In this Civilization 6 guide, we will consider how to play for Maya.
The recently released DLC for the global Civilization 6 strategy has added two new civilizations to the game: Maya and Gran Colombia. In addition, the DLC added new cities, resources, wonders of the world, and the Apocalypse mode. In this Civilization 6 guide, we will consider how to play for Maya.
Maya perks include the following:
The unique Maya perks are significantly different from those that were provided to them in Civilization 5. Then it was a high-level civilization. Now you will need to choose locations wisely. Thanks to the ability of Ix Mutual Ajaw of Sixth Heaven, you need to try to keep your cities as close to the capital as possible. Otherwise, you will get less crop. Therefore, you will have to create fewer cities, but with a large settlement, and avoid situations where cities are scattered in different parts of the map.
It is advisable to choose religious settlements that provide free citizens. In addition, God’s spark will also be useful, which provides the generation of great scientists.
Magnus would be the best choice for Maya in Civilization 6. One of his perks provides extra food for having a trade route from a minor city to the capital. Another perk allows you to recruit settlers from the designated city without reducing the population. Pingala, who has additional abilities related to science and culture, can be appointed the second governor.
The most important are the following ones:
Minor ones are the following:
Maya is quite a powerful fraction, which is suitable for playing at a high level of complexity. They have all the necessary tools to protect the city and use the tactics of creating a smaller number of densely populated settlements.
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