Civ 7: Complete Guide to Unlocking All Attribute Tree Legends

Civilization 7 introduces an intricate and engaging Legends and Mementos meta-progression system that encompasses the Attribute Tree Legend Unlocks. In this context, “Attribute Trees”refer to the skill trees designated for each leader, which are classified into six distinct categories: Economic, Militaristic, Diplomatic, Expansionist, Cultural, and Scientific. The unlocking of various “nodes”within these trees provides leaders with unique bonuses or effects, enhancing their capabilities in areas like city growth and settlement limits. Notably, every leader in Civilization 7 has two initial locked nodes, with higher levels required for their eventual unlock.

At first glance, unlocking these nodes can seem somewhat perplexing, as the game does not provide explicit guidance on how to achieve this. To unlock the second node, for instance, you will need to elevate a leader’s Legend level to 7. Each leader’s specific locked nodes align with their designated attributes, which are accessible during the leader selection process. To illustrate, Catherine the Great, vested with Cultural and Scientific attributes, will unlock the Cultural node at level 3 and the Scientific node upon reaching level 7. Below is an overview of the Attribute Tree Legend Unlocks, detailing their effects and the corresponding leaders.

Economic Attribute Tree Legend Unlock & Leaders

Grants A Gold Bonus For Trade & Treasure Fleets

The Economic Attribute Tree Legend Unlock is an advantageous perk, particularly effective during the Exploration Age but beneficial throughout all subsequent Ages when aiming for an Economic Victory. This unlock confers a significant +25% Gold bonus from Trade and Treasure Fleets, substantially boosting the leaders’ treasury during the crucial Exploration Age after establishing Treasure Fleets in far-off lands.

Economic Unlock: +25% Gold from Trade and Treasure Fleets
Amen	Level 3
Hatshepsut	Level 7
Ibn Battuta	Level 3
Isabella	Level 7
Machiavelli	Level 7
Napoleon, Emperor	Level 3
Pachacuti	Level 3
Xerxes, King of Kings	Level 3
Xerxes, the Achaemenid	Level 7

Isabella stands out with this node, as her Seven Cities of Gold ability already grants significant Gold when discovering Natural Wonders. Therefore, any leader or civilization aligned with an Economic focus would benefit greatly from this unlock.

Militaristic Attribute Tree Legend Unlock & Leaders

Enhances Combat Strength For Siege Warfare

Civ 7 America Modern Economy Victory Artwork

The Militaristic Attribute Tree Legend Unlock serves a crucial role in warfare, providing all units with a +5 Combat Strength against Districts. This advantage significantly enhances siege capabilities, particularly for players aiming for a Domination Victory. As success in this victory type requires overcoming all districts to conquer settlements, this unlock is invaluable.

Militaristic Unlock: +5 Combat Strength for all Units against Districts
Amen	Level 7
Ashoka, World Conqueror	Level 7
Charlemagne	Level 3
Friedrich, Baroque	Level 3
Friedrich, Oblique	Level 3
Harriet Tubman	Level 7
Napoleon, Revolutionary	Level 3
Tecumseh	Level 3
Trung Trac	Level 3
Xerxes, King of Kings	Level 7

This boost to combat capabilities is beneficial when paired with other siege enhancements, making a leader with this node a formidable choice in a Military-focused strategy. Notable leaders include Napoleon, Friedrich, and Charlemagne.

Diplomatic Attribute Tree Legend Unlock & Leaders

Improves & Worsens Relationships Faster

The Diplomatic Attribute Tree Legend Unlock directly influences how leaders interact with one another, enhancing both positive and negative relationships significantly. Specifically, this node provides a 25% increase in relationships when initiating or backing an Endeavor, while also imposing a 25% decrease in relationships for instigating Sanctions or rejecting Endeavors. This functionality can strategically benefit various leaders based on their diplomatic approach.

