All specialists in Anno 117 | Item database

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Anno 117 Specialist Items: Database with all bonuses, sources & unlocks

Specialists in Anno 117 are collectible items that improve buildings in their area of effect, for example through higher productivity, area effects or additional attributes. The specialist system was already introduced in Anno 1800 and is used again in this instalment. Specialists have to be placed in a Governor Villa or an Officium and then influence the surrounding buildings. My database currently lists all specialists, each with rarity, category, all bonuses, purchase price, sources and the buildings they improve. With the filters you can find the right specialist for your building, your good or your attribute.

Rarities and categories

Every specialist has one of six rarities, from Common through Rare and Epic to Legendary, Unique and Heroic. Most items are rare or epic, while there are fewer legendary, heroic and unique ones – but those are all the stronger. In addition, every specialist belongs to one of eight categories: Nature, Economy, Religion, Civic, Military, Finance, Culture and Discovery.

Unlock Legendary Bonuses

All specialists from the rarity “Legendary” upwards have a legendary bonus in addition to their normal bonus. It is tied to a condition that you have to fulfil first, for example a minimum number of units, a certain god or a relationship with a trader. The condition is listed for each entry under “Boost Unlock”. With the “Show legendary bonuses” switch you toggle between the base bonuses and the legendary bonuses. In the game the conditions are often unclearly worded, whereas my database states them clearly and understandably. You will also find all conditions in condensed form in my Unlock list.

Sources: How to get specialists

You can get specialists in various ways. The usual sources are Traders, Quests, Guests of honour and as a reward for Festivals. Some are also available via Discoveries, quest rewards, the Hall Of Fame or special decisions. In this database you can see all possible sources for each specialist. Bear in mind, however, that the chances – especially for the better specialists – are almost always very low.

Specialists and buildings

Every specialist improves certain buildings. In this database you can see all affected buildings, including their world. Conversely, in the Buildings database you will find the matching specialists for each building. In my Goods Calculator you can select specialists directly and see how much they improve the productivity of your production chain.

Frequently asked questions about specialist items in Anno 117

What are specialists in Anno 117?

Specialists are collectible items that improve buildings – similar to the items in Anno 1800. Every specialist has bonuses, a rarity, and influences certain buildings.

Which rarities do specialists have in Anno 117?

There are six levels: Common, Rare, Epic, Legendary, Unique and Heroic. Most specialists are rare or epic.

How do I get specialists in Anno 117?

Via traders, quests, guests of honour and festivals, less often via discoveries, quests or the Hall Of Fame. The exact source is listed in the entry.

How do I unlock the legendary bonus of a specialist?

Every legendary bonus has its own condition, for example a minimum number of units or a certain deity. It is listed under “Boost Unlock”. In the game itself it is often unclearly worded – but in my database it is explained clearly and understandably.

How do I find all matching specialists for a building?

You can see this in the entry under “Affects buildings”. The Buildings database conversely shows you all specialists of a building. Or in my Goods Calculator: there all bonuses are listed for every building.