Towns are a new addition in Civilization 7.
This guide will also cover the best civilization combos for Franklin, the best Mementos, and more.
This guide is based on AI not multiplayer matches of Civ 7.
Benjamin Franklin Overview
+1 Science per Age on Production Buildings in Cities.
+50% Production towards constructing Production buildings.
+1 Science per Age from active Endeavors you started or supported.
Can have two Endeavors of the same pop in active at a time.
Benjamin Franklin is all aboutInfluenceand diplomaticEndeavors.
These new mechanics in Civilization 7 are extremely powerful.
Franklin is all about diplomacy.
As well as diplomacy, Benjamin Franklinexcels at production.
you’ve got the option to read more about Diplomacy in Civ 7 here.
Don’t underestimate Franklin’s military capacity, either.
Your Influence gain can be used to sanction and hinder your opponents via espionage actions.
Your goal as Franklin is to get high-production cities online.
We usually use a1:1ratio for cities and towns in Civ 7.
So, for every city, you have one town feeding it.
The more the better, however!
Early Production
TheMonumentis a great early pick up for Franklin as it again provides more Influence.
We usually recommend starting with production buildings in the capital and using towns to feed the capital with food.
Build at leasttwo Scoutsand start exploring immediately, hunting for Discoveries and neighboring civilizations.
You should be looking for early settlement spots with your Scouts.
This is just a straight-up fun Memento because it reduces the science requiredacross the boardfor tech research.
It gives you an immediate head-start against the AI.
Complementary Mementos For Franklin
As well as his unique Mementos, there are plenty of other options.
Greece
Everything about Greece is built for Benjamin.
TheParthenon, one part of the Greek’s unique quarter, will also add+2 Influenceif placed on Rough terrain.
All of these bonuses start to stack up in a way that really favors Franklin’s diplomatic playstyle.
Don’t forget about your Logios!
Rome
If you prefer to lean into a moremilitaristic approach, Rome is a solid choice.
Use the Roman Legions to swarm your opponents.
But Rome isn’t just about the military.
TheBasilicaunique building provides+1 Influence adjacencyfor Culture Buildings and Wonders.
This issuperpowerful early on, as it allows you to produce military without completely ignoring culture.
It’s also completelysituational.Saying that there is acorrectorincorrectchoice when it comes to civilization isn’t really accurate.
But you should only pick theNormansif you’ve embarked down the military path withRomein the previous Age.
The Normans can play an aggressive or defensive military game during the Exploration Age.
It totally depends on how your game has developed up until this point.
Alternatively, a civilization likeFranceor evenMeiji Japanfor military victories makes sense, too.
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