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This guide has everything you gotta know to make you an expert spymaster.

Here’s a breakdown of how Espionage works in Civilization 7.

The Russian Empire portrait in Civilization 7.

What Is Espionage?

Espionage is an excellent ability for sabotaging your enemiesand even defending yourself against attack on the world stage.

you might’t immediately begin committing acts of Espionagethough right off the bat.

Xerxes King of Kings is declared war on by another civ in Civilization 7.

To begin using this ability,you’ll need to meet a few prerequisites first.

Other Espionage actions are unlocked through your Attribute Treeby clicking on your leader profile.

Meet Opposing Civs

To enact Espionage,you’ll need to know another Civand begin diplomatic relations with them.

The Statue of Liberty in Civilization 7

Send out Scoutsto find and meet other Civs.

Spend time constructing buildings and gathering other Influence resourcesthat can earn you more Influence on the world stage.

How Does Espionage Work?

The Espionage menu in Civ 7, featuring Napoleon’s Diplomacy screen.

Remember,not all Espionage actions are available right at the start.

What Does Espionage Do?

Military Infiltration

The Wheel

Gain sight of all enemy Commanders.

A view of a large industrial city in Civilization 7.

Sabotage Military

Diplomatic Attribute Tree

Slows down military production in target civ.

Counterspy

Exploration

Slows down Espionage actions taken against you by other civs.

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Castles Mastery

Destroy defenses in a settlement.

The Great Steele Wonder under construction in Civilization 7.

Sabotage Specialist Morale

Society Mastery

Disable Specialists in a target settlement.

Sabotage Space Program

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Rocketry

Slows down the progress of the Space Program in the target civ.

Sabotage Shipping

Mass Production Mastery

Destroys every Rail Station and Port in a target city.

Various Mementos in Civ 7.

Spread Rumors Of Fake Artifacts

Globalism Mastery

Disables yieldsfrom target artifacts in enemy civ.

There aretwo other things you should probably knowto fully understand Espionage in Civilization 7.

What Is Espionage Good For?

Triple-A Games

Here are just a few ways you should take a stab at prioritize using Espionage.

Sid Meier’s Civilization 7