

If a City loses its Capital, the next-largest City will automatically become their new Capital. A Capital cannot be destroyed by Razing as they are necessary for Civ 5's Domination Victory in which all Civs' original Capital Cities must be controlled to win a game with this condition. They also tend to receive bonuses from more policies (typically Tradition, but also others). City, Land Ownership, and Cultural Border ConceptsĬapital Cities (noted by a star next to their name) are the first city founded for a Civilization, and are typically the best-developed due to the head start in development they'll have over later Cities. This one took a lot of notetaking, investigation and Civilopedia searches for reference. I want to help those just learning the game and those with less experience than I all that I've learned during my many hours of play in Civilization 5. I'm already a bit longwinded, but I like to be thorough and provide decent information. This is so that people who are searching will not have to go through a huge page to find the information they were looking for. I decided to split it up into five pages, each covering distinct areas. Making the right decisions in your Cities and your macromanagement of the Civilization will win the game. This Guide is pretty exhaustive and covers most concepts related to Cities and their role in your Empire.

We'll also talk about some scenarios that may answer frequently asked questions about cities and the tiles around them. It is a great starting point for beginners who need to understand the potentially confusing city screen and all the options available for tweaking your cities. This Guide to the City in Civilization 5 will teach you the basics of managing a City and maximizing its output based on the resources and land available to you. They produce buildings, Units, Wonders, and Great People for your Civilization along with the game's Empire-wide resources - gold, science, faith, tourism, and culture. Civ 5 City Guide Part 1: Cities at the Empire Level Expanding Your Borders, City Placement, Happiness, and Connecting to the CapitalĬities are the backbone of your Civilization.
