Author: Comrade Kaine
Building wonders in Civilization 6, Gathering Storm, is both an art and a science. To ensure success, especially against the AI’s competitive edge, a strategic approach is essential. Here are expert tips to guide you through the process: By adhering to these strategies you can also secure a competitive edge that propels you towards victory in Civilization 6.
In Civilization 6, being good at managing production is one of the stepping stones for a beginner. Everything you want to build, like wonders, units, budlings and districts, needs production. It is also quite an important part of science victory strategy, that requires high production to complete multiple space projects. Here are some sources of per-turn production, so you can build a successful empire.Leader AbilitiesCivilization traits and leader abilities include a multitude of different bonuses towards either improvements, buildings, districts, units or wonders. Here are some of the notable ones:Maya +10% (-15% more than 6 tiles away)Nzinga +10% (-15% on…
Often overlooked and sometimes underappreciated, support units are the unsung heroes of your military campaigns in Civilization 6 Gathering Storm. So let’s break down the value these units bring to the battlefield and how you can leverage them to turn the tide in your favor. Understanding Support Units Before we dive into specifics, let’s get a clear picture of what support units are all about. Unlike your standard military units, support units share their tiles with others, standing side by side with your combat units. This makes them uniquely versatile but also vulnerable, as they lack attack and defense capabilities…
The tactical acquisition of Great Works is one of the key components of cultural victory path. Here’s a breakdown of the strategy’s core advantages. Immediate Boost to Culture and Tourism Purchasing Great Works offers an instant enhancement to your civilization’s culture and tourism output. This immediacy is particularly beneficial in Cultural Victory where every turn counts, as your opponents push the benchmark ever further. Unlike espionage, which demands setup and execution time, buying Great Works delivers immediate results, providing a swift and effective boost to your cultural endeavors. Elimination of Espionage Risks Espionage, while a viable strategy for acquiring Great…
One you settled your city, it is time to figure out the choices for the build order in Civilization 6 Gathering Storm. Luckily, the initial decisions are limited. The opening goals in the Ancient Era should be: Explore the map Secure the surrounding area Settle 2-3 new cities So how do you get there? Where to settle the capital? First things, first. There are many factors that contribute to decisions of where to settle your cities. Check out this post and video for tips and guidance. What to do with the first warrior? If you are on a lower level…
Before Settle The first thing that I do is make sure that yields and resources icons are displayed on the map. Next I scan the surrounding map for anything of interest like the name of a Natural Wonder that might be hiding out there. And lastly, I always move my warrior first to explore and see more of the map – you never know what you might find that could influence your settling decision like additional resources or wonders. What to look forThe first thing is to look for the freshwater that provides housing that in turn allows your cities…
Faith is an underrated and very valuable currency in the game. It is worth more than per turn gold or production if played correctly. With just 5 Holy Sites there is enough faith income to run holy prayers and “rush” a Great Engineer purchase, like Imhotep or Isoidore. This is just one of the few examples. Great People / Heroes In the great people menu, you can use either faith or gold to patronize (buy) a great person. The cost is based on how many points toward that person you already have. I found it easiest to run holy prayer…
Welcome to the ultimate gameplay guide for mastering Hammurabi and leading the Babylon civilization to naval dominance in Civilization 6: Gathering Storm. This is a strategy that leverages Babylon’s unique abilities to skyrocket our science, enabling us to deploy an armada of battleships and conquer the world. Game Setup for Success Our strategy hinges on Hammurabi’s unique ability, Anuma Anu Enlil, named after Mesopotamian gods, to propel our civilization towards advanced naval technology swiftly. Strategy Prerequisites To efficiently execute this strategy, certain conditions must be met: Execution of Strategy Final Thoughts Playing as Hammurabi on an Island Plates map presents…
There are a couple of options for reviving an endangered (or “dead”) religion in Civ 6, if you don’t have a majority religion in your last city: After declaring war, killing your opponent’s religious units with your military units automatically reduces your opponent’s religious pressure (which may be enough to push one or more of your cities back into the light). Use cavalry units for quicker movement, scouts work too. If not built yet, the Mahabodhi Temple grants two apostles of your founded religion – even if it doesn’t exist anymore. But you have to build it in the city…
Choosing a proper location to settle cities is tough enough. Generally, it is a good idea to settle on a resource, especially your capital to be able to trade it immediately and get gold to use for expansion. Remember to consider the potential benefit from improvements or the impact of based on your selection of: