Victory Strategies
There are many ways to win in Civilization VI. Here's a breakdown of the main victory types and how you can plan for each one.
Domination Victory
Goal: Capture the capital of every other civilization.
- Focus on building a strong military early.
- Prioritize technologies like Iron Working and Combustion.
- Choose aggressive leaders like Gilgamesh or Alexander.
Science Victory
Goal: Launch a satellite, land a human on the moon, and establish a colony on Mars.
- Build campuses and prioritize tech boosts.
- Use internal trade routes to support your science cities.
- Great scientists and spaceport placement are key.
Cultural Victory
Goal: Attract more visiting tourists than any other civilization's domestic tourists.
- Build theater squares and focus on great works.
- Open borders and trade routes help bring in tourists.
- Use wonders and seaside resorts to boost appeal.
Religious Victory
Goal: Become the dominant religion in every civilization.
- Found a religion early with strong beliefs.
- Use missionaries and apostles strategically.
- Defend your religion through theological combat.
Diplomatic Victory
Goal: Earn diplomatic victory points and win the World Leader vote.
- Focus on diplomacy and city-state alliances.
- Build diplomatic favor through envoys and resolutions.
- Use aid requests and climate accords to gain favor.