Mods / Civilizations

• [[G&K] Asari Civilizationby PluviaAdds the Asari Republics as a Civilization, led by Liara T'Soni. Born on Thessia to her mother Benezia, and her 'father' Aethyta whom she never knew, Liara T'Soni grew up alone with her mother and had a love of archaeology from a young age. At age 60 she started to study Protheans, and in the nex...82.4k downloadsupdated 13 y ago
• BBavaria (Ludwig II)by JFDBAVARIA (LUDWIG II) Unique Trait: The Swan King Culture from World Wonders are added to the city during construction. Cities with a World Wonder receive a free Great Work of Music slot. Unique Improvement: Schloss A Schloss is a unique improvement available only to Bavaria under Ludwig II. It may...81.8k downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
• CCivilizations of Warcraft - Night Elvesby BamingtonThe Night Elves, now available as a new Civilization! Requires 'Gods and Kings' and is compatible with 'Brave New World'. The ancient Keldorei have long wandered Kalimdor, but new allies and old enemies have embroiled them once again in mighty conflict! The Night Elves can build the Sentinel, a s...79.5k downloadsupdated 13 y ago
• AAnglo-Saxons (Alfred)by JFDANGLO-SAXONS (ALFRED) Unique Trait: Book of Pastoral Rule Cities with a Shrine, Temple, or Monastery add 25% of the Science output from Specialists to your Palace (up to 50%). Science generated from the Palace contributes toward Social Policy progress. Unique Unit: Huscarl The Huscarl is the uniq...78.5k downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
• DDenmark-Norway (Christian IV)by JFDDENMARK-NORWAY (CHRISTIAN IV) Unique Trait: Dominium Maris Baltici Coastal cities begin connected to the Capital (if otherwise possible with a Harbor). Gain Great Admiral Points from acquiring coastal cities, the amount increasing the more coastal cities you have than other Civilizations. Unique...78.0k downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
• MMC's Ayyubidsby PouakaiThe Ayyubid dynasty was a sultanate centred in Cairo between the 12th and 14th centuries. At its peak, it rules swathes of North Africa and the Middle East, from Sana'a to Tunis to Damascus. The dynasty was founded by Saladin, a man known throughout the world at the time for not only his military...77.0k downloadsupdated 9 mo ago
• [[G&K] Krogan Civilizationby PluviaAdds the Krogan Clans as a Civilization, led by Urdnot Wrex. A famed Krogan mercenary, bounty hunter, and clan leader, Urdnot Wrex is also one of the last Krogan Battlemasters: rare individuals who combine powerful biotic abilities with the devastating firepower of advanced weaponry. A long-lived...75.8k downloadsupdated 13 y ago
• JJapan (Meiji)by JFDJAPAN (MEIJI) Unique Trait: Imperial Restoration During a Golden Age, Culture, Faith, Production, and Science modifiers in the Capital are shared with other cities (up to the difference). Can expend Daimyo stationed in the Capital to begin a Golden Age. Unique Unit: Daimyo The Daimyo is the uniqu...75.7k downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
• TTomatekh and MC's Kongo (BNW)by TomatekhAdds Kongo to the game. The Kingdom of Kongo was an African kingdom located in west central Africa in what is now northern Angola, Cabinda, the Republic of the Congo, and the western portion of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. At its greatest extent, it reached from the Atlantic Ocean in the...74.7k downloadsupdated 16 d ago
• CCivilizations of Warcraft - Orcs of Durotarby BamingtonThe Orcs of Durotar, led by Warchief Garrosh Hellscream! Compatible with 'Gods and Kings' and 'Brave New World'. NEW: Now includes Custom Models! The Orcs have access to the elite Kor'kron,a replacement for the Swordsman that is tougher to kill, and hits much harder.. They can build their unique...74.6k downloadsupdated 13 y ago
