex housing system, where you are placing houses on "Housing Zone" (on the open world) accessible to everyone who isn't on a free account, unlike in other MMOs where they are being instanced.

In ArcheAge players can build their own houses, with different types and sizes. They can be used as decoration, storage place, relaxing, crafting, safe spot from PK'ers...

It is possible to set permissions to the houses, like who you want to be able to enter, to use the storage chests, etc. There is a family system in the game too, so not everyone needs to have their own house, they can share the same one.

Non-patron players can't build any type or house, but they are still able to buy a blueprint from Mirage Isles. Although they won't be able to build a house anywhere. They still, however can use a person's house if the house permissions allow them to.

Build A House[]

Building a house step by step:

1. Acquire a blueprint (buy from NPC) on Mirage Island (See below for list of houses and prices). 
   - To get to Mirage Island, you'll need to find a portal. 
   - You can find these portals on your map, as the blue swirl. 
2. Place down the foundation
3. Right-click blueprint
4. Rotate as you like to the desired direction you want the house to look. 
   - Each house has a circle of influence around it, where you can place things and have them be protected from theft. 
   - The circles must not overlap with other housing circles. 
5. Make bundles of 100 wood, stone or iron
6. Carry bundles to the house
7. Use bundles to build the house
   - Keep in mind that more expensive houses need more wood/stone. 
   - So get ready to walk a few times from the crafting station to your house 
   - If the house is a bigger one, its advised to ask friends to help you out, since it takes too much time to build it alone. 
   - The simplest houses need 200 wood and 200 ore (4 times the walking)
   - The bigger ones require several thousand mats    
8. Now when the house is constructed, it's time to decorate it. 
   - Buy recipes from NPC and craft the objects. 
   - The housing blueprints or "deeds" are only purchasable using a new currency implemented as part of the new trade system, and NOT the standard gold earned normally. 
      - There are silver coins (tear drop coins) and gold coins (Gilda Star Coins).

Destroying, Losing and Taxing Houses[]

Destroying the houses:

-Southern Continent: Houses built here can't be destroyed, only way to lose them is by not paying the taxes.

-Northern Continent: When the enemy takes over a territory, they can demolish all houses built within a 100m radius from the center of the territory. When a player loses their house, it will be sent to them via mail, so its possible to rebuild it again as it was before, so technically they just lost the housing spot earlier and have to look for a new one.

Tax rates, depends where is your house located:

-Southern Continent: There is a standard tax rate on the main continents set by the developers. The bigger the house, the higher the taxes. It didn't work out a percentage, but it seemed reasonable...ish. For lower level players the amount seems like a lot because the quests don't pay out that much. For higher level players the amount is chump change. Keep in mind that this is for the smallest house, so if you really want a big house expect it to cost you.

-Northern Continent: On the so called PvP Continent the taxes are determined by who owns the territory. Taxes are paid through the mail system and you will be notified a week in advance of when they are due. Payment is either for 1 week or 2 weeks.

Eastern Houses[]

Villa Houses[]

Name Plan Cost Construction Material Dimensions Decor Limit Security Deposit Taxes
Swept-Roof Villa Icon Swept-Roof Villa 100 GildaStar1 2x Pstone , 1x Plogs 16m x 16m 45 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 10 x Taxcert Tax Certificate

Chalet Houses[]

Name Plan Cost Construction Material Dimensions Decor Limit Security Deposit Taxes
Swept-Roof Chalet Icon Swept-Roof Manor 100 GildaStar1 10x Pstone , 5x Pstone , 5x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Taxcert Tax Certificate

Manor Houses[]

Name Plan Cost Construction Material Dimensions Decor Limit Security Deposit Taxes
Swept-Roof Manor Icon Swept-Roof Chalet 500 GildaStar1 45x Pstone , 15x Pmetal , 25x Plogs 28m x 28m 150 Items 50 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 25 x Taxcert Tax Certificate

Western Houses[]

Small Houses[]

Cottages[]

Name Plan Cost Construction Material Dimensions Decor Limit Security Deposit Taxes
Spring cottage Rustic Spring Cottage 15 GildaStar1 1x Pstone , 2x Plogs 16m x 16m 45 Items 20 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 10 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
Spring cottage Stone Spring Cottage 15 GildaStar1 2x Pstone , 1x Plogs 16m x 16m 45 Items 20 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 10 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
Spring cottage Tudor Spring Cottage 15 GildaStar1 2x Pstone , 1x Plogs 16m x 16m 45 Items 20 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 10 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
Slate cottage Rustic Slate Cottage 15 GildaStar1 1x Pstone , 2x Plogs 16m x 16m 45 Items 20 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 10 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
Slate cottage Stone Slate Cottage 15 GildaStar1 2x Pstone , 1x Plogs 16m x 16m 45 Items 20 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 10 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
Slate cottage Tudor Slate Cottage 15 GildaStar1 2x Pstone , 1x Plogs 16m x 16m 45 Items 20 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 10 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
Rose cottage Rustic Rose Cottage 15 GildaStar1 1x Pstone , 2x Plogs 16m x 16m 45 Items 20 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 10 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
Rose cottage Stone Rose Cottage 15 GildaStar1 2x Pstone , 1x Plogs 16m x 16m 45 Items 20 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 10 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
Rose cottage Tudor Rose Cottage 15 GildaStar1 2x Pstone , 1x Plogs 16m x 16m 45 Items 20 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 10 x Taxcert Tax Certificate

