But, sometimes, it’s hard to tell where exactly you should build settlements.

Don’t worry, we didn’t have an instinctual grasp of Civilization VII’s mathematics problems, either.

Here’s everything it’s crucial that you know about where to place settlements in Civilization 7.

Artwork of an ancient Settlement in Civilization 7.

How Do Settlements Work?

This matters for a couple of reasons, detailed below.

What’s The Difference Between Towns And Cities?

Hatshepsut puzzled in Civ 7

Gold can then be used to purchase units, buildings, and more within the town’s borders.

Resources and yields work identically to cities.

However,towns often have smaller borders.

The roman capital city in Civilization 7.

Resources and yields work identically to towns.

Cities do not have ‘focuses’ butcan employ Specialists to boost yieldson specific tiles.

Generally speaking, there are a handful of broad tips to keep in mind.

The improvement to city screen in Civilization 7.

Having strong, unified borders is helpfulfor many reasons, butit’s especially useful for warfare.

But,if your borders are a bit scattershot, enemies can exploit thisand move units into your backline.

Fresh water isimperative for your settlement’s growth.

A settler in Civilization 7 finds a tile to settle on.

Without it, the settlement won’t flourish nearly as well.

Strategize based on what yields you need, not which yields are the highest.

Is your treasury a bit low?

A flood occurring in Civilization 7.

Look for tiles that have gold yield bonuses and settle there rather than one with higher food output.

Towns are a new addition in Civilization 7.

Various tile improvements surrounding a city in Civilization 7.

An attacking soldier in Civilization 7.

Town Management In Civilization 7

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Sid Meier’s Civilization 7