BEST TO WORST Legendary Trade Union Specialists in Anno 1800 

So I skipped over the Golden Harvester... OOPS!!!! Ummm... the fact it gives gold ore is why I think it is really amazing. Basically. There... done lol!

Welp, I guess I'll start my empire from scratch again, like I did every single time after watching your previous videos @_@

Love this. Would like to see an epic version because I'm still early mid game and want to start optimizing chains.

Love the list and would love to see townhall/harbor master list as well! And would also be cool to see your list for epic and maybe rare items as well for early game boosts

This was very helpful. It would be nice to see lists for Town Halls, Ships, etc. as well as for different levels like epic, rare, uncommon, etc. keep up the good work,

It’s crazy that with the right specialists you can make fried plantain burrito so basically the entire island eats nothing but fried plantains, that so horrible.

Nice vid. Expedition items tierlist! lol

Hey, all! If you don't like dealing with canned food, you can always try and find an Actor at Wormways Prison: that dude, if installed at a Town Hall, will take care of all your people's canned food needs. He is not "legendary", but "rare", but he's well worth your trouble of getting him from Eli. By "trouble" I mean that, if the Actor is not available at the moment, you might have to re-roll the items several times, but once again, he's well worth it! Have fun not having to deal with canned foods any more!

With Seeds of Change DLC several of the new world specialists that grant bonus attractiveness help to reach the 1k unlock for local assemblies... (Needed for an influence boost)

After the last DLC (Empire of the sky) this list may be reconsidered, other needs in the new world.

One thing you can do with Ursula Green is to combine her with the specialist that affects charcoal kilns that makes extra cauch. With the forest density upgrade, you can put more kilns together and make cauch in the old world. Maybe a trade union combo tier list would be nice.

Great video, Taka. I'd love a similar video on town hall items/people. I pretty much agree with you on all of them, however I will disagree with you on just one. Francois Thorne (bricks/concrete) is really great. 1) +50% productivity is outstanding, 2) free veneers usually enough to cover the need for stupid phones for scholars, 3) concrete is a great, easy good for Docklands (especially if you get the guy that swaps cement for clay) and 4) good to use paved roads on ALL islands so you need a lot of bricks. I know you don't do that much, and it triggers me every time I see unpaved roads. ;-) Look forward to more!

Hey Taka, I'd love more videos like this one. Very helpful. I've added some to my list that weren't on there before. Thanks!

Definitely do these types of videos as well. Enjoyed the perspective. Also adds even more variety to your extensive Anno 1800 coverage (which is the best IMO). Thanks!

The robot that gives -50% workforce is an A tier for me at least. It provides it to EVERYTHING, meaning that if you have workforce problems in the new world, in enbesa or in the Arctic (all of which do happen in my games), this guy helps so much. At least this is my experience. Great video!

Seriously. The amount of work Taka puts into these videos the devs need to make an honorary specialist for him call Italian Kissy Hands! 15:21

Yes def want more of this specialist type of vids. Best specialists all tiers. Best items for town halls and unions. Also Docks and harbours etc. More more more.

I will say. I just started to watch this video, and all i want to say, is that no matter what will be in top tier, i still would agree with your opinion, no matter how i feel about this item. Anyway, thank you for this video

Video request: what are the top 10 best items to IMPORT instead of produce? (Assuming cannery will be pretty high up there)

This tier list is awesome! I unfortunately don’t have money to have a good pc and to buy this game, so I don’t play it, but seems really useful! You opinion is always full of good perspective so I’m sure this video will get lots of viewers. Would you do your town house specialists tier list? They can be only legendary too, but I’m sure you will put an honor mention of the Actor lol Btw I’m aways sending you good wishes and leaving thumbs up in every video!

