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).
| Seed Number | Recommended Settings | Key Features & Resources | Best For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Medium Islands | Main Occidental island: 2x Brine, 2x Stone, 2x Iron, 2x Bear's Caves, Hemp/Cider fertilities. Neighboring Oriental island: Spices, Dates, Quartz, Clay. | Beginners & all-around play | | 39950 | Any | Central main island: 2x Stone, 1x Brine, 2x Coal, 3x Iron, 3x Bear's Caves, Hemp/Cider fertilities. A nearby small island has 3x Stone and 4x Iron. | Industrial/Tools Production | | 59766 | Huge World, Large Islands | Two large islands near neutral ports. The main Oriental island features 2x Copper, 1x Iron, and 2x Reef with Date, Spice, and Silk fertilities. | Advanced & late-game expansion | | 21716 | Any | While a record-breaking city can reach massive populations on this seed, its best-in-class resource of 11 Gold and 24 Copper deposits makes it ideal for Orient-focused economies. | Grand scale & Orient-focused economy | | 99999 | Start with a Ship | Features a central, riverless triangle island. The map includes an island in the east with 7 Brine deposits, ideal for large-scale salt production. | Advanced players who want a unique start | anno 1404 venice best map seeds
If you dislike the grind of searching for the right crop or mine, this seed is for you. It places almost all essential raw materials (Iron, Copper, Stone) in very close proximity. Furthermore, you won't have to stretch your early game economy thin searching for cider and wheat; they are plentiful right where your flagship drops anchor. Seed 420 is arguably the most famous seed in the community
Hard | Style: Economic Warfare