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https://boardgames.stackexchange.com/questions/7097/what-is-optimal-robber-placement-in-settlers https://boardgames.stackexchange.com/questions/7097/what-is-... All other things being equal, the optimal placement of the robber is to impact the person on your right. This makes it longer before the person can retaliate against you (if retaliation is part of the way people play).