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The goddess Minerva with her shield and spear in Anno 117: Pax Romana

Patron Gods

What each patron god of Anno 117 brings: the effects of Devotion on an island and their milestones, the dominant effect, what Devotion unlocks, and who favours the god.

An island's patron gathers Devotion over time, rising to match the island's Belief; changing the patron sets it back to 0. Each god's effects grow at the milestones below, and its Veneration and Exalted Patron effects count the Devotion of all your islands together.

Mars

Roman god

Bloody-handed god of war, Mars presides over the violent art of warfare. Mars expects victory, and his devotees will do their utmost to make that happen.

Armamentum

Productivity, by the island's Devotion

  • 50+10%
  • 100+20%
  • 500+30%
  • 800+40%
  • 2,500+50%
  • 3,500+60%
  • 6,000+70%
  • 8,000+80%
  • 15,000+90%
  • 20,000+100%
  • 37,500+110%
  • 50,000+120%
  • 150,000+130%
  • 200,000+140%
  • 300,000+150%
Quirinus
Troops recruited on this island have higher Morale and reduced Workforce and Money Upkeep.

Morale, by the island's Devotion

  • 250+10%
  • 1,500+20%
  • 4,500+30%
  • 11,000+40%
  • 25,000+50%
  • 100,000+60%
  • 300,000+70%

Money upkeep, by the island's Devotion

  • 250-10%
  • 1,500-20%
  • 4,500-30%
  • 11,000-40%
  • 25,000-50%
  • 100,000-60%
  • 300,000-70%

Workforce upkeep, by the island's Devotion

  • 250-10%
  • 1,500-20%
  • 4,500-30%
  • 11,000-40%
  • 25,000-50%
  • 100,000-60%
  • 300,000-70%
Exalted patron: Invictus

+1 Offence and +1 Defence for all Troops.

While it is your dominant patron, from 7,000 Devotion across all your islands

Veneration effect

Allows the recruitment of the Murmillo Gladiator troop type in Latium.

From 4,000 Devotion across all your islands

Specialists it boosts
Favillus, Survivor of Sands and Sandals
Potita Calavia Flaminia, Vulcan's Augur
Boriolanus, Of Siege-Weathered Courage
GUID

Ceres

Roman god

Ceres, august mother of fields, extends her divine grace to farmers, mothers and marriages. Devotees of Ceres fervently till soil, bolstered by blessings from her divine helpers.

Ceres Augusta

Productivity, by the island's Devotion

  • 50+10%
  • 100+20%
  • 500+30%
  • 800+40%
  • 2,500+50%
  • 3,500+60%
  • 6,000+70%
  • 8,000+80%
  • 15,000+90%
  • 20,000+100%
  • 37,500+110%
  • 50,000+120%
  • 150,000+130%
  • 200,000+140%
  • 300,000+150%
Confarreatio
All residences provide additional Population.

Population, by the island's Devotion

  • 250+1
  • 1,500+2
  • 4,500+3
  • 11,000+4
  • 25,000+5
  • 100,000+6
  • 250,000+7
Exalted patron: Conditor's Grace

Increases the storage limit on all islands by 300t.

While it is your dominant patron, from 7,000 Devotion across all your islands

Veneration effect

All farms and plantations can support up to 50% more field modules, allowing an increase of up to 50% productivity.

From 4,000 Devotion across all your islands

Specialists it boosts
Casponia Casta, Sacerdos Cereris
Pantites of Achaea, Hallowed by Deipneus
GUID

Neptune

Roman god

Lord of the waves, Neptune's wrath and favour ebb and flow like the tides. Devotees of Neptune fearlessly cruise the waves, exemplars of the sea god's courage.

Salacia's Fruit

Productivity, by the island's Devotion

  • 50+10%
  • 100+20%
  • 500+30%
  • 800+40%
  • 2,500+50%
  • 3,500+60%
  • 6,000+70%
  • 8,000+80%
  • 15,000+90%
  • 20,000+100%
  • 37,500+110%
  • 50,000+120%
  • 150,000+130%
  • 200,000+140%
  • 300,000+150%
Essence of Hippocampus
Newly-constructed ships are more durable and have reduced Money Upkeep.

