Civ 7: How to Stop Your Cities From Rebelling

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As a gamer, I’ve found myself constantly monitoring Happiness in Civilization 7. Unlike past Civ games, this Happiness works differently. If the Happiness drops too low, my settlements might rise against me and ally with another civilization, my units could mutiny and dissolve, and I’d struggle to ignite Celebrations that significantly boost growth and production.

In Civilization 7, there are several strategies to boost Happiness whether you’re just starting a new game or already midway through one. If your cities have low Happiness levels, this guide will help you grasp the methods to increase it and transform those frowns into smiles.

Create Settlements Near Fresh Water

To boost happiness in Civ 7, one of the initial steps you should take is placing your settlements near a fresh water source. By establishing a settlement close to fresh water, it will receive a bonus of +5 happiness.

Establishing a settlement on tiles lacking Fresh Water won’t bring about an apocalypse, but it can significantly impact the happiness level of your settlement right from the start. Additional Fresh Water sources beyond the minimum required don’t boost happiness further.

Work Tiles With Natural Happiness Yields

In Civilization VII, certain tiles naturally increase Happiness as a yield when worked by your settlement. To view these benefits while expanding your city, you’ll find the possible yields for each tile in the Grow City user interface. However, if you wish to see the yields of nearby tiles at any moment, simply enable the Lenses minimap feature and click the “Display Yields” button (or press ‘Y’ on a PC keyboard).

Search for tiles with the small, happy emoji (symbolizing Happiness) and strive to expand onto those tiles if your town or city is struggling.

In certain instances, such as those surrounding Natural Wonders, some tiles might inherently possess multiple levels of Joy, a factor that could prove immensely beneficial during gameplay.

Build Happiness Buildings & Reallocate Resources

In every era, you can construct various structures that increase happiness, such as arenas, altars, and villas. Putting these buildings in your town instantly boosts the happiness level of the surrounding area, contributing to the overall happiness tally of your settlement.

If you’re feeling down and want to boost your Happiness quickly, acquiring Happy-boosting structures offers the quickest solution.

As a gamer, when I notice a specific town or city in my game is feeling down due to low happiness levels, I can divert resources from other areas to help uplift its spirits. For instance, by assigning the Dates resource, I can increase both Food and Happiness by +3 each. Similarly, investing in Dyes can provide a significant boost of +5 Happiness to the town. It’s all about giving my settlement some much-needed love and attention!

You’re able to redistribute resources within your empire only when new ones are acquired, whether through trading or natural growth.

Civic Policies & Leader/Civ Abilities

In some civilizations, specific governmental strategies can boost joy under certain circumstances. For instance, during the Ancient Era, the Social Policy related to Entertainment (from the Civics category) multiplies happiness by 2 in every settlement. Keep an eye on your Civic Policies screen as you research new civics, since there might be policies that enhance joy available for activation.

Certain Leaders and Civilizations have exclusive advantages in terms of boosting Happiness, often through distinctive Abilities, units, or buildings. For instance, the Chola civilization possesses a unique structure called Manigranam, which offers +4 Happiness and also benefits from a Happiness Adjacency bonus.

Even though you can’t switch Leaders in Civilization VII, if your entire empire is experiencing low Happiness, think about adopting an Exploration or Modern Age civilization that offers these advantages instead.

Use Influence To Reduce War Weariness

In Civilization VII, one major contributor to low Happiness is constant warfare. Engaging in battles with other civilizations gradually erodes the morale of your people, and the more conflicts you’re involved in, the more pronounced this effect becomes. However, by employing Influence during wars, the negative impact on Happiness can be significantly reduced.

In Civilization VI, characters such as Harriet Tubman begin with higher public approval for war-related actions compared to other leaders. This can be beneficial during turbulent times, aiding in preserving the populace’s contentment amidst conflict.

As a passionate supporter, I find that leveraging my influence effectively can lead to increased War Support among allies while causing the adversary’s contentment to deteriorate significantly. If sustained, this strategy often results in their surrender, and they may even offer a City as a token of peace.

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2025-02-09 04:46