Civilization VI · Civilization Guide

Germany

Germany combines an extra policy slot with a production-focused unique district, giving it one of the most reliable domination-and-industry combinations in the game.

Default LeaderFrederick Barbarossa
FocusDomination · Production
Unique UnitU-Boat
Unique InfrastructureHansa

Unique Ability

"Free Imperial Cities": each city can build one more specialty District than its Population would normally allow — a direct, uncapped way to out-build other civilizations district-for-district.

Unique Unit: U-Boat

A stealthy Modern era naval unit that can strike without revealing its position.

Unique Infrastructure: Hansa

A unique Industrial Zone replacement that produces more Production than the standard version, especially when placed near resources.

How to Play Germany

  • Build alliances with city-states early to start collecting free buildings sooner.
  • Use the extra Military policy slot to run more aggressive cards without sacrificing economic ones.
  • Place the Hansa near strategic and bonus resources for maximum Production output.

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