Money upkeep, by the island's Devotion

  • 250-10%
  • 1,500-20%
  • 4,500-30%
  • 11,000-40%
  • 25,000-50%
  • 100,000-60%
  • 300,000-70%

Hit points, by the island's Devotion

  • 250+10%
  • 1,500+20%
  • 4,500+30%
  • 11,000+40%
  • 25,000+50%
  • 100,000+60%
  • 300,000+70%
Exalted patron: Triton's Conch

All Ships are 10% faster.

While it is your dominant patron, from 7,000 Devotion across all your islands

Veneration effect

Buildings near Cisterns will grant additional Belief.

From 4,000 Devotion across all your islands

Specialists it boosts
Dacianus, Prolific Urinatore
Finneces Mac Elcmar, All-Knowing Salmonfisher
GUID

Mercury-Lugus

Celtic adherents of Lugh found common ground with Roman Mercury, patron gods of crafts and trades alike. Devotees of Lugus and Mercury are dedicated to their work; to turning a profit, even more so.

Tradecraft
Passive trade is more profitable.

Passive trade profit, by the island's Devotion

  • 50+10%
  • 100+20%
  • 500+30%
  • 800+40%
  • 2,500+50%
  • 3,500+60%
  • 6,000+70%
  • 8,000+80%
  • 15,000+90%
  • 20,000+100%
  • 37,500+110%
  • 50,000+120%
  • 150,000+130%
  • 200,000+140%
  • 300,000+150%
Statecraft
Trading Posts, Depots and Trading Piers produce additional Prestige.

Prestige, by the island's Devotion

  • 250+50
  • 1,500+100
  • 4,500+150
  • 11,000+200
  • 25,000+250
  • 100,000+300
  • 250,000+350
Exalted patron: Storecraft

Loading/unloading of Ships and Wagons is 50% faster.

While it is your dominant patron, from 7,000 Devotion across all your islands

Veneration effect

Unlocks the ability to construct Gold Mines.

From 4,000 Devotion across all your islands

Specialists it boosts
Shuemsaf, Beloved By the Wind
The Man With Cavernous Caskets, Kirjokansi
GUID

Epona

Regional god

Epona captured the hearts of Rome's cavalry, galloping her way across the Empire from her home in Albion. Now Romans, Celts and many others turn to her for equine guidance. Her devotees embody the free, wild spirit of the Great Mare.

Potnia Theron

Productivity, by the island's Devotion

  • 50+10%
  • 100+20%
  • 500+30%
  • 800+40%
  • 2,500+50%
  • 3,500+60%
  • 6,000+70%
  • 8,000+80%
  • 15,000+90%
  • 20,000+100%
  • 37,500+110%
  • 50,000+120%
  • 150,000+130%
  • 200,000+140%
  • 300,000+150%
Reins of Prosperity
Production buildings provide additional Population.

Population, by the island's Devotion

  • 250+1
  • 1,500+2
  • 4,500+3
  • 11,000+4
  • 25,000+5
  • 100,000+6
  • 250,000+7

Prestige, by the island's Devotion

  • 250+2
  • 1,500+4
  • 4,500+6
  • 11,000+8
  • 25,000+10
  • 100,000+12
  • 250,000+14

Population from , by the island's Devotion

  • 250+1
  • 1,500+2
  • 4,500+3
  • 11,000+4
  • 25,000+5
  • 100,000+6
  • 250,000+7
Exalted patron: Great Mare's Stride

Logistic carts from Warehouses can travel 30% farther to collect or deliver goods.

While it is your dominant patron, from 7,000 Devotion across all your islands

Veneration effect

Unlocks the ability to construct Silos.

