Civilization 7 introduces a new strategic element — Legacy Paths, which provide long-term benefits in the Modern Era. If you want to achieve the Scientific Golden Age, you need to complete the Legacy Path of the Great Library, which requires collecting and placing 10 Codices.
However, the development of your civilization may slow down if you don't have enough slots for Codices. The best way to increase their capacity in the Ancient Era is by building Libraries and Academies. This guide will teach you how to construct these important buildings, maximize their bonuses, and pave the way to scientific dominance in Civilization 7.
Why are Libraries and Academies important in Civ 7?
In Civilization 7, each Codex must be placed in a building with available slots to contribute to completing the Legacy Path of the Great Library. Although the Palace in the capital provides 4 slots for Codices, this is not enough to complete the Legacy Path of the Great Library, so you need to increase the Codices capacity in your civilization.
The best way to get more slots for Codices is by building Libraries and Academies. These scientific buildings of the Ancient Era not only increase Codices capacity but also provide bonuses to Science and enhance the overall research power of your civilization.
- Libraries provide 2 slots for Codices
- Academies provide 3 slots for Codices
Since only one Library and one Academy can be built in each city, you will need several cities (not just settlements) to place all the Codices and effectively complete the Legacy Path.
How to build a Library in Civilization 7
The Library is one of the earliest scientific buildings in the game, available in the Ancient Era. It not only increases Science production but also plays a key role in storing Codices, making it essential for those aiming for a scientific victory.
To build a Library, you first need to research the Writing technology. After that, players can select a city, go to the buildings section, and choose the Library. Key features of this building:
Feature | Details |
Codices slots | 2 |
Base Science | +2 |
Bonuses from adjacent tiles | +1 Science for each adjacent resource, +1 Science for each adjacent Wonder |
Maintenance costs | 2 Gold; 2 Happiness |
How to build an Academy in Civilization 7?
The Academy is a more advanced scientific building than the Library. It provides a higher base Science increase and more slots for Codices, making it an ideal choice for civilizations aiming to dominate in research.
To unlock the Academy, you first need to research the Mathematics technology. After that, the Academy can be built in any city through the building menu. Key features:
Feature | Details |
Codices slots | 3 |
Base Science | +4 |
Bonuses from adjacent tiles |
+1 Science for each adjacent resource, +1 Science for each adjacent Wonder
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Maintenance costs | 2 Gold; 2 Happiness |
Although the Academy has a higher Science increase, its construction is more expensive, and the need to research Mathematics makes it not immediately available. However, combined with Libraries, it creates a powerful scientific infrastructure, allowing for more Codices storage and faster research.
Library or Academy: what to build first?
Both buildings have their advantages, so it's important to maintain a balance between them. The Library provides 2 slots for Codices, while the Academy provides 3 slots. At first glance, the Academy seems like a better choice, but excessive focus on its construction will force the player to create more cities, which can lead to exceeding the settlement limit. This, in turn, will negatively affect Happiness, which is critically important for the stable development of the empire.
To achieve maximum efficiency, players should build both the Library and the Academy in each city. Since each city can have only one Library and one Academy, this combination provides the optimal balance between Codices storage, Science production, and city management.
How to properly develop cities for scientific progress?
Since Libraries and Academies can only be built in cities, players need to carefully manage their settlements. Expanding too quickly can exceed the settlement limit, reducing Happiness. At the same time, a lack of cities can lead to a shortage of Codices slots, slowing progress in completing the Great Library Path.
The optimal strategy involves gradually transforming settlements into cities when it becomes necessary for Codices storage. Players should also place scientific buildings where they will receive maximum bonuses, that is, near resources and Wonders.
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