Civilization: Eras & Allies – Character Tier List
If you play Civilization: Eras & Allies, you know that your character choice can make all the difference. Some are clearly stronger than others, and that is what we are going to see in this tier list. We will rank the characters by their usefulness, their power and their ability to dominate the game.
Tier S – The Gods of the Game
These characters are simply the best. They have abilities that make them almost unbeatable if you know how to use them.
1. Cleopatra (Egypt)
Cleopatra is a war machine. Her bonus on military units and her ability to generate resources quickly make her an ultra-powerful choice. If you want to dominate early in the game, she is perfect.
2. Julius Caesar (Rome)
Rome has always been a strong civilization in Civilization games, and here it is the same. Caesar gives you a big advantage in production and expansion. His legions are fearsome and his bonus on buildings makes him a must-pick.
3. Napoleon (France)
Napoleon is a monster in combat. His bonus on siege units and his ability to win military victories quickly place him at the top of the rankings. If you like aggressive games, he is made for you.
Tier A – Very Good, but Not Perfect
These characters are excellent, but they have a little something that keeps them out of Tier S. They remain very solid choices.
4. Victoria (England)
Victoria is super strong for economic and cultural games. Her bonus on trade routes and her ability to generate gold make her a very versatile choice. However, she is a bit weaker in pure combat.
5. Gandhi (India)
Gandhi is a peaceful but ultra-effective choice. His bonus on science and culture makes him an ideal character for scientific or cultural victories. If you want to avoid wars, he is perfect.
6. Frederick Barbarossa (Germany)
Barbarossa is a good mix of economy and military. His bonus on production units and his ability to defend his cities make him a very balanced choice. He just lacks a little something to be in Tier S.
Tier B – Good, but Not Exceptional
These characters are decent, but they have weaknesses that make them less interesting than the others.
7. Montezuma (Aztecs)
Montezuma is nice for aggressive games, but he lacks a bit of versatility. His bonus on sacrifices is powerful, but a bit too limited to be in Tier A.
8. Catherine (Russia)
Catherine is good for cultural games, but she is a bit too slow. Her bonus on luxury resources is useful, but not enough to place her higher.
9. Harun al-Rashid (Arabia)
Harun is a good choice for scientific games, but he lacks a bit of punch. His bonus on caravanserais is useful, but not enough to make him indispensable.
Tier C – Average, but Not Useless
These characters have niches, but they are clearly weaker than the others. They can be useful in certain situations, but not in all of them.
10. Gilgamesh (Sumer)
Gilgamesh is a nice character for beginners, but he sorely lacks power. His bonus on ziggurats is cool, but not enough to make him competitive.
11. Ramesses II (Egypt)
Ramesses is a bit too slow and not powerful enough. His bonus on wonders is useful, but he is clearly below the other Egyptian characters.
12. Qin Shi Huang (China)
Qin is a good choice for defensive games, but he lacks versatility. His bonus on walls is useful, but not enough to make him indispensable.
Tier D – The Weakest, but Not Useless
These characters are clearly the weakest in the game. They have major weaknesses that make them hard to use.
13. Pericles (Greece)
Pericles is a bit too slow and not powerful enough. His bonus on city-states is useful, but he is clearly below the other characters.
14. Saladin (Arabia)
Saladin is a good choice for religious games, but he lacks power. His bonus on mosques is useful, but not enough to make him competitive.
15. Trajan (Rome)
Trajan is a bit too slow and not powerful enough. His bonus on roads is useful, but he is clearly below the other Roman characters.
Conclusion
There you have it, you now have a good idea of the best characters in Civilization: Eras & Allies. Of course, everything depends on your play style, but if you want to maximize your chances of victory, Tier S and A characters are clearly the best choices. Remember that strategy is as important as character choice. Even with a Tier S character, if you do not play it well, you can lose. So, practice, test different characters and find the one that suits you best. And you, what is your favorite character in Civilization: Eras & Allies? Let me know in the comments!