With ten cultures to choose from every era, Humankind gives you an unparalleled combination of more than a million different cultures by the time you reach the Contemporary era. So if you are wondering which are the best cultures among these 60 options spread across 6 eras, don’t worry you are at the right place for your answers. Today let’s look at the best cultures in our Humankind Tier List.
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All Humankind Cultures List
Here is the list of all cultures you can play in Humankind:
- Achaemenid Persians
- Aksumites
- Americans
- Assyrians
- Australians
- Austro-Hungarians
- Aztecs
- Babylonians
- Brazilians
- British
- Byzantines
- Carthaginians
- Celts
- Chinese
- Dutch
- Edo Japanese
- Egyptians
- English
- Franks
- French
- Germans
- Ghanaians
- Goths
- Greeks
- Harappans
- Haudenosaunee
- Hittites
- Huns
- Indians
- Italians
- Japanese
- Joseon
- Khmer
- Mauryans
- Maya
- Mexicans
- Ming
- Mongols
- Mughals
- Mycenaeans
- Norsemen
- Nubians
- Olmecs
- Ottomans
- Persians
- Phoenicians
- Poles
- Romans
- Russians
- Siamese
- Soviets
- Spanish
- Swedes
- Teutons
- Turks
- Umayyads
- Venetians
- Zhou
- Zulu
Humankind Best Culture Tier List (Per Era)
Best cultures in Humankind actually depend on the previous cultures you selected in the eras you already covered. This is due to fact that some perks and abilities complement each other and stack up to get a really good build by the end of the game. So with that said, here’s what we feel are all the best cultures in Humankind Tier List in each Era:
Ancient Era Cultures Tier List
| Tier | Name | Affinity | Legacy Trait | Emblematic Quarter | Emblematic Unit |
| SS Tier | Egyptians | Builder | Grand Planners | Egyptian Pyramid | Markabata |
| S+ Tier | Zhou | Aesthete | Harmonious Thought | Confucian School | Zhànche |
| S+ Tier | Harappans | Agrarian | Fertile Inudations | Canal Network | Runner |
| S Tier | Babylonians | Scientist | Brilliant Philosophers | Astronomy House | Ṣäbu Ša Qašti |
| S Tier | Mycenaeans | Militarist | Brutal Upbringing | Cyclopean Fortress | Promachoi |
| A Tier | Nubians | Merchant | Golden Dreams | Meroe Pyramids | Ta-Seti Archers |
| B Tier | Hittites | Militarist | Lust for War | Awari | Gigir |
| B Tier | Assyrians | Expansionist | Raid Masters | Dunnu | Assyrian Raiders |
| B Tier | Phoenicians | Merchant | Trading Pioneers | Haven | Bireme |
| C Tier | Olmecs | Aesthete | Natural Harmony | Olmec Head | Javelin Throwers |
Classical Era Cultures Tier List
| Tier | Name | Affinity | Legacy Trait | Emblematic Quarter | Emblematic Unit |
| SS Tier | Achaemenid Persians | Expansionist | Cyrus’ Shadow | Satrap Palace | Immortals |
| S+ Tier | Maya | Builder | Tireless Spirit | K’uh Nah | Noble Javelineers |
| S Tier | Huns | Militarist | Formidable Steeds | Ordu | Hunnic Horde |
| S Tier | Mauryans | Aesthete | Guiding Light | Stūpa | Saṃnāhya |
| S Tier | Carthaginians | Merchant | Hard Bargainers | Cothon | War Elephant |
| A Tier | Celts | Agrarian | Druidic Lore | Nemeton | Gaesati |
| A Tier | Romans | Expansionist | Legion’s Finest | Triumphal Arch | Praetorian Guards |
| B Tier | Aksumites | Merchant | Horn of Plenty | Great Obelisk | Shotelai |
| C Tier | Goths | Militarist | Nimble Pillage | Tumulus | Gothic Cavalry |
| C Tier | Greeks | Scientist | Socratic Methods | Amphitheatron | Hoplites |
Medieval Era Cultures Tier List
| Tier | Name | Affinity | Legacy Trait | Emblematic Quarter | Emblematic Unit |
| SS Tier | Khmer | Builder | Servants of Magnificence | Baray | Dhanvī-gaja |
| S+ Tier | English | Agrarian | Serfs’ Labor | Stronghold | Longbowmen |
| S Tier | Byzantines | Merchant | Master of Whispers | Hippódromos | Varangian Guards |
