Civilization 7 changes a lot about the franchise, while keeping the formula the same.
Here’s everything we’ve learned so far.
This list is awork in progress.
We’ll grow its content within the next couple of days as we spend more time withModern Ageunique units.
Chu-Ko-Nu
Broadly speaking, Antiquity Age unique units are not quite as robust as later eras' offerings.
This makes sense; you want to feel like you’re gaining in strength over time.
That, in and of itself, is pretty good.
But the real might stems from+5 combat strength when attacking adjacent units.
Purabhettarah
Another early-game winner, thePurabhettarahisespeciallyearly-game, with its greatest value comingright near the beginning.
Hostile independent powers won’t give you any additional trouble, butcities can be a problem.
In Civilization 7,scouts are civilian units, thus they cannot attack.
The Jaguar Slayer upends this idea, allowing you toinitiate combatwith it.
That’s not a big deal, but it can help a tad.
What makes these folks so mighty is theirJaguar Trap, whichenemy civs cannot see.
An enemy unit can waltz right over one,taking 25 damage and ending movement.
The ability recharges after five turns, making Jaguar Slayers repeatedly invaluable assets.
Placetwo Kalamsbeside a Naval Commander.
You’ll have four shots per turn.
Your opponents will need to have broughtfourCogs (or whatever else they have) to match this.
Keshig Exploration Age
In a vacuum,Mongolia’s Keshigwould be great, but not necessarily superb.
What makes this shine is that it is, well,Mongolian.
If you have a sturdy army, you’ll be that much more dangerous.
This can instantly turn the tide.
Mamluk Exploration Age
Don’t get discouraged by their lower base strength relative to other Exploration Agecavalry.
TheAbbasids' Mamlukunit is adefensive powerhouse.
Their combat bonuses can hitremarkableheights within the bounds ofhighly-developed cities.
They’re still fine, if not spectacular, for far-off deployment.
If you aren’t intending to fight much, but you happen to live near a particularly ruthless rival?
Yep, the Mamluks will keep them at bay.
This isn’t going to dramatically alter your course, but it will undoubtedly assist you.
This means that, in practice,you won’t get a ton of utility out of this.
You won’t need to make the distinction between building infantry units and ranged units at roughly similar pace.
Justdeploy a ton of Xunleichongwhen needed.
The Aksumthrive on early-game trade, so the+10 trade route rangeis a critical component to that success.
As the Dhow cancreate naval trades,it effectivelysets up the Tankwa for seriously broadening your resource horizons.
This versatility offers any Hoplite army a bit of a boost.
Hazarapathis Antiquity Age
TheHazarapathisjoins the Immortal forPersia’stwo unique units.
It frees you up to explore other belief perks.
It’s a solid unit that should be on your frontlines throughout the Exploration Age.
Cetbang Antiquity Age
TheMajapahitCetbangis hardly bad.
The Age system is brand-new for Civilization 7.
Here’s everything you gotta know about what this means for your game.
C-Tier
Dhow Ancient Age
TheAksum-builtDhowis the definition of “alright.”
In our findings,naval battles are less likely to occur frequently during the Ancient Age.
That’s not to say they won’t happen, but you’re unlikely to encounter vast enemy fleets.
The Medjay is… fine.
Now, this is good, no mistake.
Yuthahathi Antiquity Age
TheKhmeruniquecavalry,the Yuthahathi has one merit.
Legatus Antiquity Age
Rome’s Legatusdoubles as aslightly effective settler, which can free you up from building settlers.
But hey, at least it’s a consistent bonus.
Chasqui Exploration Age
Had theIncaarrived in the Antiquity Age, theirChasquiscout would rank more highly on our list.
This may change as we spend more time with the game.
Butit’s deeply situational, as is the flood damage immunity.
Army Commanders are a new unit in Civilization 7.
This guide covers how to get the most out of your commanders.
