Author: Comrade Kaine

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: Example All bonus, luxury and strategic resources retain their yields. The settled city center yield calculation comes from the resource’s initial values, the tile’s terrain type, and any features present. You only get additional yields if they exceed the default city center values of 2…

Is building Alliances worth it? Higher levels of alliance are not reached fast enough to make a serious impact on the game. Meaning that, if you win around turn 250 on a standard speed, then by the time your Alliance reaches a juicy level 3 the game is pretty much over. Alliances in general are used to: Earn inspiration to boost Diplomatic Service civic Earn bonuses from trade route later in the game through Wisselbanken policy and Democracy government.  Forward settle a civ without penalty. Get combat bonuses for military or religion. Factors to consider when picking an Alliance in…

Civilization 6 is a complex game that challenges players to build an empire that stands the test of time. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the series, mastering various aspects of the game can significantly enhance your gameplay experience. Here are 12 tips to help you optimize your strategy and gain an edge over both AI and human opponents. 1. Utilize 4th Ring Tiles Although the tiles in the 4th ring beyond your city center are not workable, they are invaluable for harvesting resources. Harvesting tiles can still contribute food, production bonuses to the owning city, and gold…

The key to a solid start lies not just in where you begin but how you strategically develop your civilization from the ground up. This discussion between Comrade Kaine and Soger focuses on leveraging early development and expansion tactics to set the stage for victory. Establishing a Strong Foundation with Holy Sites and Commercial Hubs A common thread among successful Civilization 6 strategies is the early focus on building Holy Sites. This initial step isn’t just about growing faith—a universal yield that becomes critically important as the game progresses—it’s about laying the groundwork for expansion and development. Following up with…

Tier Ranking with analysis and description for each of the 53 Wonders in Civ 6 by Era.