• BBohemia (Vaclav II)by JFDBOHEMIA (VACLAV II) Unique Trait: The Hussite Wars City-States following your main religion provide a Delegate to the World Congress and have increased Religious Pressure. Religious Units beginning their turn in Bohemian lands have a chance to become Combat Units for Bohemia. Unique Unit: Tabor T...74.5k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• [[G&K] Quarian Civilizationby PluviaAdds the Migrant Fleet as a Civilization, led by Tali'Zorah. Tali'Zorah nar Rayya, also known as Tali'Zorah vas Normandy at various stages of her life, is a young female Quarian and daughter of one of the Admirals of the Migrant Fleet. During her Pilgrimage away from the fleet, a rite of passage...73.6k downloadsupdated 13 y ago
• CCivilizations of Warcraft - Kingdom of Stormwindby BamingtonUPDATING WILL BREAK YOUR SAVE GAME. The Kingdom of Stormwind, led by King Varian Wrynn, as a playable Civilization! Requires 'Gods and Kings' and is compatible with 'Brave New World' Stormwind has access to the Seventh Legion Cavalry, a Horseman replacement that is stronger, and gains a combat bo...73.2k downloadsupdated 13 y ago
• SStar Wars Civsby DatnoobwithskillsIMPORTANT: As well as BNW and G+K, you also need the Polynesia DLC to use this. Adds the following Civs to the game: Jedi - Yoda Trait: +1 Science per 2 citizens when at peace. Units trained when at war receive +15XP. UU: Obi-Wan Kenobi - Replaces the Jedi Guardian. Can capture defeated enemies a...73.0k downloadsupdated 11 y ago
• FFaerun for BNWby framedarchitectureExplore a Dark Fantasy Realm Set in the fantasy world of the Forgotten Realms, inspired by the European-style continent of Faerun. New in v.18 Spellplague * New city, resource and terrain graphics. * The Spellplague, a world-altering event, enabled via the Advanced Setup Screen. * Complete overha...72.7k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• PPrehistoric Era (BNW)by apshaiThis mod adds a new era, the Prehistoric Era, with 2000 years of human history. [[ v0.2.10a / Steam v13 / 2014-01-26 ]] v0.3.0e TEST RELEASE IS OUT! [[ test release v0.3.0e-build212: ]] Current Release v0.2.10: - New Era: Prehistoric Era. - 17 new Technologies: Fire, Gathering, Tools, Numbers, an...72.5k downloadsupdated 13 y ago
• TThe Kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont (BNW)by JFDAdds Sardinia-Piedmont led by Victor Emmanuel II as a playable civilization. For more information, please see the wikia or the mod's homepage on CivFanatics. If you've enjoyed the work that I have done for Civ V modding over the years and wish to see more, please consider donating to Paypal or su...72.0k downloadsupdated 11 y ago
• FFaster Plot Expansionby KrajzenCultural cost of gaining new plot is reduced by 1/3. Now 'holes on the map' fill faster, borders looks better, and this is yet another buff for originally underpowered wide empires.69.9k downloadsupdated 13 y ago
• MMC's Scotlandby PouakaiAn ancient kingdom in the north of the British isles, Scotland has been through many political and cultural changes over the years. Though it has been part of the United Kingdom for 300 years, it has retained its status as a cultural and industrial powerhouse. Throughout its history, Scotland has...69.4k downloadsupdated 10 y ago
• NNormandy (William I)by JFDNORMANDY (WILLIAM I) Unique Trait: Doomesday Survey Cities undergoing Resistance continue to generate Production, Gold, and Food from Tiles and Culture and Faith from Buildings. Courthouses are constructed for free in conquered cities if you control the original owner's Capital. Unique Unit: Chev...68.7k downloadsupdated 12 mo ago
• KKhazaria (Bulan)by JFDKHAZARIA (BULAN) Unique Trait: Khazar Correspondence When a city is conquered, the followers of your main Religion from that city contribute to your Capital's next Citizen. If that city was a Capital, receive Influence with City-States sharing your main Religion as well. Unique Building: Shul The...68.6k downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
