These numbers are widely recognized in the community for providing a strong start or optimal building space: Seed 59766 (Huge World / Large Islands)
In Anno 1404, the map number (seed) dictates the size, shape, and fertilities of islands. For "Metropolis" builders, the ultimate goal is a "Huge" map with "Large" islands and "Easy" difficulty settings to maximize building space. Top Recommended Map Seeds
If you hate driving your cargo ships across diagonal map extremes, this seed is built for you. anno 1404 best map numbers
Large, flat islands without obstructing mountain ranges or rivers allow for optimal grid layouts and maximum housing density.
Depends on whether you want a challenge or a smooth run. Top Anno 1404 Map Numbers (2026 Best List) 1. The "All-Rounder" - Map Number: 59766 These numbers are widely recognized in the community
Huge metropolises and Cathedral builders.
“You’ll want numbers,” she said, filling a cup with wine and handing it to Mateo. “But listen to the land first. The third ridge listens to rain. We plant by its shy clocks, not by the red ink.” She pointed to a corner of Mateo’s map where someone had penciled a tiny star beside the number three. “Some people think a star blesses a field. It blesses nothing. It’s the hands that bless it—those who tend when the rains are late, those who know when to tie the vines.” Large, flat islands without obstructing mountain ranges or
: Recommended for high-population runs. It features a unique island with 9 salt mines
: The principal Oriental island comes natively packed with 2x Copper, 1x Iron, 2x Quartz Reefs, and mandatory fertilities for Dates, Spices, and Silk.