Religion:

Learn how to found and spread Religion in Civilization VII. Master Pantheons, select beliefs, and gain powerful bonuses for your empire's cultural and golden age progression.

Hey there! So, you're diving into Civilization VII and wondering about Religion? It's a pretty cool system that evolves as you play, starting small and growing into something much bigger. Think of it like this: it mirrors how beliefs developed historically, from simple ideas to organized faiths. The Ages of Religion * Antiquity Age: This is where it all begins with Pantheons. These are like early belief systems, often tied to nature or survival. You'll unlock one by researching the Mysticism Civic. Each Pantheon gives a small bonus to your Settlements, maybe helping with growth or boosting certain tiles. But here's a key difference from older games: you don't get the bonus right away. You need to build an Altar in your Settlement first. Also, once you pick a Pantheon, no one else can. These bonuses only last until the Antiquity Age ends, then they become obsolete when you move on to organized Religions. * Exploration Age: This is when full-blown Religions show up. You'll want to found and spread your faith to get better yields, earn Cultural Golden Age bonuses, and set yourself up for advantages later on. To start a Religion, finish the Piety Civic and build a Temple. The first Temple you build establishes your civilization's Holy City and officially founds your Religion. After that, you can pick a historical faith or even create your own custom one. * Modern Age: By this point, Religion stops spreading as much. You'll see different belief systems coexisting, which is kind of like how things are in the real world with more secularism and tolerance. Key Things to Remember: * Pantheons are your first step, giving early boosts but requiring an Altar to activate. * Founding a Religion requires the Piety Civic and a Temple, which also designates your Holy City. * Religion plays a big part in earning Cultural bonuses and progressing through Legacy Paths. It's a system that can really boost your empire, so pay attention to it!