These follow a narrative arc around Lord Richard Northburgh’s battle against pirates and the cunning Cardinal Lucius.
| # | Scenario Name | Difficulty | Primary Objective | Patched Fix | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | From The Ashes | ★☆☆☆☆ | Rebuild a destroyed city and reach 1,500 nobles. | Quest triggers now fire correctly after the volcano event. | | 2 | A Castle for the Prince | ★★☆☆☆ | Build a grand citadel and supply 3,000 tools. | Memory leak fixed; no more crashes at 2,500 population. | | 3 | The Knight of the North | ★★★☆☆ | Trade, diplomacy, and building a massive fleet to counter pirates. | Shipyard quest now completes immediately upon building. | | 4 | The Traitor | ★★★★☆ | Eliminate a rogue noble’s base while maintaining positive relations with the Emperor. | Traitor’s AI no longer gets stuck building on unreachable cliffs. | | 5 | Lucius, The Patriarch | ★★★★★ | Defeat Cardinal Lucius in a full-scale war without losing your cathedral. | Lucius’s attacks now scale properly with your military size. | | 6 | The Emperor’s Vote | ★★★☆☆ | Achieve the highest honor rating among three competitors. | Honor calculation fixed for end-game threshold (now 12,500 honor). |
Below is every scenario. They are divided into three categories: Base Game Campaign-style, Strategic Challenges, and Venice Trade/Economic scenarios. Difficulty is rated 1-5 stars.
(and the History Edition), the "proper story" is contained within the Campaign, while standalone Scenarios provide specific high-difficulty challenges or alternative narratives. anno 1404 scenarios list patched
If you are using the Unofficial Anno 1404 Patch (by Brumbek), many quest-breaking logic errors and mismatched texts in these missions have been fixed. The Campaign (Main Story)
The campaign consists of 8 chapters following the plot of a crusade, the construction of an Imperial Cathedral, and the betrayal of Cardinal Lucius. Chapter 1: A Declaration of Faith Chapter 2: In the Sign of the Cross Chapter 3: Departure for the Promised Land Chapter 4: The Lost Children Chapter 5: A Storm Brews Chapter 6: Caught in a Trap Chapter 7: The Journey to the Front Chapter 8: Pillars of Justice Standard Scenarios (Base Game)
These focus on specific mechanics like exploration or economy. General: A balanced introductory scenario. Master Builder: Focuses on building a massive cathedral. The Diplomat: Emphasizes peaceful expansion and alliances. The Guild Master: High-tier economic challenge. These follow a narrative arc around Lord Richard
Imperator: The ultimate challenge—requires building a massive empire under difficult conditions. Venice Expansion Scenarios
The Venice add-on (included in the History Edition ) adds 15 new scenarios with a focus on espionage and the new Venetian powers. Easy: Castaways, I'll be Back, The Curse of the Tree. Medium: Incognito, Keys to the City, Nobility Obliges. Hard: Arch-enemies, Barren Lands, Fire and Brimstone.
Руководство :: Anno 1404 Guide Complete With Achievements As of my last update, here are general
As of my last update, here are general steps to find a list of scenarios in Anno 1404:
For players on the North American Dawn of Discovery DVD (unpatched), you only have 5 scenarios because "From The Ashes" was removed due to religious reference concerns. However, applying the official v1.2 patch (or buying the History Edition) restores the full European list.
Given the stability of the final patch, here is a recommended order:
Avoid starting with "Lucius, The Patriarch" even in the patched version – his AI now uses trebuchets on your cathedral if you ignore him for more than 90 minutes.