Would love an epic version as legendary one are so hard to get

@Takarazuka you should also make a video on best combos in trade unions :D ... i found one to make my whole island work from just one trade surounded with Jewellers ... Francois Strindberg, Crown Jewller(in my game he has removed input of pearls, i dont know why that is but its a thing); Epic Godsmitht Gilbert (replaced gold for gold ore in Jewllers) and Feras Alsarami, the Persuader (just all around usefull guy but can be switched for someone better) ... trugh dockladns i just import Gold Ore and export Jewllery for anything else xD xD this is enaugh to suply a whole island of investors xD xD

I love the magnet. With it and Bruno, you can support a complete island of investors only with bicycles and have a slot open on the docklands. Dr. Ali is good for the attractivness.

This was awesome; a Town Hall list would be awesome!

Just had a thought.. Marco basically gives a 100% boost to the coffee farm, because the 1 bean the farm produces would be enough to create 2 coffees.

This is Fantastic , Thank you. Can you make the Cover Pictures of the Specialist at the start of your Video more clear. I would like to Print it.

I did Victor Perfecto, Incarn8 and the Printing Press, and now my Cigar Factories are free and employ 17 Jornaleros each.

The robot work force is amazing in new world, just have a big robot workforce in new world and don't have to worry about cities there

I'd put Hilarius into straight S tier just because of the insane combo you get with the epic-level Sir Lewis Brindley. The two, the epic copper distiller and access to electricity will push Schnapps Distilleries up to 400% productivity and cause them to spit out two tons of Rum on every third production cycle. No clipping or palace upgrade required. With this combo each of those Schnapps Distilleries also turns out the equivalent of 2.666 Rum Distilleries running at 100%. One Schnapps block with this combo can cover all your Old World/Cape Trewlaney rum needs until very far into the endgame, saving you a ton of space and workforce in the new world and another trade route. And the ludicrous amount of schnapps you get out can be pumped into the Docklands. Yeah, it has a low exchange value. Doesn't matter when you can cram hundreds of tons of it into Tobias' ship each time. I'd also rate the King of Corn higher. Replacing corn with plantains for tortilla makers is such an immense space-saver. Corn farms take up more space individually while producing at half the base rate of plantain plantations. Jörg von Malching is absolutely game-breaking if you go ham with him. Put a trade union in range of three iron and/or coal mines (never seen mine placement that would allow more) and then add in electricity and a local department, more productivity items and perhaps some work conditions modifiers and you cna easily push those mines to 400% productivity. At which point they'll pour out enough oil to supply four power plants, as much gold ore as *TWENTY* New World gold mines running at 100% and an absolute avalanche of iron and/or coal. Just make sure you have a way to empty out your iron/coal stores to keep things rolling.

I would like to see one of tiered list of items to bring on expidations, not counting supplies but what can be slotted into ships

For me the bizarro ballono is really nice, it might use for brass and still have extra iron. If you have 3 mines in range, it's really nice (even if docklands makes it less useful, but that would apply to almost all) The ultin8te power matrix is f for me, the epic one that gives electricity is much more useful

when I see those names I had to think more than one time at Anno 1404

I have Steve Macleaud for 5 sand mines with electricity and they make so much gold ore and pearls. I export the sand with docklands and the surplus of jewelery. No need to hassle to import it from the new world.

Personally I really like Zanchi, because I use advanced weapons as my main docklands good. really nice video!

Great work. Please do the same for town halls, harbormasters, expeditions and ships.

Nice vid, hope that you do a similar vid for Town Hall.

There are a lot of crafted items from the arctic and cape that would like to see your opinion of. A couple were mentioned here, maybe a guide to those.

Great List Taka!!

Final thought before bed...I'm looking forward to the tourist dropping soon :)

I agree on most of these (some maybe one tier up or down), but some of your choices make no sense to me. The -50% Workforce Robot is so versatile. For many production chains there simply aren't many good specialists and getting your workforce is almost always worth it. It's easily A Tier. Another one I don't get is the guy that replaces pigs with beef in the slaughter house. Like your said yourself: Beef is annoying as hell to build and the only benefit is that you get goulash, which you don't need because you can use Michèl for cans. That slaughter house guy belongs in G Tier. He's so bad I don't even know what to say.

