Summary

Culture and civics are important aspects of anyCivilization 7campaign.

However, there are still a handful of civics that are worth researching right off the bat.

We look at the changes and differences between Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 and its predecessor, Civilization 6.

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Most importantly though, Mysticism unlocks the ability to found a Pantheon.

Researching this civic unlocks your ability to do just that, so it’s a must-have early on.

It’s available right after researching Chiefdom in your first few turns.

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Regardless of your strategy, having a healthy amount of Merchants is essential for solid gameplay.

One, this unlocks the Cultural Festival Project, which can help boost your cultural output alongside ally civs.

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So, if you’re pursuing a cultural victory, you’ll want to prioritize this civic extremely early.

6Citizenship Mastery

Almost immediately after researching Citizenship, you’ll want to pursue the Mastery civic research.

The Hospitality Policy is great, granting +3 Culture for every City-State you control.

Catherine The Great’s Diplomacy Screen Civilization 7.

Because the milestone for the Cultural Legacy Path involves Wonder Construction, this boon is not to be overlooked.

Start a pantheon in Civilization 7.

This will help you research your Tech Tree just as quickly as your civic one.

Benjamin Franklin and Ashoka in Civilization 7.

That’s why Tactics is a great civic to research early.

You’ll be able to increase your settlement limit by one after you complete this civic.

This is essential early on in the game when your settlement limit is pretty restrictive.

The Civic Tree in Civilization 7 during the Antiquity Age.

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Skilled Trades unlocks the Coinage Policy, which allows for +1 Gold for each imported resource.

This means you’ve got the option to buy more merchants to subsequently unlock more resources.

Napoleon and Catherine the Great having diplomacy conversations in Civ 7.

This is because you’ll immediately unlock the City Guard Policy once you complete your research.

This policy grants +3 Combat Strength for fortified districts.

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The Social Policies Screen in Civilization 7.

The Izirtu Independent Power in Civilization 7 being befriended using Influence points.

The Town Expansion Menu in Civilization 7.

The Milestone Complete screen for the Cultural Legacy Path in Civ 7.

A narrative event screen in Civ 7 called A Story to Tell.

The Settlement Limit screen in Civilization 7, warning players they have reached their maximum.

The Resources selection screen in Civilization 7.

The Great Steele Wonder being constructed in Civilization 7.

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