From 4,000 Devotion across all your islands

Specialists it boosts
Sláinga Gaileanga, Man Of The Forest
Favoured by
Disliked by
GUID

Cernunnos

Regional god

Cernunnos, horned lord of the forest, sits on the boundary between the civil and the wild. Devotees of Cernunnos can work alongside anything - man, beast or deity - to spin harmony out of contradiction.

Wild Nature

Productivity, by the island's Devotion

  • 50+10%
  • 100+20%
  • 500+30%
  • 800+40%
  • 2,500+50%
  • 3,500+60%
  • 6,000+70%
  • 8,000+80%
  • 15,000+90%
  • 20,000+100%
  • 37,500+110%
  • 50,000+120%
  • 150,000+130%
  • 200,000+140%
  • 300,000+150%
Natural Vigor
Residences produce additional Health and Knowledge.

Health, by the island's Devotion

  • 250+1
  • 1,500+2
  • 4,500+3
  • 11,000+4
  • 25,000+5
  • 100,000+6
  • 250,000+7

Knowledge, by the island's Devotion

  • 250+1
  • 1,500+2
  • 4,500+3
  • 11,000+4
  • 25,000+5
  • 100,000+6
  • 250,000+7
Exalted patron: Harmonious Interpretation

Local Devotion effects on all islands are advanced by one stage.

While it is your dominant patron, from 7,000 Devotion across all your islands

Veneration effect

Forest production buildings generate all other Forest products, in addition to their usual output, every third cycle.

From 4,000 Devotion across all your islands

Specialists it boosts
Déaglán Donnchadh, Gaothoir Órga
Adar Lluch Gwen, Sterling Birdcaller
GUID

Minerva

Minerva, divine avatar of wisdom, is master and patron of a thousand arts. Devotees of Minerva aim to live up to her lofty ideals of weaving, writing and winning.

Arachne's Spindle

Productivity, by the island's Devotion

  • 50+10%
  • 100+20%
  • 500+30%
  • 800+40%
  • 2,500+50%
  • 3,500+60%
  • 6,000+70%
  • 8,000+80%
  • 15,000+90%
  • 20,000+100%
  • 37,500+110%
  • 50,000+120%
  • 150,000+130%
  • 200,000+140%
  • 300,000+150%
Divine Wisdom

Knowledge, by the island's Devotion

  • 250+1
  • 1,500+3
  • 4,500+5
  • 11,000+7
  • 25,000+9
  • 100,000+11
  • 250,000+13
Exalted patron: Olive Branch

Improves diplomatic relationships with other Governors.

While it is your dominant patron, from 7,000 Devotion across all your islands

Veneration effect

Buildings near Stone Towers or Gates will grant additional Prestige.

From 4,000 Devotion across all your islands

Specialists it boosts
Fronto of Lepcis, Adynatic Acropolician
Ardalio, Muse of Muses
GUID

Vulcan

Roman god

Down in the deep fires that built the world, Vulcan tends to his forge. His iconoclasts delve deep, and ever deeper, in hopes to hear the echoes of his divine hammer.

Lava Forge

Productivity, by the island's Devotion

  • 50+10%
  • 100+20%
  • 500+30%
  • 800+40%
  • 2,500+50%
  • 3,500+60%
  • 6,000+70%
  • 8,000+80%
  • 15,000+90%
  • 20,000+100%
  • 37,500+110%
  • 50,000+120%
  • 150,000+130%
  • 200,000+140%
  • 300,000+150%
Firebrand
Residences grant more Workforce.

Workforce, by the island's Devotion

  • 250+5%
  • 1,500+10%
  • 4,500+15%
  • 11,000+20%
  • 25,000+25%
  • 100,000+30%
  • 250,000+35%
Exalted patron: Ignis Primigenii

All Smelters gain the Area Effect: Fire Safety +2, Population +1, Knowledge +1, Prestige+1.

While it is your dominant patron, from 7,000 Devotion across all your islands

Veneration effect

Allows the construction of Coal Mines on all Mountain Slots.

From 4,000 Devotion across all your islands

Specialists it boosts
Laevinus, Vulcan's Own Dolabra
GUID