This was really useful! Thank you

hey Taka, when do you usually stream? Is there streamplan or you just stream randomly? Love your videos and streams! greetz from Germany!

I think this tier list is fine if your gameplay style is just to win the game (complete campaign and/or defeat the other 3 AI). But I like to keep playing and get 100k + investors and then the demand for basic goods skyrocket. I need 2 full charcoal kiln layouts (with ursula green, druid sickle, etc) just for coal demand (artic needs soo much). I need so much steel i need a full layout, and the sand needed for glass....

Love your stuff. keep it up :)

Mark is actually kind of a meh because the only thing it ends up doing is make your animal farms consume 1 less silo. The silo makes it +100%, so the +1 every 3 cycles makes your farm work at a total of 400% So for a legendary item you get the saving of 1 corn per 5 minutes... Wooh.

I'm still thinking about using the IncarN8 together with the palace bonus to build up an industry that essentially needs 0 work force.

The Incarn8r is quite OK in Enbesa since you can make way more elders in the same space. Outside of Enbesa ... meh.

There are some specialist on your list I think I have never used but that´s ok, just you have different play style. But Angela so low??? Workforce AND electricity for everything? Combine her with couple of workforce- items and your mini island that cost you like 6 influence will support even large main islands with anything. Love that girl.

I stumbled on this video and, considering it comes from a very experienced anno player, i'm not challenging nor condemning the list presented (i find it actually very informative.) But, despite it's one year of age, i'd like to give some counter thoughts regarding said list based on my own experience. Because i think this list is very unfair on one point : it was drafted with the "science institute" in mind to serve as absolute basis and that the concepts of "early and middle game stages" simply don't exist at all. ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ *"Bizarro Balloons"* I'll start with the "Bizarro Balloons" being "F" tiers. I think it to be somewhat unnecessarily harsh to be put so low, when it is essentially a very good item *when the science institute isn't yet active.* For starters it is an item you can craft WITHOUT the science institute, which is not negligeable (but is also somewhat offset by the fact that collecting "parts" on the map is an absolute pre-required pain in the ass, i concede.) Second, it is one of the very, very few items in the game that gives a flat 1/1 extra ton per cycle, which is honestly marvelous because it essentially turn ALL MINES into an Iron mine or gives iron mines the same output than electrified ones (making an electrified one worth three by itself.) I am very envious of you if you did not have trouble with iron during your playthroughs but, in my case, iron could sometime proves less than... cooperative, let say. And this item essentially makes Iron a lot less of an issue - until i hit the science institute. I consider it more a "C" tiers because it exceedingly easy to use and it's always rewarding. ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ *"Mark Von Der Mark"* I actually was surprised with this one. Granted, at first glance, he doesn't seem like a good Legendary in the slightest because of the malus _"+100% no. of modules"._ But in practice, he's more reliable and economical than you'd think ; the +100% module for +100% production actually means a cost reduction of space, because you double your production while getting rid of another production building. Let me explain : 1t of Wool requires one Wool Farm (main building + three modules.) To get 2t of Wool, you therefore need two Wool Farm (two main buildings + six modules.) With "Mark Von Der Mark", to obtain 2t of Wool, you require one single Wool Farm + six module. So you get rid of one main building (thus gaining space.) Additionnaly, the "Bright Harvest DLC" helps increasing the productivity of farms by +100% for an additionnal 6x2 module ; making it +300% for minus a single 6x2 module, a (X by X) main farming building and a depot transport required to get the goods. In other words, it lightens the overall burden that farms represent by a significant amount. Finally, considering how vital of a ressource space is in the new world, having a specialist like "Mark Von Der Mark" that help getting rid of the Alpaca Farm entirely is an enormous plus in my book (which, when combined with the "Milliner" rare specialist, means it's directly processed as such by the Bombin Weavers - helping getting rid of Felt entirely. Another big plus.) It's "C" tiers as well. ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ *"François Thorne"* I am actually surprised at seeing him at "D" tiers. It is true that you normally do not need lots of Brick and Concrete Factories to be set. But, in my case, i'd rather produce more Bricks and Concrete (whose surplus i can sell if not needed) rather than less. Why ? Because of the item "General Foreman", which both reduce workforce for both building by -60% and that grants 1t of Steel Beam every 5th cycle. So the faster i produce Bricks and Concrete, the faster i get Steel Beams without having to bother with the whole production chain of it. (And ironically enough, by adding the "Human Incarn8te nr.9" i essentially hit -110% workforce. So i'm good.) But more importantly, thanks to the two specialists : "Johan the Inventor" and "Torcedor Lucia", that get rid of the need for Wood Veneer for their respective buildings, the Gramophone and Cigar factories, the extra Wood Veneer produced by Thorne can be used for the World Fair, Quests or very late game recipees of the "High Life DLC". A very good plus in my book, which should sit at "C" tiers at worst. ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ *"Ultin8 Power Matrix"* Now i was surprised by this one two... but in reverse this time. It indeed provide electricity but does so only for a very select few production plants, which are almost all late game. By that time, you should already have access to the World's Fair, running science exhibition and dropping either the Uncommon "Dynamo", Rare "Steam Turbine" or the (very rare) Epic "Pertwee's Turbo Generator", which provides electricity to *ALL* plants normally affected by it (and not just a few.) So i'd consider it more of a "F" tiers legendary than a "D" tiers (even as it's craftable.) ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ *"Angela Iver"* "B" tiers. Easy. No electric nor gas plant, no additionnal risk of explosion nor fire AND less workforce. Always useful and easy to use. Sign me he f*ck in. ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ *"Henri Zanchi and Marcel Forcas"* Actually ? I'd consider both "D" and "F" tiers respectively. If that sounds harsh for you, here's my reasoning. For Zanchi, considering that "General Foreman" (Rare), "Savy Custom Officer" and "Taxman Tim" (both Epic) exist, the need for Steel Beam, Weapons or Advanced Weapon Factories is basically near non-existent. As for Forcas, the presence of "Chef Michel" renders him utterly pointless. And you have to consider that, as legendaries, both can only be obtained by random quest drop in early/middle game and only get more reliably accessible in the institute at late game, whereas the other aforthmentionned specialists, albeit their obtention relies also on luck, are a lot easier to obtain. So unless you absolutely want a fully fledged Steel Beam/Advance Weapons production, Zanchi is redundant and "Chef Michel" getting rid of the Artisanal Kitchen entirely, simply makes Forcas non-usable. ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ *"Tlayolotl Savor"* "B" tiers easily - i'd even personally rank him as high as "A". During my first time playing campaign, i was lucky enough to drop him very early game. Thanks to him and the "Mole Master" specialist, both my Fried Plantains and Tortillas Makers were running on the very same production line : Bananas and Fish Oil. I litteraly NEVER produced Corn in my playthrough until late game and beef production was also always kept at a minimum, AWAY from the New World. A very, VERY unappreciated specialist whose, sole presence guarantes your settling of all of the New World Islands to go as smoothly as imaginable (The extra plantain is also a clear plus.) ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ *"Maxim Graves"* You put it at "B" tiers ? Really ? He's closer to "D" and it would be straight "F" if not for the additionnal Goulash every two cycles. I must stress that out : the most valuable and finite of all ressource in the Anno series is *_Space._* Thus, the objective and mindset that players looks after to achieve is how to manage space in the most economically profitable way possible. ANY thing that gets in the way of this objective is an obstacle or a nuisance. Nothing more or less. Replacing "Pig" with "Beef" is an absolute malus, not a bonus, because of the sheer space cost of setting Beef Farms far offset the benefits - which, exactly like Forcas before - are completely being taken cared off by "Chef Michel." Indeed, it's actually a wonder that "Chef Michel" _isn't_ a Legendary himself, because his bonus entirely gets rid of a very space costly supply chain - which Maxim increase instead. The additionnal Goulash is the redeeming feature because the World Fair and the High Life DLC really makes uses of the stuff. But the Beef farms are a big drag. To make full use of him, you must look after making the best use of "Rodrigo the Ranchero" (drastically reduce cost maintenance of all farms and provide 1t of beef every 4th cycle), otherwise you'll quickly realise why Pigs are such a better sought after alternative for... everything, really. And i'll stop there. i'll continue in another post.

