Anno 117: 50 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing (Pax Romana Beginner Guide)

50 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Anno 117 Welcome to my Anno 117 Pax Romana tips and tricks guide! In this video, I break down 50 things I wish I knew earlier — from city status and shrine strategies to road upgrades, combat tips, trade route tricks, and hidden mechanics the game never explains. If you’re starting fresh or looking to supercharge your empire, this guide will save you hours of trial and error. Enjoy, and happy building! Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro Overview 00:40 – Quick CTA 00:45 – Advanced Scouting 01:46 – Move Trading Post 02:01 – Enemy Bait Tactic 02:28 – Amphitheatre Limit 03:02 – Combat Formations 03:40 – Claiming Requirement 03:46 – Shrine Permanence 04:30 – Shrine Cycling 06:04 – God Swapping 07:35 – Strategy Feedback 07:41 – City Status Guide 09:36 – Max Population 09:40 – High-Tier Penalties 10:00 – Ocean Dirt Roads 11:06 – Quay Function 11:33 – Adding Governors 12:28 – Cosmetic Tool Use 13:09 – Appearance Customizing 15:02 – Skin Unlocking 15:14 – Fast Rotate Tip 15:27 – Bailout System 16:33 – Construction Trick 16:58 – Bridge Upgrade Tip 17:14 – Tower + Gate Defense 18:20 – Gate Placement Tips 19:01 – Placement Range Rules 21:20 – UI Icon Guide 25:05 – Rebellion Endgame 26:02 – Governor Subjugation 27:00 – Tower Defense Mode 27:10 – Rebellion Options 27:38 – Lavender Happiness 28:28 – Early Paved Roads 30:01 – Road Speed Test 32:30 – Paved Road Strategy 33:19 – Marble Road Test 34:31 – Advanced Farming 35:30 – Ornament Unlocking 36:04 – First-Person Mode 36:41 – Ubisoft Rewards 37:06 – Prestige Ornaments 38:19 – Ground Patterns 38:51 – Fire Prevention 39:43 – Pause Buildings 40:56 – Pattern Scouting 41:25 – Bridge Cost Saver 42:00 – Ship Rally Issues 42:58 – Basic Formations 43:14 – Ship Stances 43:31 – Sell or Scrap 43:55 – Trade Grouping 44:36 – Ship Health System 45:30 – Fix Workforce 46:11 – Unit Workforce 46:26 – Region Transfers 47:35 – Harbor Defense 48:24 – Bypass Warehouse 49:33 – Pause-Build Feature 50:04 – Time Control UI 50:26 – Wind Direction 51:22 – Basic Upgrades 51:54 – Mass Upgrade Keys 54:59 – Mass Downgrade 55:44 – Shift Shortcuts 57:59 – Warfare Tips 1:00:27 – City Growth Plan 1:02:45 – Governor Villa 1:03:36 – Buying Specialists 1:04:19 – Hall of Fame 1:05:37 – Research Tree 1:06:56 – Stacking Specialists 1:08:11 – Sowing Circles 1:09:11 – Minerva Boost 1:10:00 – Late-Game Scaling 1:10:35 – Add AI/Pirates 1:12:20 – Multiplayer Mode 1:13:32 – Rotate Paths 1:13:52 – Freebuild Mods 1:15:17 – Mod Downloads 1:15:51 – DLC Compatibility 1:16:25 – Encampment Combat 1:17:47 – Diagonal Buildings 1:18:21 – Planning Controls 🗺️ Game Info 📅 Release Date: November 13 2025 🖥️ Platforms: PC (Ubisoft Connect | Steam | PS5 | Xbox Series X|S 🏗️ Developer: Ubisoft Mainz 🌍 Modes: Campaign & Sandbox 🎵 Soundtrack: Dynamic Weather & Regional Themes 🔗 More Anno 117 Links 📜 Official Anno Union News → https://www.anno-union.com 🎮 Ubisoft Store → https://store.ubisoft.com 🎮STeam → https://store.steampowered.com/app/32... #anno117 #anno #anno117paxromana