In ocean tiles, they gain +1 sight (good for keeping an eye on enemies) and +10 to combat. Once you’ve done that, German U-boats are yours to command. The trick with him is to master sailing early and power through to the industrial age as quickly as you can. If you’re looking to explore the world’s oceans (and use them to instill fear in your foes), Frederick Barbarossa of Germany is a great option. A strong early start and an expansive empire make the Aztecs a feared civilization. The latter of these will in turn boost every unit’s combat strength. This will allow you to build farms, mines and take advantage of resources.

His Eagle Warriors have a chance to capture enemy units and turn them into builders when defeating them. Credit: Firaxis GamesĪlternatively, Aztec leader Montezuma (currently only available if you pre-ordered) is a beast in the early game. Germany's Frederick Barbarossa relies the oceans of the world to control land. Her military can keep fighting by healing 50 points upon defeating a foe. Once an enemy is wounded, Tomyris’ units go in for the kill with +5 combat strength against already damaged enemies. Those looking for a traditional all-out military leader, Tomyris, of Scythia, is one of the two best choices. Likewise, if there are tensions brewing between two other civilizations, try to egg one of them on and double-team a hapless soon-to-be extinct people. When you’re ready to wage war on your neighbors, make sure you understand who is friendly with whom. Become friendly with them and you’ll be able to take control of their military, which can offer strategic benefits on top of the power boost. If you undertake quests for these independent, AI-controlled entities, you’ll earn favor. It's tempting to stomp city-states into the ground early on, but you might be better served using the honey and not the vinegar.

However, you’ll need to balance sheer power with the money to support an enormous military industrial complex. On the surface, taking over the world through might seems like the most straightforward way to win. Tomyris of Scythia is a great choice for warmongering 'Civ' players.

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