Part of the fun of playing Civilization games is to build the Great Pyramids before Egypt or collect all wonders like they are Pokemon. But which ones are worth your time at the end of the day? This list focuses on the best wonders in the game so far (including the Gathering Storm DLC).
1. Oxford University
This wonder is a must build for any player seeking a science victory. Not only it awards the player with free technologies and an awesome science output bonus, but it also gives you three points for Great Scientists per turn.
Wonder provides:
- +3 Great Scientist points per turn
- +2 Great Works of Writing slots
- +20% Science in the city, and awards 2 randomly chosen free technologies when completed.
Why Oxford University is great:
- 2 free techs upon construction
- Essential 20% science bonus for its city
- Grassland and plains tile requirement means this wonder is pretty accessible
2. Venetian Arsenal
If you want to dominate the seas or just invade your pesky neighbors, this wonder will make you unstoppable – each time you train a naval unit, you’ll get a second one. For a domination victory, the Venetian Arsenal is essential.
Wonder provides:
- +2 Great Engineer points per turn
- Receive a second naval unit each time you train a naval unit.
Why Venetian Arsenal is great:
- Guarantees your naval supremacy
- Great Engineers points can help production of those fancy boats
3. Eiffel Tower
Who doesn’t want the Eiffel Tower in their empire? Not only it’s pretty, but it also makes everything around it prettier. A must for players seeking a late-game cultural victory that relies on seaside resorts or national parks.
Wonder provides:
- All tiles in your civilization gain +2 Appeal
Why Eiffel Tower is great:
- Powerful bonus for a cultural victory
- Combined with seaside resorts and national parks provides a lot of tourism
4. Hagia Sophia
If you seek a religious victory, then building the Hagia Sophia must be part of your strategy. The extra faith and religion spread is very helpful when it’s time to send your civ’s beliefs across the world.
Wonder provides:
- +4 Faith
- Missionaries and Apostles can spread religion 1 extra time.
Why Hagia Sophia is great:
- Powerful wonder for religious victory
- Extra spread for Missionaries and Apostles is helpful
5. Országház
This new wonder comes with the Gathering Storm DLC and, of course, it’s perfect for the new diplomacy victory. As long as you control a city-state you’ll accumulate a lot of favor which allows you to use the World Council as you see fit.
Wonder provides:
- +4 Culture
- +100% Diplomatic Favor per turn from starting a turn as a Suzerain of a city-state
Why Országház is great:
- Powerful bonus as long as you’re suzerain
- Best wonder for Diplomacy Victory
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