Diplomatic Unlock: +25% Relationship from starting or supporting Endeavors.-25% from starting Sanctions or rejecting Endeavors.
Ashoka, World Conqueror	Level 3
Ashoka, World Renouncer	Level 3
Benjamin Franklin	Level 3
Harriet Tubman	Level 3
Himiko, High Shaman	Level 7
Himiko, Queen of Wa	Level 3
Jose Rizal	Level 7
Lafayette	Level 7
Machiavelli	Level 3
Napoleon, Emperor	Level 7
Tecumseh	Level 7

An example of this dynamic is reflected in Himiko’s Queen of Wa persona, resulting in a +4 Science boost for every Friendly relationship. Conversely, Napoleon’s Emperor persona excels with financial gain from hostile relationships. Establishing and managing relationships with other leaders is crucial in gameplay, and this node facilitates the process, expediting the formation of allies and adversaries.

Expansionist Attribute Tree Legend Unlock & Leaders

Makes Converting A Town To A City Cheaper

Civ 7 Tecumseh Shawnee Exploration Age End

The Expansionist Attribute Tree Legend Unlock presents a lucrative opportunity by granting a 50% discount on the Gold cost for converting a Town to a City. This conversion is vital in establishing an empire within Civilization 7 and requires strategic investment to find the right balance between towns and cities.

Expansionist Unlock: +50% Gold towards converting a Town to a City.
Ashoka, World Renouncer	Level 7
Augustus	Level 7
Confucius	Level 3
Ibn Battuta	Level 7
Isabella	Level 3
Pachacuti	Level 7

This considerable saving on upgrades is particularly beneficial at the onset of a new Age, especially when cities revert to towns, compelling players to invest Gold for the requisite urban development.

Cultural Attribute Tree Legend Unlock & Leaders

Increases Production Based On Great Work Slots

Catherine the Great in Civ 7 — Custom image by Katarina Cimbaljevic

The Cultural Attribute Tree Legend Unlock enhances production by 15% for constructing Buildings and Wonders that incorporate Great Works. Given that Great Works evolve with each Age, certain Buildings or Wonders will be required to host each new type, making this attribute pivotal for advancement.

For instance, Academies are designed to accommodate three Codex slots, catering specifically to Antiquity Age Great Works while being unable to hold Exploration Age Relics. Thus, strategically managing buildings and adapting to the evolving needs of each Age is essential for maximizing effectiveness.

Cultural Unlock: +15% towards constructing Buildings and Wonders with Great Works slots.
Augustus	Level 3
Catherine the Great	Level 3
Friedrich, Baroque	Level 7
Hatshepsut	Level 3
Himiko, High Shaman	Level 3
Jose Rizal	Level 3
Lafayette	Level 3
Napoleon, Revolutionary	Level 7
Xerxes, The Achaemenid	Level 3

Great Works from the Exploration and Modern Ages are central to the Cultural Legacy Paths and significantly contribute towards achieving a Culture Victory. However, the buildings involved may also aid other victory strategies, making this unlock a versatile asset across diverse gameplay approaches.

Scientific Attribute Tree Legend Unlock & Leaders

Boosts Gold, Production & Science Yields

The Scientific Attribute Tree Legend Unlock grants players an additional +1 adjacency bonus to standard Gold, Production, and Science Buildings, proving invaluable for the development of densely populated urban centers under the guidance of leaders like Confucius or Trung Trac. This bonus is cumulative and can synergize with various other adjacency boosts found throughout the game.

In the context of pursuing a Scientific Victory, the combination of Gold, Production, and Science is paramount. Thus, this node supports leaders in achieving their goals more swiftly, making it an essential part of the strategic toolkit in Civilization 7.

Scientific Unlock: +1 to the adjacencies of standard Gold, Production, and Science Buildings.
Benjamin Franklin	Level 7
Catherine the Great	Level 7
Charlemagne	Level 7
Confucius	Level 7
Friedrich, Oblique	Level 7
Himiko, Queen of Wa	Level 7
Trung Trac	Level 7

In summary, the Attribute Tree Legend Unlocks offer some of the most powerful enhancements within the game, providing specific leaders the necessary edge to triumph. However, unlocking these capabilities mandates a thorough exploration of each leader’s potential through repeated playthroughs. The structured nature of the Legend Unlocks means that players will need to maximize their leaders’ levels to experience their full capabilities. To secure an advantage in Civilization 7, focusing on leveling leaders and unlocking their respective Attribute Trees is key to outperforming rivals.

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