Medium Houses[]

Manors[]

Name Plan Cost Construction Material Dimensions Decor Limit Security Deposit Taxes
25 Rustic Spring Manor 200 GildaStar1 10x Pstone , 10x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
25 Stone Spring Manor 200 GildaStar1 15x Pstone , 5x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Tax Certificate Tax Certificate
25 Tudor Spring Manor 200 GildaStar1 15x Pstone , 5x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Tax Certificate Tax Certificate
25 Rustic Slate Manor 200 GildaStar1 10x Pstone , 10x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Tax Certificate Tax Certificate
25 Stone Slate Manor 200 GildaStar1 15x Pstone , 5x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Tax Certificate Tax Certificate
25 Tudor Slate Manor 200 GildaStar1 15x Pstone , 5x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Tax Certificate Tax Certificate
25 Rustic Rose Manor 200 GildaStar1 10x Pstone , 10x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Tax Certificate Tax Certificate
25 Stone Rose Manor 200 GildaStar1 15x Pstone , 5x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Tax Certificate Tax Certificate
25 Tudor Rose Manor 200 GildaStar1 10x Pstone , 10x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Tax Certificate Tax Certificate

Townhouses[]

Name Plan Cost Construction Material Dimensions Decor Limit Security Deposit Taxes
25 Rustic Spring Townhouse 300 GildaStar1 10x Pstone , 5x Pmetal , 10x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
25Stone Spring Townhouse 300 GildaStar1 15x Pstone , 5x Pmetal , 5x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
25 Tudor Spring Townhouse 300 GildaStar1 15x Pstone , 5x Pmetal , 5x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
25 Rustic Slate Townhouse 300 GildaStar1 10x Pstone , 5x Pmetal , 10x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
25 Stone Slate Townhouse 300 GildaStar1 15x Pstone , 5x Pmetal , 5x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
25 Tudor Slate Townhouse 300 GildaStar1 15x Pstone , 5x Pmetal , 5x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
25 Rustic Rose Townhouse 300 GildaStar1 10x Pstone , 5x Pmetal , 10x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
25 Stone Rose Townhouse 300 GildaStar1 15x Pstone , 5x Pmetal , 5x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
25Tudor Rose Townhouse 300 GildaStar1 15x Pstone , 5x Pmetal , 5x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Taxcert Tax Certificate

Chalets[]

Name Plan Cost Construction Material Dimensions Decor Limit Security Deposit Taxes
25Rustic Spring Chalet 500 GildaStar1 10x Pstone , 5x Pmetal , 10x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
25Stone Spring Chalet 500 GildaStar1 15x Pstone , 5x Pmetal , 5x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
25 Tudor Spring Chalet 500 GildaStar1 15x Pstone , 5x Pmetal , 5x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
25 Rustic Slate Chalet 500 GildaStar1 10x Pstone , 5x Pmetal , 10x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
25 Stone Slate Chalet 500 GildaStar1 15x Pstone , 5x Pmetal , 5x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
25 Tudor Slate Chalet 500 GildaStar1 15x Pstone , 5x Pmetal , 5x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
25 Rustic Rose Chalet 500 GildaStar1 10x Pstone , 5x Pmetal , 10x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
25 Stone Rose Chalet 500 GildaStar1 15x Pstone , 5x Pmetal , 5x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
25Tudor Rose Chalet 500 GildaStar1 15x Pstone , 5x Pmetal , 5x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Taxcert Tax Certificate

Special[]

Farm Houses[]

Name Plan Cost Construction Material Dimensions Decor Limit Security Deposit Taxes
25 Thatched Farm House 300 GildaStar1 10x Pstone, 5x Pmetal, 5x Plogs 24m x 24m 45 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Taxcert Tax Certificate

Marine Houses[]

Name Plan Cost Construction Material Dimensions Decor Limit Security Deposit Taxes
25 Breezy Bungalow 300 GildaStar1 5x Pstone , 5x Pmetal , 10x Plogs 24m x 24m 100 Items 30 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 15 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
25 Tidal Bungalow 500 GildaStar1 10x Pstone , 20x Pmetal , 40x Plogs 28m x 28m 150 Items 50 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 25 x Taxcert Tax Certificate

Treehouses[]

Name Plan Cost Construction Material Dimensions Decor Limit Security Deposit Taxes
25Oak Treehouse 500Merit Badge Currency/800GildaStar1 10x Pstone, 40x Plogs 28m x 28m 200 Items 50 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 25 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
25Cherry Treehouse 500Merit Badge Currency/800GildaStar1 10x Pstone, 40x Plogs 28m x 28m 200 Items 50 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 25 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
25Aspen Treehouse 500Merit Badge Currency/800GildaStar1 10x Pstone, 40x Plogs 28m x 28m 200 Items 50 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 25 x Taxcert Tax Certificate

Crafting Houses[]

Name Plan Cost Construction Material Dimensions Decor Limit Security Deposit Taxes
25 Fellowship Plaza 500 GildaStar1 30x Pstone , 10x Pmetal , 10x Plogs 28m x 28m 150 Items 50 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 25 x Taxcert Tax Certificate

Mansion[]

Name Plan Cost Construction Material Dimensions Decor Limit Security Deposit Taxes
25 Mansion 1000 GildaStar1 100x Pstone , 20x Pmetal , 50x Plogs 44m x 44m 200 Items 100 x Taxcert Tax Certificate 50 x Taxcert Tax Certificate
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