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Civilization VII

Civ 7 Himiko (High Shaman) Leader Guide

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Himiko (High Shaman) is a Leader in Civilization VII (Civ 7). Read on to learn Himiko (High Shaman)'s attributes, unique ability, Leader Agenda, and starting biases.

Himiko (High Shaman) Overview

Attributes and Starting Biases

Himiko (High Shaman) Attributes
Himiko (High Shaman)Himiko (High Shaman) Cultural
Diplomatic
Starting Biases
None

Leader Bonus and Leader Agenda

Himiko (High Shaman) Leader Bonus
Miko of Amaterasu: Increased Happiness per Age on Happiness Buildings. Increased Production towards constructing Happiness Buildings. Gain increased Culture but slightly reduced Science, with increased effects during a Celebration.
Himiko (High Shaman) Leader Agenda
Shaman Queen: Decrease Relationship by a Small Amount per Settlement with constructed Science and Gold Buildings. Increase Relationship by a Small Amount per Settlement with Culture and Happiness Buildings.

Civ Choices for Himiko (High Shaman)

Recommended Civs

Antiquity Age
Khmer Khmer (Geographic Choice)
Mississippian Mississippian (Geographic Choice)
Exploration Age
Hawai Hawai'i (Strategic Choice)
Majapahit Majapahit (Geographic Choice)
Modern Age
Meiji Japan Meiji Japan (Geographic Choice)
Siam Siam (Geographic Choice)

The table above shows the recommended Civilizations to choose from in terms of strategic pairing and geographic advantages when playing as Himiko (High Shaman).

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