# Essentialist

A Common specialist in Anno 117: Pax Romana that reduces workforce and upkeep costs for Extractor buildings.

## Overview

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| **Name** | Essentialist |
| **Rarity** | Common |
| **Category** | Religion |
| **Type** | Specialist |

## Effects

When placed in a Governor Villa or Officium, the Essentialist applies the following effects to Extractor buildings within range:

| Effect | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Workforce Needed | -25% |
| Upkeep Cost | -50% |

## Affected Buildings

The Essentialist improves all buildings in the **Extractor** category:

### Albion
- Donkey Mill (Eselsmuhle)
- Greenhands (Grunhande)
- Saltwort Burner (Salzkrautbrenner)
- Renderer (Sulzsieder)
- Tongue Plucker (Zungenzieher)

### Latium
- Dye Works (Farberwerkstatt)
- Fish Gutter (Fischweider)
- Grain Mill (Kornmuhle)
- Clay Pit (Lehmgrube)
- Mineral Crusher (Mineralienmalmer)
- Salt Ponds (Salzgarten)
- Renderer (Sulzsieder)

## Acquisition

**Available at:** All traders

## Related Specialists

Other Common Religion specialists:
- [Eelhunter](./eelhunter.md)
- [Humiliore](./humiliore.md)
- [Preacher](./preacher.md)

## Usage Tips

- Place in a Governor Villa or Officium to activate the area effect
- Excellent for reducing operating costs of extraction buildings
- The -50% upkeep cost makes this specialist particularly valuable for economy optimization
- Works well when placed to cover multiple Extractor buildings within the area of influence