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Civ 7 Best Culture Leaders
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Hatshepsut and Augustus are the Best Leaders for a Culture Victory, with Jose Rizal and Catherine the Great being fantastic options in Civilization VII (Civ 7)! Here's a list of the best Culture Victory Leaders and their advantages over other Leaders.
| Civ 7 Culture Guides | |
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| Culture Victory Guide | Best Culture Mementos |
| Best Culture Leaders | Best Culture Civs |
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Note that some leaders can be stronger than others depending on the Civilization and Mementos they use, as well as their starting location. |
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Best Leaders for a Culture Victory
| Best Culture Leaders in Civ 7 | |
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| Hatshepsut | Augustus |
| Jose Rizal | Catherine the Great |
Hatshepsut
| Hatshepsut Culture Advantages |
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・Generates +1 Culture per imported Resource, rewarding strong trade networks ・+15% Production towards Buildings and Wonders in Cities near Navigable Rivers, accelerating development ・Ideal for a hybrid Cultural-Economic playstyle, leveraging trade and infrastructure |
Hatshepsut is the queen of Wonders, literally! Every imported Resource fuels your Culture, while her river-based production bonus turns your cities into Wonder-building machines. Stick close to Navigable Rivers, and you’ll be stacking up architectural marvels in no time.
Pair her with Egypt, and you’ve got a match made in the afterlife. Egypt’s river synergies and Gift of Osiris boost Wonder production even further, making your Civilization unstoppable in the race for cultural dominance.
If you love monumental achievements and economic power, Hatshepsut is your queen. Build big, trade smart, and make history - one Wonder at a time!
Augustus
| Augustus Culture Advantages |
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・Capital gains +2 Production per Town, fueling rapid expansion ・Can purchase Culture Buildings directly in Towns for faster cultural growth ・50% more Gold efficiency when purchasing Buildings in Towns, accelerating development |
Augustus thrives in expansion-focused strategies, turning every Town into a cultural and economic powerhouse. His ability to purchase Culture Buildings in Towns ensures a steady flow of Culture, while his Production boost in the Capital helps maintain a strong core.
If you're looking for a leader who can build an empire both wide and cultured, Augustus is your guy. Expand aggressively, invest in Culture, and watch your influence spread like Rome itself!
Jose Rizal
| Jose Rizal Culture Advantages |
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・Gains +20 Culture and Gold per Age when receiving rewards from a Narrative Event ・Celebrations last 50% longer and generate more Happiness towards Celebrations ・Has additional Narrative Events, offering more opportunities for cultural growth |
Jose Rizal turns Narrative Events into gold—literally—racking up Culture and Gold that scale with each passing Age, boosted further by additional Narrative Events! His extended Celebrations mean more time to enjoy powerful buffs and pick the best policies, keeping his civilization thriving.
Rizal pairs well with Civs like Hawai'i, making every event a stepping stone to cultural greatness. Let's be real — Jose Rizal's got that rizz.
Catherine the Great
| Catherine the Great Culture Advantages |
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・+2 Culture per Age on displayed Great Works, making them even more valuable ・Buildings with Great Work slots gain an extra slot, enhancing cultural output ・Cities settled in Tundra generate Science equal to 25% of their Culture per turn |
Catherine the Great thrives in Great Work-heavy strategies, racking up extra Culture per Age from them while squeezing in even more masterpieces with bonus slots. Her love for the arts is matched by her sharp mind—settling in Tundra lets her turn Culture into Science, making her empire both dazzling and enlightened
When leading Russia, she becomes an unstoppable force, blending cultural brilliance with scientific ambition to dominate both the canvas and the classroom.
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