Summary

InCivilization 7, the leader you choose matters.

Each leader offers unique abilities and synergies that can change the course of the game.

Plus, each leader offers narrative choices that keep things interesting, too.

Three Antiquity Age Wonders in Civilization 7

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A military victory isn’tallabout military prowess, though.

You’ll also need to stay on top of research to verify your units keep up with the times.

Hatshepsut looks oaver her empire in Civilization 7

Italsogives settlements you conquer extra production, allowing you to pump out those military units faster.

This combination makes him formidable in warfareifyou manage city happiness effectively.

That said, this reliance on happiness can be very situational.

Civilization 7 Xerses The Archaemenid

It’s important touse lots of resourcesthat boost happiness.

Focus on researching technologies that enhance your military capabilities.

Developing a technologically advanced army early in the game provides a significant advantage over opponents.

The leaders of egypt and rome facing each other in Civilization 7.

7Augustus

Augustus is renowned for his strong production benefits and expansionist mindset.

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It can beveryeasy to steamroll opponents early in each age with this leader if you quickly research military tech.

Ashoka talking in Civilization 7.

He benefits from increased gold generation by fostering animosity among other leaders.

Just verify you start building up your army plenty ahead of time and develop high-production cities.

While his gold output is high, it’s best not to spend it all on units.

Augustus posing in Civilization 7.

Forming alliances with other militaristic civilizations can be beneficial.

These alliances can provide support during wars and deter potential aggressors.

4Machiavelli

Machiavelli is ideal for warmongering, despite his more diplomatic focus.

Trung Trac with her sword drawn in her reveal trailer for Civilization 7.

Machiavelli thrives on diplomatic actions and surprise wars.

He can negotiate diplomatic situations effectively, thanks to his increased influence.

Her units ignore movement penalties in vegetation, too, allowing you to react to wars faster.

Napolean, Emporer, posing in Civilization 7.

This can make her a formidable war leader.

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That said, the bonuses are best when she isn’t the one who declared war.

Niccolo Machiavelli thinking in his reveal trailer for Civilization 7.

Luckily, getting other civilizations to declare war on you isn’t that hard in Civilization 7.

2Charlemagne

Charlemagne is a natural leader for a military victory.

This happiness boost isveryhelpful for surprise wars, allowing you to pay less attention to relationships.

Harriet Tubman crossing her arms in her First Look Trailer for Civilization 7.

you might just declare war on whoever you want to!

He can maintain very high morale, even if you’re facing multiple wars at once.

We also recommend you take full advantage of cavalry units to make the most of Charlemagne’s bonuses.

Charlemagne smiling in his reveal video for Civilization 7.

War can strain your civilization’s resources.

Ensure a stable economy by managing resources wisely and maintaining high happiness levels.

1Xerxes (King Of Kings)

Xerxes does great in military campaigns with his combat bonuses.

Xerxes talking in his intro trailer for Civilization 7.

He gets increased strength on all units when attacking in neutral and enemy territory.

His additional settlement limit is also nice when you have world domination on your mind.

He rewards an aggressive playstyle best and can support a very wide empire.

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He works equally well for a domination victory as a military one, depending on your particular situation.

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