| S Tier | Franks | Aesthete | Crown Lands | Scriptorium | Franci Milites |
| A Tier | Aztecs | Militarist | Huitzilopochtli’s Legacy | Sacrificial Altar | Jaguar Warriors |
| A Tier | Ghanaians | Merchant | Life of Luxury | Luxuries Market | Meharists |
| B Tier | Mongols | Militarist | Mounted Mayhem | Orda | Mongol Horde |
| B Tier | Norsemen | Militarist | Stormborn | Naust | Langskip |
| B Tier | Umayyads | Scientist | Learned Friends | Grand Mosque | Haras |
| C Tier | Teutons | Expansionist | Spurred by Faith | Kaiserdom | Teutonic Knights |
Early Modern Era Cultures Tier List
| Tier | Name | Affinity | Legacy Trait | Emblematic Quarter | Emblematic Unit |
| SS Tier | Joseon | Scientist | Hall of Wothies | Seowon | Geobukseon |
| S+ Tier | Mughals | Builder | Imperial Magnificence | Jama Masjid | Gajnal |
| S+ Tier | Ming | Aesthete | Grand Secretariat | Grand Teahouse | Rocket Cart |
| S Tier | Ottomans | Expansionist | Supremacy of Fire | Sultan Camii | Janissaries |
| A Tier | Spanish | Expansionist | Honor and Glory | Catedral Gótica | Conquistadores |
| A Tier | Venetians | Merchant | Silver Tongues | Botteghe Di Artisti | Galleass |
| B Tier | Dutch | Merchant | Stock Wisdom | V.O.C Warehouse | Fluyt |
| B Tier | Poles | Militarist | Deadly Ramparts | Barbican | Winged Hussars |
| C Tier | Haudenosaunee | Agrarian | Land of Plenty | Three Sisters Plantation | Rotiskenrakehte |
| D Tier | Edo Japanese | Aesthete | Shogun’s Authority | Tera | Naginata Samurai |
Industrial Era Cultures Tier List
| Tier | Name | Affinity | Legacy Trait | Emblematic Quarter | Emblematic Unit |
| SS Tier | Mexicans | Agrarian | Fields of Gold | Hacienda | Soldaderas |
| S+ Tier | Germans | Militarist | Iron Ordnance | Coking Works | Uboat |
| S Tier | French | Scientist | Enlightened Thinking | Exhibition Hall | Cuirassiers |
| S Tier | Austro-Hungarians | Aesthete | Emperor’s Hand | Opernhaus | Evidenzbureau Agents |
| A Tier | Russians | Expansionist | Land and Glory | Sobor | Cossacks |
| A Tier | British | Expansionist | Colonial Riches | Colonial Office | Redcoats |
| A Tier | Italians | Aesthete | Inspiring Virtuosos | Teatro | Alpini |
| B Tier | Zulu | Militarist | Warrior’s Pride | Warrior’s Izindlu | Impi |
| C Tier | Persians | Builder | Mighty Works | Caravanserai | Jazayerchis |
| C Tier | Siamese | Builder | Gilded Orchids | Floating Market | Gatling Elephant |
Contemporary Era Cultures Tier List
| Tier | Name | Affinity | Legacy Trait | Emblematic Quarter | Emblematic Unit |
| SS Tier | Soviets | Expansionist | Red Tide | Arms Factory | Red Army Tank |
| S+ Tier | Japanese | Scientist | Blossoming Innovation | Robotics Lab | Reisen |
| S Tier | Australians | Builder | Dream Weavers | Strip Mining Complex | All Terrain PMV |
| S Tier | Swedes | Scientist | Prize Science | Research Institute | Stealth Corvette |
| A Tier | Americans | Expansionist | American Exceptionalism | Defense Agency | Lightning |
| A Tier | Chinese | Merchant | Silk Railroad | Congress | Guardians |
| B Tier | Turks | Agrarian | People’s Reforms | Public School | Stealthy Operative Missile |
| C Tier | Brazilians | Agrarian | Lungs of the Planet | Agronomy Lab | Jungle Brigades |
| C Tier | Egyptians | Aesthete | Valley of Kings | Archaeological Dig | Free Officers |
| C Tier | Indians | Aesthete | Economic Elephant | Ashram | Peacekeepers |
That’s everything there’s to know about all the best cultures in Humankind Tier List by each Era. For more hidden tips & tricks like this, make sure to check out our Humankind Guides like How to Increase, Downgrade, Raze, Or Destroy City, How to Declare War & Buildup War Support, and more.