Civ 7 Guide: Achieving Economic Victory with Pachacuti Strategy

In the realm of Civilization 7, Pachacuti presents an exceptional opportunity for players aiming to secure an Economic Victory. Utilizing his remarkable capabilities, Pachacuti can cultivate a potent economy and boost population growth through abundant Food resources. His optimal quest for an Economic Victory aligns with three civilizations across different Ages: Mississippi during the Antiquity Age, Inca for the Exploration Age, and America in the Modern Age. To maximize success, players should focus on completing key Legacy Paths such as the Silk Roads, Treasure Fleets, and Railroad Tycoon, while forging and maintaining strong alliances to quickly establish World Banks in the late game.

To effectively reach these goals, leaning into Pachacuti’s strengths is crucial. Harnessing Food adjacency bonuses enhances his unique Earth Shaker ability, allowing players to maximize Food outputs. It is advisable to equip Pachacuti with Food-boosting Mementos like Poteskwate or the more optimal Topayauri. His advantages are best realized in mountainous regions, as his ability grants an additional +1 Food Adjacency to Mountains and alleviates drawbacks for Specialists near these terrains. Each civilization selection complements this dynamic, setting the stage for extensive trade networks and ultimately, an Economic win.

Strategic Guide for the Antiquity Age: Mississippi

Leveraging Pachacuti and Mississippi for City Development

Utilizing Mississippi’s unique features can significantly enhance Pachacuti’s growth trajectory in the Antiquity Age. The recommended strategy involves focusing on the expansion of Towns and Cities while fostering fruitful relationships with allies and Independent Powers. When settling, it is vital to choose locations wisely and judiciously manage Influence expenditure. Players should aim to leverage Diplomatic Treaties, especially the Farmers Market and Open Market Endeavors, to strengthen alliances, while investing 20 Resources to develop Settlements aligned with the Silk Roads Legacy Path through trading and exploration.

Pachacuti’s Antiquity Overview: Mississippi
Civics	Code of Laws, Earthworks (Mastery), Cah-nah-ha
Techs	Irrigation, Bronze Working
Government	Oligarchy
Unique Units	Burning Arrows, Watonathi
Pantheon	Goddess of the Harvest, God of the Sun, God of the Forest
Wonders	Hanging Gardens, Monks Mound

The Mississippian Watonathi trader unit offers a Gold bonus based on the number of Resources collected from target Settlements, making it lucrative to trade with those featuring multiple Resources. To ensure Resource slots are maximized, players should follow the Mississippian Civic tree, unlocking the Watonathi and creating opportunities through the Potkop Improvement. Constructing Monks Mound in the Capital is a strategic move to achieve greater Resource capacity early on.

In the event of conflict, Mississippian Burning Arrows excel defensively, especially against Siege units. Establishing towns and cities in mountainous areas rich in Resources is essential for leveraging the Goose Societies ability, which provides a +1 Food adjacency bonus to Resources. Players can also enhance Food yields and population growth through various Wonders and buildings, such as Potkop, Monks Mound, Hanging Gardens, and specialized buildings like Baths and Gardens. Moreover, Social Policies and Traditions such as Clan Networks (Mysticism Mastery) and Castes (Citizenship) can further amplify these benefits.

To capitalize on advantages before transitioning to the next Age, players should aim to establish all desired cities and lay the groundwork for trade routes to maximize Gold income through the Master Caravaneer Legacy Bonus.

Strategic Guide for the Exploration Age: Inca

Exploiting Mountainous Terrain for Growth

In the Exploration Age, Pachacuti benefits greatly from the Silk Roads Golden Age, with all cities from the Antiquity Age maintained, negating initial Gold investment in city upgrades. The focus in this Age shifts to the Treasure Fleets Legacy Path, necessitating the early research of Cartography and Shipbuilding. Civics like Economics and Inca-specific Civics will prove advantageous, particularly Mit’a, which unlocks the Terrace Farm and Tirakuna Tradition, enhancing Food yields by 15% for cities adjacent to Mountains.

Pachacuti’s Exploration Overview: Inca
Civics	Economics, Mit’a, Rich Nan
Techs	Cartography, Urban Planning
Government	Feudal Monarchy, Plutocracy
Beliefs	Dawah, Conversion, Tithe
Units	Chasqui, Warrior
Wonders	Machu Picchu

When venturing into the Distant Lands, deploying a Chasqui unit for scouting is a sound strategy. Optimal locations for Pachacuti include mountainous regions rich in Strategic Resources, particularly those near the coast and surrounded by Treasure Resources. If a single well-placed Settlement is established close to the home continent, it can efficiently contribute to completing the Treasure Fleets Legacy path, although additional locations may be necessary based on territorial control. Should war become necessary, the Warak’aq unit stands ready as a formidable combat option.

Maintaining a focus on Food output is critical for reinforcing population growth across towns and cities, capitalizing on the mountainous landscapes of the Distant Lands. Additionally, Pachacuti unlocks a unique Narrative Event quest, Sweat of the Sun, offering +2 Gold in every Settlement once a population of 50 is reached. Spanning through Machu Pikchu, enhancements from Terrace Farms, along with the beneficial Qullqa and Tirakuna Traditions, the Indenture and Yeomanry Social Policies, and relevant buildings such as Inns, Hospitals, and Banks, will prove invaluable while reaping the benefits of Treasure Fleets during this Age. Furthermore, sustaining amicable relationships throughout this period will facilitate the establishment of World Bank offices.

Strategic Guide for the Modern Age: America

Leveraging America’s Industrial Expertise for Population Growth

With the advent of the Modern Age, and continuing the advantage from the previous Treasure Fleets Golden Age, Pachacuti begins with all cities intact. This stage is pivotal for leveraging America’s industrial focus to clinch the Economic Victory. The spotlight during the Modern Age shifts toward generating Factory Resources and facilitating the spawning of the World Banker within Pachacuti’s Capital. The Industrial Park Unique Quarter, featuring the critical contributions from Railyard and Steel Mill buildings, should be prioritized, as they enhance Food yield from every Resource assigned to the city.

Pachacuti’s Modern Overview: America
Civics	Yankee Ingenuity, Captains of Industry
Techs	Industrialization, Mass Production
Government	Bureaucratic Monarchy
Units	Prospector, Marine
Ideology	Communism, Fascism
Wonders	Statue of Liberty

America’s unique ability, Frontier Expansion, rewards players with 100 Gold for improving Resources, efficiently capitalized through the Prospector unit. The Gold Rush and Robber Baron Traditions enhance the benefits from Resource assignments. Constructing the Statue of Liberty will yield 4 Migrants, aiding rural population expansion. Players opting for Communism can access several beneficial Food-centric Social Policies, while Fascism promotes Gold accumulation. Establishing trade routes in the Distant Lands will also contribute significantly towards the Economic Victory.

As the World Banker emerges, Pachacuti can gain efficiency in establishing World Bank offices based on the number of Economic Legacy Points and the level of rapport with allies. Overall, prioritizing Food and nurturing Population Growth are vital strategies for achieving Economic Victory while leading Pachacuti through Sid Meier’s Civilization 7.

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