Hey, dunno if you will see this.. but how did you make this video? What programs did you use? Appreciate the help.

Are some of these exclusive to missions? Like 30% of this list I haven't seen, not on traders, nor at mission, nor at expeditions. Maybe I will get em in World Fair events?

IMHO the Human IncarN8 is pretty good - but it shouldn't be legendary. The required resources are really not that high, and you can stretch your population for a while longer while growing your actual production. As in: getting started on Motors and all the other Engineer stuff on Crown Falls. You would have to increase population quite a bit during that stage, but this one is cheap and well available. Also - it's pretty good for sacrificing as research points. ;)

i use some for city building purpose.

YES!

Great stuff

This tier list is some kind of completely different from most stuff i know and how record builders play. Of course B. Ironbright is the strongest item in the game together with G. Fuchs, but the Balloono is very useful in certain situations. You need huge amounts of iron (in form of steel or raw) to produce bycicles and sewing machines. Ali Zahir is one of the best Items for the new world, it saves so much space in the old world for the additional grain, grapes, hops and peppers.

The Human Inc.. whatever can actually be very good - but only in enbesa; basically it allows you to completely skip the elders in your schoolar supply which for me is big But that's the only use for it in my opinion

I was starting my cofee production and a Jornalero quest pop asking for a house for his brother. Do you know who was his brother? Marco de la Mocha!

Mr. Ferras +50% production and can be added for every production chain

Ohhh one i watched today on Fox Gaming which may interest you also."how to produce enough oil to supply your whole island.....ON AN ISLAND WITH NO OIL PRODUCTION"

Did you do this for HM/TH in the end?

@takarazuka what do you think of the actress? To leave out the canned food/rum shipping for the artisans and engineers? And there is also a pirate legendary who gives gold bars at fisheries

You skipped over the Golden Harvester while going through A tier, lol.

Excellent video. However, you're wrong about iron. Endgame - it's the only limiting factor. Money is not a problem. Influence can be tricked. Attractiveness can be tricked as well. Iron = good luck.

Bizarro Ballone F... lolololol :)

A list would be nice.

"Italian kissy hands"? ROFLMAO!!!!!!

How is Angela Meg only a C tier - This is the only item to bring electicity to the New world that applies to all buildings?!

Need townhall specialists🙏

What about the Extremely Loud work bell?

How do Oil producing Items exactly work? Like, if my Coal Mine produces Oil... hows it gonna get transportet to the Oil yard? Or does it just pop up there directly?

For the bizarre ballon and iron bright guy person thing just wondering I have a tiny island and am currently changing the three mines into iron and putting a Malching and the ballon and something else in that trade union because I’m struggling on iron and haven’t built up ct yet with Dario and iron bright for sewing machines I think the two trade unions would be really powerful together what is your view on that?

What is the configuration of the system you are playing this game on

Where is chef micheal

what about mister Ferras ? i think it's god tier

how do you get them? just roll the dice with vendors?

You didn't cover Golden Harvester . . .

NO You skipped the....oh wait you pinned a reply - nevermind! Coffee is the bane of my game - but I will conquer this!!!

You missed the S+ tier....where Feras Alsarami Is....

where is brammen??

Oh man! If you had made a post on Reddit I might've entered into a lenghty dispute. YT's comment section isn't the best place to do so, because that would be a really long comment. Let's just say that your subjectivity isn't compatibile with mine. ;-)

Sooo any new version?

Enbesan specialists perhaps?

Omg where u get these legendary items?

Update plz