# Shucker

A Common specialist in Anno 117: Pax Romana that enhances the health benefits from Cockles for residential buildings.

## Overview

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Name** | Shucker |
| **Rarity** | Common |
| **Category** | Nature |
| **Improves** | Residences |

## Effects

When placed in a Governor Villa or Officium, the Shucker provides the following effects within its area of influence:

| Effect | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Health from Cockles (if supplied) | +1 |

This bonus applies to all Residences within the specialist's range.

## Acquisition

- Available from **Albion traders**

## Buildings/Goods Affected

- **Residence (Albion)** - Receives the health bonus from Cockles
- **Cockles** - The good whose health benefit is enhanced

## Related Specialists

Other Common Nature specialists:
- [Gleaner](./gleaner.md)
- [Physician](./physician.md)
- [Caustic Renderer](./caustic-renderer.md)
- [Deboner](./deboner.md)
- [Rockhopper](./rockhopper.md)
- [Plaiter](./plaiter.md)
- [Cold Presser](./cold-presser.md)
- [Practitioner](./practitioner.md)

## Notes

- The Shucker is particularly useful for Albion settlements where Cockles are a primary food source
- The +1 health bonus stacks with base health provided by Cockles consumption
- Place in buildings with area effects to maximize coverage of residential districts
