Tier list helps players choose best leaders and civilizations for their playstyle. Game released in 2016, leading to ongoing debate about best leaders. Tier list updated April 4, 2024
Players can pair leaders with any civilization from Antiquity Age. Leaders have unique bonuses and unlock natural civilizations. Some leaders appear as multiple versions with different abilities
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Each leader offers unique bonuses and historical backgrounds. France provides diplomatic visibility and Renaissance-era wonder bonuses. Egypt benefits from trade routes and river-side district development. Germany grants additional military policy slot and city-state bonuses
Norway's Harald Hardrada excels in naval warfare with longships and coastal raids. Hungary's Matthias Corvinus specializes in city state levying and army production. Scythians' Tomyris leads with fast-spreading cavalry and healing abilities. Aztecs' Montezuma offers strong early game with eagle warriors
Civ 6 features 45 leaders as of Gathering Storm, with nine more in New Frontier Pass. Game offers six victory conditions: Science, Culture, Domination, Religion, Final Score, Diplomacy. Players must balance population, economy, science, military, and international relations