After covering the top five, we circle back to Seed 1920. If you download only one number from this article, make it this one.
I recently completed a 300-hour run on Seed 1920 with a population of 185,000 Nobles. The key to its "Extra Quality" status is the south-eastern passage. Most seeds force you to sail through pirate-controlled waters to reach the Orient. Seed 1920 provides a neutral, wide-open strait that allows you to delay engaging the pirate Hassan Ben Sahid until your military is fully upgraded.
Furthermore, the desert islands contain three quartz deposits within one screen of each other. This allows for a dedicated glass production island that feeds your entire empire.
The following seeds have been tested across thousands of forum posts (from the old Anno 1404 Wiki, Reddit r/anno, and Steam guides). They work for Anno 1404 Venice (History Edition) and the original Venice expansion. anno 1404 venice best map seeds extra quality
How to use: Start a new game, select "Large Continents" , set difficulty to your preference (Hard/Expert may alter starting resources slightly, but the geography remains), and input the 5-digit code.
Seed Code: 1404
Difficulty: Easy/Normal
Best For: "City Building" and Beauty (High aesthetic quality).
This seed is perfect for players who prioritize aesthetics over war. The layout is visually stunning, with islands arranged in a near-perfect circular archipelago. After covering the top five, we circle back to Seed 1920
These seeds have been tested and verified to provide excellent starting positions, large landmasses, or specific rare resources.
Not everyone likes the sprawling nature of Large Continents. If you want a faster pace, try these "Extra Quality" seeds for Small/Medium Archipelago:
Best for: Beginners & orient rush
Why it’s great: The following seeds have been tested across thousands
The random number generator in Anno 1404 responds heavily to the World Size and Difficulty settings.
Best for: Oriental-only focus or multicultural balance
Why it’s great: