Anno 1404 Venice Best Map Seeds [NEW]

Save this guide, paste those numbers into your game, and watch your empire thrive. The Venetian Senate awaits your command. Do you have a secret seed that beats all of these? Share it in the comments below. Happy building, Viceroy!

Start with for a classic, high-quality experience. Move to Seed 7 when you want to test your logistics. And if you want to fight a war of espionage and attrition, launch Seed 888 .

A "seed" is a numerical code that determines the entire layout of your world. Enter a specific number at the map creation screen, and you’ll get a pre-determined arrangement of islands, trade routes, and mineral deposits. The wrong seed means constant riots due to missing spices or a 30-minute voyage for a single ton of quartz. The right seed means smooth sailing, optimal trade loops, and the ability to build your massive cathedral without pulling your hair out.

For over a decade, Anno 1404: Venice has remained the gold standard of city-building and economic simulation. While the game’s random map generator is competent, any seasoned player knows that the difference between a 10-hour slog and a 5-star flourishing empire often comes down to one thing: the map seed .

Do not let the simplicity fool you. Seed 7 is cutthroat. The islands are incredibly close together, leading to trade routes that take less than 45 seconds to complete. However, space is tight.

Seed 420 is arguably the most famous seed in the community. It features a gargantuan northern main island with a river, iron, and stone. The southern map is equally generous, with a massive island containing all three Oriental fertility types (Dates, Indigo, Spices).