In Civilization 7, players delve into the Modern Age, where they can select from ten distinct civilizations (Civs) as they aim for victory in the final phase of the game. Each civilization presents a variety of Civ Abilities, Civics, Units, Buildings, and diverse strengths and weaknesses, influencing their advantages in achieving particular Victory Conditions.
All Modern Age Civs hold the potential for victory, but certain ones make it significantly easier to attain success. This guide provides a comprehensive Civ 7 Modern Age Civs Tier List, ranking each Civ based on their effectiveness in meeting the game’s four Victory Conditions.
1. Meiji Japan
Best Legacy Path: Scientific
- Goisshin: Gain Science equal to 50% of a building’s Production Cost when you Overbuild.
Meiji Japan Civics:
- Bunmei Kaika: Unlocks the Jukogyo Unique Building, enhancing Production on Military and Production Buildings.
- Oath in Five Articles: Unlocks the Ginkō Unique Building, improving Production towards Science Buildings.
- Supreme War Council: Enhances Production for Naval and Aircraft Units.
- Kantai Kessen: Boosts Combat Strength for Units on or adjacent to Coast tiles.
Unique Units & Infrastructure:
- Mikasa: A Naval Unit that respawns at a friendly Naval spawn point with reduced health upon destruction.
- Zero: An Aircraft Unit with extended attack range and extra Combat Strength against enemy Aircraft.
- Ginkō: A Gold Building that benefits from adjacency bonuses with other Gold buildings.
- Jukogyo: A Production Building that gains Production bonuses from Coast tiles.
- Zaibatsu: A unique Quarter providing Gold and Production to adjacent Buildings.
- Favored Wonder: Dogo Onsen
- Starting Bias: Coast, Grassland (Modern Age start)
2. America
Best Legacy Path: Economic & Scientific
- Frontier Expansion: Earn 100 Gold for every improved Resource.
America Civics:
- Yankee Ingenuity: Unlocks the Steel Mill Unique Building.
- Captains of Industry: Unlocks the Railyard Unique Building.
- Wartime Manufacturing: Grants increased Combat Strength for Units next to multiple enemy Units.
Unique Units & Infrastructure:
- Prospector: A Unit that claims unowned Resource tiles to expand your territory.
- Marine: An Infantry Unit with reduced Production Cost and Amphibious capabilities.
- Steel Mill: A Production Building benefitting from Gold adjacency for Resources.
- Railyard: A Gold Building with increased Production adjacency for Quarters.
- Industrial Park: A unique Quarter boosting Food for every Resource assigned.
- Favored Wonder: Statue of Liberty
- Starting Bias: Rough, River (Modern Age start)
3. Qing China
Best Legacy Path: Economic & Cultural
- Kang Qian Shenshi: Provides +4 Gold, +3 Culture, +2 Influence, -1 Science from all Imported Resources.
Qing China Civics:
- Ten Great Campaigns:
- Open Customs:
- Kang Xi Tax Reformation:
- Stabilizing Frontier:
Unique Units & Infrastructure:
- Hangshang: A Merchant earning Gold for each Resource from naval Trade Routes.
- Gusa: An Infantry Unit with enhanced Combat Strength when near another Gusa Unit.
- Shiguan: A Science Building with Happiness adjacency benefits from Happiness buildings.
- Qianzhuang: A Gold Building with advantageous adjacency for Gold buildings.
- Huiguan: A unique Quarter that boosts Influence in the Settlement.
- Favored Wonder: Chengde Mountain Resort
- Starting Bias: Tundra (Modern Age start)
4. Mexico
Best Legacy Path: Cultural
- Revolución: Begin with the unique Revolución Government, enhancing Culture by 30% for 10 turns during a special celebration.
Mexico Civics:
- Political Plans : Unlocks both the Cathedral and the Portal de Mercaderes Buildings.
- Plan of Iguala: Adds an additional Celebration effect, increasing Production for Military Units.
- Plan of Ayutla: Adds influence for Diplomatic Actions during an additional Celebration.
- Plan of Tuxtepec: Grants significant Science during a special Celebration.
Unique Units & Infrastructure:
- Revolucionario: A Great Person with random effects from a set list.
- Soldaderas: An Infantry Unit that restores health to adjacent Units.
- Catedral: A Culture Building with Happiness adjacency linked to Culture buildings.
- Portal de Mercaderes: A Culture Building that benefits from Gold adjacency bonuses.
- Zócalo: A unique Quarter enhancing Culture based on Government Traditions.
- Favored Wonder: Palace of Fine Arts
- Starting Bias: Desert, Plains (Modern Age start)
5. French Empire
Best Legacy Path: Cultural
- Liberty, Equality, Fraternity : Choose any Celebrations from any Modern Age Government.
French Civics:
- Belle Époque : Unlocks the Salon Unique Building.
- Triumphal Way : Unlocks French Garden Unique Building.
