Rivers are beautiful but take up buildable land and can be frustrating for min-maxers. This seed offers almost no rivers on major islands.
Seed: 2805
After testing hundreds of seeds (and scouring community forums like the Anno 1404 subreddit and Anno-Fanbase.de), here are the ten most consistently excellent seeds for Venice.
Difficulty: Very Easy
This seed is designed for a relaxed, sandbox-style game. It features a "ring" formation—large islands surrounding a calm central sea. Pirates are trapped on the periphery. anno 1404 venice best map seeds
In Anno 1404: Venice, your success is determined before you place your first market square. A bad seed leads to broken supply chains, bankrupt peasants, and riots. A good seed leads to towering cathedrals, buzzing oriental palaces, and a treasury overflowing with gold.
Start with Seed 420 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.
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! Rivers are beautiful but take up buildable land
Focus: Oriental Efficiency
Do you hate spice trade routes? Do you want your Envoys to be self-sufficient? Seed 1984 offers a southern island nicknamed "The Jewel." It boasts:
You will never make a spice route again. You just need to ship in Quartz and Gold.
This is arguably the most famous seed in the Anno 1404 community. Do you have a secret seed that beats all of these
Verdict: If you only try one seed from this list, make it 420. It feels like cheating.
Focus: Northern Fertilities
This seed allows you to achieve the "Baron's Dream" in the north. One island spawns with Wheat, Hemp, Herbs, and a River for Mills. You can build a self-sustaining Beer and Bread basket on one landmass.