And, hey, we get it.

It’s nice to have some semblance of immersion.

Here are the best leaders for beginners in Civilization 7!

Augustus Caesar with the Roman loading backdrop in Civilization 7.

Hence, we’ve compiled our favorite one to two Antiquity Age picks for each leader.

Some are obvious at first glance; others, not so much.

All have served us well, and we reckon they’ll do the same for you, too.

Jose Rizal holding a book in Civilization 7.

Let us know how it pans out for you!

Charlemagne, when paired with theKeshigCavalry, is unstoppable.

It may be prudent to unlock this first in an earlier game.

Amina’s Aksum Selection Screen in Civilization 7

That said, Charlemagne does automatically unlock theNormans, and they work well for him.

Confucius

Friedrich, Baroque

Egypt

Stay tuned for more!

These leaders will help you to get a science victory in Civ 7.

Ashoka, World Conqueror’s Maurya Selection Screen in Civilization 7

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Augustus' Rome Selection Screen in Civilization 7

Benjamin Franklin standing in the Maya selection screen in Civilization 7.

Catherine the Great standing in the Maurya selection screen in Civilization 7.

Charlemagne’s Maurya Selection Screen in Civilization 7

Confucius standing in the Mississippian selection screen in Civilization 7.

Friedrich, Baroque’s Egypt Selection Screen in Civilization 7

Three science-oriented Civilization VII leaders arranged in a featured image.

Triple-A Games

Sid Meier’s Civilization 7