- Grand Army : Grants immediate Promotions to Commander Units.
- Code Civil des Français: Increases Culture for each Policy in Government.
Unique Units & Infrastructure:
- Jacobin: A Great Person that bestows one of several random effects.
- Garde Impériale: An Infantry Unit with Ranged attack and boosted Strength within Command Radius.
- French Garden : A Culture Building with Happiness bonuses for Culture buildings.
- Salon: A Happiness Building enhancing Culture adjacency.
- Avenue: A unique Quarter granting Happiness across Urban Districts.
- Favored Wonder: Eiffel Tower
- Starting Bias: Wine (Modern Age start)
6. Mughal India
Best Legacy Path: Economic
- Paradise of Nations: +75% Gold from all sources, but -25% on other yields.
Mughal Civilizations:
- Zabt: Unlocks the Stepwell Unique Improvement, increasing Gold yield from Farms.
- Jagir: Enhances Happiness and increases the limit for Settlements.
- Mansabdari: Boosts Gold for purchasing Infantry Units.
- Gardens of Paradise: Enables purchasing Wonders with Gold.
Unique Units & Infrastructure:
- Zamindar: A Unit that can develop Population in new Settlements.
- Sepoy: An Infantry Unit with superior Bombard Strength and ranged attacks against fortified positions.
- Stepwell: An Improvement providing Gold while receiving Food bonuses from adjacent Farms.
- Favored Wonder: Red Fort
- Starting Bias: Flat (Modern Age start)
7. Prussia
Best Legacy Path: Militaristic
- Blood and Iron: Grants +1 Combat Strength for each Unfriendly relationship.
Prussia Civics:
- Ruhr: All Buildings receive Production adjacency from Navigable Rivers.
- Zollverein: Maintain Trade Routes with warring Cities; increased Settlement Limit.
- Ems Dispatch: Boosts Relationship Change from Diplomatic Actions.
- Bewegungskrieg: Cavalry Units gain the Skirmish keyword for better Flanking bonuses.
Unique Units & Infrastructure:
- Hussar: A Cavalry Unit with enhanced Movement and Combat Strength based on remaining Movement.
- Stuka: An Aircraft Unit effective against Ground Units.
- Staatseisenbahn: A Railroad replacement that increases Gold and Production across Rural Tiles.
- Favored Wonder: Brandenburg Gate
- Starting Bias: Niter (Modern Age start)
8. Russia
Best Legacy Path: Scientific & Cultural
- Prosveshchenie: Grants +1 Culture on all Districts, and +1 Science on Tundra Districts.
Russia Civics:
- Serfdom: Unlocks the Obshchina Unique Improvement, improving Food yield from Farms in Towns.
- Table of Ranks: Increases Gold yield from Urban Districts.
- Samoderzhaviye: Units are protected from Blizzard damage; enemies suffer increased damage.
Unique Units & Infrastructure:
- Cossack: A Cavalry Unit excelling in Combat Strength in friendly domains.
- Katyusha Rocket Launcher: An Artillery Unit with enhanced Mobility and initial Splash damage capabilities.
- Obshchina: An Ageless Improvement that enhances Food and Culture yields on Tundra.
- Favored Wonder: Hermitage
- Starting Bias: Furs, Tundra (Modern Age start)
9. Create
Best Legacy Path: Cultural
- Itsapharahab: A unique Diplomatic Action allowing immediate Suzerain status with a City-State.
Siam Civics:
- Nine Gems: Unlocks the Bang Unique Improvement; benefits Culture for relationships above Friendly.
- Mandala: Chang Beun Unique Ranged Unit gains extra Combat Strength in allied City-State territories.
- Sriwilai: Improvements to Culture from active Diplomatic Actions.
Unique Units & Infrastructure:
- Uparat: A Great Person providing random effects from a specified selection.
- Chang Beun: A Ranged Unit with boosted Movement and Combat Strength; can act post-attack.
- Bang: A Culture and Happiness Building.
- Favored Wonder: Doi Suthep
- Starting Bias: Ivory (Modern Age start)
10. Buganda
Best Legacy Path: Militaristic
- River Raids: Acquire Culture equal to pillaged yield and Healing; all Land Units gain the Amphibious ability.
Buganda Civics:
- Nnalubaalex: Unlocks Kabaka’s Lake Unique Improvement, enhancing Culture and Food yields from water sources.
- Blutabaalo: Amplifies Pillaging yields and Healing capacity.
- Nyanza: Increases Culture and Happiness near lakes and navigable rivers.
Unique Units & Infrastructure:
- Mwami: An Army Commander that boosts yield from pillaging in its Command range.
- Abambowa: An Infantry Unit capable of healing through pillaging.
- Kabaka’s Lake: An Improvement granting increased Happiness with additional Lake Yield bonuses.
- Favored Wonder: Problem Breeds Sword
- Starting Bias: Lake, Tropical (Modern Age start)
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