Civilization VI · Civilization Guide

Portugal

Portugal rewards a far-reaching trade network more than almost any other civilization, converting distant trade routes into some of the best yields in the game.

Default LeaderJoão III
FocusTrade · Naval
Unique UnitNau
Unique InfrastructureFeitoria

Unique Ability

Casa da Índia: international Trade Routes can only be sent to coastal cities or cities with a Harbor, but gain a +50% increase to all yields as compensation. Traders get +50% range over water and can embark as soon as they are unlocked.

Unique Unit: Nau

A strong exploration-focused naval unit available ahead of its era-standard equivalent.

Unique Infrastructure: Feitoria

A unique improvement that grants an additional copy of a luxury or strategic resource in the city.

How to Play Portugal

  • Prioritize long-distance trade routes over short domestic ones whenever possible.
  • Use Naus to explore aggressively and establish contact with distant civilizations early.
  • Build Feitorias in cities with valuable single-copy resources to effectively double their yield.

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