Civilization VI · Civilization Guide Maya
The Maya reward a small cluster of tightly packed cities more than almost any other civilization, making them one of the strongest tall-play picks in the game.
Default LeaderLady Six Sky
FocusTall Play
Unique UnitAtlatlist
Unique InfrastructureNone
Unique Ability
Mayab: cities get no bonus Housing from being adjacent to fresh water or coast, but instead get +1 Amenity for every Luxury Resource adjacent to the City Center. Farms grant +1 Housing, +1 Production if adjacent to an Observatory, and +1 Gold.
Unique Unit: Atlatlist
An early ranged unit with solid flexibility for its era.
Unique Infrastructure
Maya has no unique building or district — its strength comes entirely from its civilization ability and Atlatlist.