Anno 1404 Special Items: Ships, Items, and More

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Special Items in Anno 1404

Hey there! So, you're diving into Anno 1404 and wondering about those special items you might have heard about. Think of these as unique boosts or tools that can really change how you play. The game assigns a special ID to each item, which is actually how you'd use them if you were messing with game files or, you know, cheating. Don't worry, using these won't get you banned or stop you from getting achievements, but honestly, it can take away some of the fun if you overdo it. Use them wisely!

Just a heads-up, the tables below list items that you can actually use in the game normally. Also, some of the text might look a little different if you're playing with the Unofficial Patch, but the core info should be the same.

Items for Your Ships

Let's talk about the goodies you can slot into your ships. These can make a big difference in naval combat, exploration, and even keeping your fleet in top shape.

Letters of Marque

These are super handy if you want to capture enemy ships without causing a diplomatic incident with other factions. Different versions give you different durations:

Sooty Letter of Marque (Green): 5:00 duration
Sealed Letter of Marque (Green): 8:00 duration
The Sultanate's Letter of Marque (Blue): 13:00 duration
Imperial Letter of Marque (Purple): 20:00 duration

Sextants

Need to see further out at sea? Sextants boost your ship's range of vision. The better the sextant, the further you'll see:

Soldier Sextant (Green): +10% Range of Vision
Ornate Sextant (Green): +20% Range of Vision
Legendary Sextant (Blue): +30% Range of Vision

Treasure Maps & Expeditions

These maps are your ticket to sending ships on expeditions to discover new lands and treasures. The success chance depends on the map and what goods you have on board. Remember, all un-socketed items on the ship will be used during the expedition!

Yellowed Treasure Map (Green): Low success, requires Cider
Tattered Map (Green): Low success, requires Bread
Torn Marine Chart (Green): Low success, requires Weapons, Ropes
Tattered Map (Green): Low success, requires Fish
Sealed Expedition Map (Green): Medium success, requires Linen Garments
Hand-written Treasure Map (Green): Medium success, requires Beer, Bread
Blood-Spattered Map (Green): Medium success, requires Fish
Map of a Foreign Realm (Green): High success, requires Meat, Beer
Map of a Remote Island (Green): High success, requires Bread, Meat
The Way to Eternal Life (Green): High success, requires Meat, Cider
Belly Dancer's Map (Green): High success, requires Indigo, Paper
Map to Exile (Green): High success, requires Weapons, Bread
Way to the Assassins' Fortress (Green): High success, requires Weapons, Beer
Treasure Map Shrouded in Secrecy (Blue): High success, requires Weapons, Leather Jerkins
A Very Mysterious Treasure Map (Blue): High success, requires Provisions, Fur Coats
Map of a Lost Knight (Blue): High success, requires Cider
Marine Chart Covered in Algae (Blue): High success, requires Spices
Treasure Map of a Dead Nobleman (Green): Very High success, requires Wine, Tools
Treasure Map Shrouded in Secrecy (Green): Maximum success, requires Tools, Meat

White Flags

Need to lay low or avoid a fight? White Flags make your ship immune to attacks for a set time:

White Flag with Holes in It (Green): 10:00 duration
Undamaged White Flag (Green): 15:00 duration
Highly Visible White Flag (Blue): 20:00 duration
Radiant White Flag (Purple): 30:00 duration

Powder Kegs

For when you absolutely need to make a point. These can destroy enemy ships in an area:

Small Powder Keg (Green): Low explosive force, 00:15 time before firing
Plugged Powder Keg (Green): Medium explosive force, 00:15 time before firing
High-Explosive Powder Keg (Blue): High explosive force, 00:15 time before firing
Insane Powder Keg (Purple): Massive explosive force, 00:15 time before firing