Civilization VI · Civilization Guide

Nubia

Nubia is a narrow but genuinely strong specialist, built around a ranged-unit-focused conquest playstyle that rewards commitment over flexibility.

Default LeaderAmanitore
FocusMilitary · Niche
Unique UnitPitati Archer
Unique InfrastructureNubian Pyramid

Unique Ability

Ta-Seti: +30% Production toward Ranged units, plus extra combat experience for them. Mines grant +1 Production over strategic resources and +2 Gold over luxury resources.

Unique Unit: Pitati Archer

A strong ranged unit available ahead of its era-standard equivalent.

Unique Infrastructure: Nubian Pyramid

A unique improvement built on Desert or Floodplains tiles, generating Faith and Culture.

How to Play Nubia

  • Commit fully to a ranged-unit military strategy rather than trying to play Nubia as a generalist.
  • Use conquered cities immediately for their yield bonus rather than leaving them undeveloped.
  • Nubian Pyramids are worth prioritizing early if your start includes desert terrain.

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