Civilization 7: Religion Guide

Civilization 7: A Guide to Mastering Religion for Victory

While religion no longer offers a direct path to victory in Civilization 7, it remains a crucial element for success, especially in the long game (500 turns). This guide simplifies the streamlined Civ 7 religion system, helping you leverage its power. Whether aiming for a Cultural Legacy victory or simply boosting your civilization, understanding religion is key.

Religion's Role in Civ 7

Similar to previous Civilization games, religion plays a vital role, starting in the Antiquity Age. However, Civ 7 simplifies the system; the religious combat of Civ 6 is gone, and the focus shifts to using Missionaries for conversion.

Key Considerations:

1. Strategic Civic Choices: Specific civics (detailed below) are prerequisites for founding a religion.
2. Missionary Production: Invest heavily in Missionary production (or purchase) during the Exploration Age for effective faith spread.
3. Bonus Maximization: Capitalize on Antiquity Age bonuses from Reliquaries and Pantheon choices to optimize your religious growth.

The Antiquity Age: Laying the Foundation

The journey begins with establishing a Pantheon in the Antiquity Age. Pantheons provide passive buffs, chosen to align with your gameplay strategy. They are the primary religious element of this era, laying groundwork for the Exploration Age.

Top Pantheon Examples:

Pantheon	Effect
God of the Forge	10% production for buildings in cities with an altar.
Monument to the Gods	10% production for Wonders in cities with an altar.
Fertility Rites	10% growth rate in cities with an altar.
City Patron Goddess	3 Influence on the altar.
God of the Sun	1 Culture, Food, Gold, Happiness, Production, and Science on the altar.

Founding a Pantheon:

Research the Mysticism Civic as early as possible. While crucial, remember that the Antiquity Age doesn't heavily emphasize religion; prioritize other victory paths if needed.

The Exploration Age: Spreading the Faith

The Exploration Age is pivotal for religious development. If pursuing a Culture Victory, your Cultural Advisor will guide you. Complete these objectives to found a religion:

1. Research the Piety Civic.
2. Construct a Temple.

Prioritize these objectives for a Culture Victory.

Founding a Religion:

After completing the Temple, you'll found your religion and choose beliefs:

Belief	Effect	How to Unlock
Reliquary	Grants bonuses and methods for unlocking Reliquaries (essential for Legacy Paths).	Unlocked upon founding a religion.
Founder	Buffs earned as your religion spreads.	One unlocked upon founding; more earned through spread.
Enhancer	Provides additional gameplay buffs.	Unlocked by researching the Theology Civic.

Spreading Your Religion:

Use Missionaries to convert cities. Remember: cities with both rural and urban populations require two conversions (one urban, one rural tile).

Acquiring Relics:

For a Cultural Legacy victory, gather 12 relics. Methods include:

Method	Details
Reliquary Belief	Your chosen Reliquary Belief provides a unique Relic acquisition method.
Civic/Technology Research	Certain Civics/Technologies (e.g., Theology, Education) grant Relics.
Narrative Events	Random events can reward Relics.
Wonder Construction	Some Wonders grant Relics upon construction.

Display Relics in Temples and Wonders using the Great Works menu.

The Modern Age and Beyond

While religion continues to provide benefits in the Modern Age (via beliefs and Legacy Points earned earlier), its importance diminishes compared to the Exploration Age. Strong religious development in the Exploration Age provides significant advantages for later victory.

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