Conquer Civ 6 with These Speed Science Victory Civilizations
Civilization 6 offers three victory conditions, with Religious Victories being the quickest, and Culture Victories the slowest. Science victories fall somewhere in between, but with the right leader, they can be surprisingly straightforward. While many Civ 6 civilizations excel at technological advancement, these leaders consistently achieve the fastest Science victories. Their success hinges on maximizing Science bonuses and expanding their empires rapidly.
Seondeok - Korea:
Leader Ability: Hwarang (+3% Culture and Science per Governor promotion)
Civilization Ability: Three Kingdoms (+1 Food and Science per adjacent Seowon for Farms and Mines respectively)
Unique Units: Hwacha, Seowon (+4 Science, -2 Science for adjacent Districts)
Seondeok's fast Science victories stem from the strategic placement of Seowons and Governor promotions. Early game expansion is key, utilizing Magnus' promotion to prevent population loss during settler creation. Prioritize Civics unlocking Governor Titles to rapidly boost Science and Culture. Remember, Seowons lose Science from adjacent districts, so position them strategically, ideally two tiles from the city center, near future Mine locations to leverage Korea's bonus. Rapid city expansion and optimal Seowon placement are crucial for outpacing opponents.
Lady Six Sky - Maya:
Leader Ability: Ix Mutal Ajaw (+10% Yields within 6 tiles of the capital; -15% Yields beyond 6 tiles; free Builder upon city founding)
Civilization Ability: Mayab (No Housing from Fresh Water or Coast; +1 Amenity per adjacent Luxury Resource; Farms gain +1 Housing and Production adjacent to Observatories)
Unique Units: Hul'che, Observatory (+2 Science from Plantation adjacency, +1 from Farms)
Lady Six Sky's strength lies in her ability to rapidly build cities within a 6-tile radius of the capital, maximizing yields and utilizing free Builders. This clustered approach is essential for maximizing her bonuses. Place Observatories near resources requiring Plantations or Farms to exploit adjacency bonuses. Maintaining this close-knit empire is key to a rapid Science victory.
Peter - Russia:
Leader Ability: The Grand Embassy (+1 Science and Culture per 3 technologies/civics ahead of Russia on Trade Routes)
Civilization Ability: Mother Russia (+5 extra founding tiles; Tundra tiles grant +1 Faith and Production; units immune to blizzards; enemy war penalties doubled in Russian territory)
Unique Units: Cossack, Lavra (Holy District replacement; expands by 2 tiles upon Great Person spending)
Peter, a versatile leader, excels in Culture and Religious victories but can also achieve fast Science victories. His Trade Route ability ensures consistent Science and Culture gains. His expansive founding tiles allow for effective forward settling. Focus on enhancing trade capabilities with Currency Exchange and Harbors to maximize Science and Culture from lucrative routes.
Hammurabi - Babylon:
Leader Ability: Ninu Ilu Sirum (Free lowest-cost building for any District except Government Plaza; free Envoy when building other districts)
Civilization Ability: Enuma Anu Enlil (Instant Eureka unlocks; -50% Science empire-wide)
Unique Units: Sabum Kibittum, Palgum (+2 Production, +1 Housing; +1 Food for adjacent Fresh Water)
Hammurabi's strategy revolves around rapid expansion to offset the -50% Science penalty. Prioritize Eurekas to instantly unlock technologies. Initially, focus on Currency, Production, and city growth, utilizing Spies in advanced civilizations for more Eureka opportunities. Establish around six cities by the Classical Era's end. By the Middle Ages, purchase secondary Campus buildings with accumulated gold, utilizing the free lowest-tier building bonus. While maintaining Science production, prioritize Eurekas to significantly advance technologically. This approach should ensure a substantial lead by the Space Race.
