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The Queen Of Wa version ofHimikocan be a little bit more laser-focused in her efforts inCivilization 7, as compared to many of the other Leader options. While there are civilization choices that can influence this quite a bit, it seems in Queen of Wa Himiko’s case, bolstering her strengths is usually going to be the right option, as opposed to trying to cover her weaknesses.
For Himiko, that strength is in science. She has some of the best scientific potential around, and combining that with civilizations that also excel in that area can help her absolutely fly through her tech trees, launching her toward aScience victory.
Himiko Queen Of Wa Overview
As mentioned before, Queen of Wa Himiko has aneasy time generating huge amounts of scienceper turn. While she can do it successfully in any situation, her science generation increases considerably when she makes an effort toensure that she’s friendly with the majority of the other civilizationsin the world.
Kimiko’s innate bonuses give her:
For Himiko, working in the best interests of multiple civilizations is going to send her further.Choosing the right civilizations to partner with can be important, as you don’t want to get dragged into situations or conflicts you don’t want to be involved in.
But without any allies,you won’t be using Himiko to her fullest potential, and if war does come knocking, you’ll have no one to ask for help.
It is perfectly plausible to chase a victory condition other than a Science victory with Queen of Wa Himiko, but other victory types just aren’t going to play to her greatest strengths.
Best Civilizations To Use With Himiko Queen Of Wa
Because Himiko has such a focused strength and victory condition to chase, she hasmore narrow civilization choiceswhen looking to optimize her.
Maya (Antiquity Age)
The Maya civilization is going tobolster Queen of Wa Himiko’s science possibilitiesin the long-haul, and make for the best Himiko choice if that’s the route you’re committed to going down.
The most beneficial Mayan bonuses include:
The Mayans havevery specific terrain preferences, and if you’re in an area without vegetation, you’re going to have significantly lower potential.
But when played to their strengths, theMayans contribute to Himiko’s greatest strengthbeautifully.
For the science objective in the Antiquity Age, you’ll be looking to gain and display ten scientific codices; with as quickly as you’ll be progressing through thetech treeand boosting production, this is going to come quickly.
Abbasid (Exploration Age)
There are a couple of strong choices in the Exploration Age when it comes to a Leader seeking a scientific civilization, and the Abbasid is the first. While they clearly have aheavy science focus, they’re also going to provide asmall boost to gold bonuses, as well.
The Abbasid’s most relevant bonuses are:
Considering that both theAbbasidsand theMayanshavebuilt up a good supply of science generation, it’s going to really start rolling here. Which is good, because ramping up your generation of science is more or less going to bethe entire point of the Exploration Age.
Ming (Exploration Age)
If you’re looking for a bit more of a consolidated approach, the Ming civilization can provide it. They’re more inclined toboost science production at home, though they do have a scientific penalty for any social policy that you have slotted.
Their most important bonuses for us include:
There are fewer important unique buildings with the Ming than the Abbasid, but a50 percent increase in science generation can go a long way, depending on what you’ve got going on in your capital.
If enemies are at your door, the Ming Great Wall can be a big help in keeping them out.
Meiji Japan (Modern Age)
When it comes to a scientific Modern Age civilization, few come close to Meiji Japan. Their combinationdefensive units,production bonuses,and science bonusescan helppropel you the rest of your way toward a scientific victory, especially when following the above previous civilizations.
Meiji Japan’s most relevant bonuses include:
The Meiji Japan have a lot of potential forpowering through the tech treein the Modern Age by overbuilding consistently, and candefend themselves with a bit more ease than other civilizationswith their unique units.
Pursuing a science victory often puts a target on your back when it comes to opposing Leaders, so having some defensive capability can go a long way in ensuring you may maintain your lead.
Keeping Himiko’s unique endeavor going through the Ages is also going to be a great way to maintain a science lead; that 25 percent boost is going to mean a lot more to you, because you’ll be generating so much more science at base value. By the Modern Age, that bonus is going to be huge.
