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All specialists in Anno 117 | Item database

Q: How do I find all matching specialists for a building?

You can see this in the entry under "Affects Buildings". Conversely, the building database shows you all specialists of a building. Or in my goods calculator: it lists all bonuses for every building.

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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 must be placed in an Governor Villa or a Officium and then influence the surrounding buildings. My database currently lists all specialists with their rarity, category, all bonuses, purchase price, sources and the buildings they improve. With filters you find the matching specialist for your Buildings, your Goods 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 these are all the stronger. In addition, every specialist belongs to one of eight categories: Nature, Economy, Religion, Civic, Military, Finance, Culture and Research.

Unlock Legendary Bonuses

All specialists from the rarity level “Legendary” have, in addition to their normal bonus, a legendary bonus. It is expressly tied to a condition that you must 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 “Unlock bonus”. 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, but in my database it is expressed clearly & understandably. You will also find an overview of all conditions in condensed form in my Unlock list.

Sources: How to get specialists

You 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 Research, quest rewards, the Hall Of Fame or special decisions. In this database you see all possible sources for each specialist. Bear in mind, however, that the chances – especially for better specialists – are almost always very low.

Specialists and buildings

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

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 research, 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 “Unlock bonus”. In the game itself it is often unclearly worded – but in my database it is explained clearly & 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.