• CCivilizations of Warcraft - The Scourgeby BamingtonPlease note this is a Beta release. There will be bugs. There will be missing features. There will be balance issues. The Scourge have risen! Repel the invasion or join their undead army in Civilization 5! The Scourge can build the Ghoul, a unique unit that converts those it defeats to the Scourg...67.9k downloadsupdated 13 y ago
• TThe Commonwealth of Poland-Lithuania (BNW)by JFDThis mod adds the Commonwealth of Poland-Lithuania under Sigismund II to the game. Please read the description before commenting! The Commonwealth of Poland-Lithuania Noble Republic Happiness contributes 33% more toward Golden Age progress. During Golden Ages, City-State Influence gained from gif...67.6k downloadsupdated 12 y ago
• HHypereon's Finland (Mannerheim)by HypereonI proudly present you: Finland - The Independence Day Double-Leader Edition with Mannerheim and Urho Kekkonen! After a long wait, I have released a double-civilization-edition of Finland, this being the first leader, Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim. This is a complete remake of my earlier Finnish Civ...67.6k downloadsupdated 11 y ago
• HHistorical Spawn Datesby GedemonThis is the Historical Spawn Dates component of my Dynamic History mod project. It can be used for RFC (Rhye's and Fall of Civilization) like scenarios on any TSL (True Starting Location) map Compatible with Civ5, Gods+Kings, Brave New World and all DLC Civilizations. Ready to be used with my G+K...67.4k downloadsupdated 13 y ago
• TTomatekh's Champa (BNW)by TomatekhAdds Champa to the game. The Cham ruled a collection of Hindu kingdoms that controlled what is today central and southern Vietnam from approximately the 7th century through to 1832, although historical accounts place the direct predecessor of Champa as early as AD 192 in the region. They were uni...66.4k downloadsupdated 16 d ago
• [[BNW] Fallout Civs - NCR and Caesar's Legionby KramerUpdated with various bugfixes 9/20/16! In anticipation of Fallout 4, this mod adds 2 factions from the Fallout series to the game! The New California Republic, led by President Tandi, and Caesar's Legion, led by Caesar! In the future, more Fallout civs are to come! New California - Tandi Pacifica...66.2k downloadsupdated 10 y ago
• CCthulhu Civby cicero225Adds a Cthulhu-ruled civ to the game, focused on faith and conquest. Brave New World Only Civ Traits: Leader: Cthulhu Trait: 33% of faith per turn is added to capital science. Holy sites produce double yield (including Piety bonuses), +1 production and +1 food. Unique Buildings: Blood Shrine. Uni...65.9k downloadsupdated 12 y ago
• AAustria (Joseph II)by JFDAUSTRIA (JOSEPH II) Unique Trait: Josephinian Enlightenment Each new Social Policy Branch increases Golden Age length by +10%. Great People Points also contribute toward Golden Ages. Unique Building: Realschule A unique Public School replacement for Joseph II's Austria, the State School is availa...65.8k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• MMC's Oman Civilisationby PouakaiThe Sultanate of Muscat and Oman (Oman for short) was a 19th century power in the Indian ocean, ruling large swaths of land across East Africa through to southern Iran from their centre of power in the eastern Arabian peninsula. Under the leadership of Saif bin Sultan, Oman won a series of victor...65.0k downloadsupdated 10 y ago
• [[G&K] Volus Civilizationby PluviaAdds the Vol Protectorate as a Civilization, led by Din Korlack. Din Korlack is the Volus Ambassador, the galactic representation of the Volus. Annoyed that his people aren't being fully recognised for their incredible aid and work throughout history, he'll do anything he can to make sure his peo...64.8k downloadsupdated 13 y ago
• [[G&K] Salarian Civilizationby PluviaAdds the Salarian Union as a Civilization, led by Mordin Solus. Mordin Solus is a Salarian geneticist, professor, and a former operative of the Special Tasks Group. Mordin has a moral character best described as consequentialistic, believing the ends justify the means, though he dislikes taking l...64.6k downloadsupdated 13 y ago
• [[G&K] Rachni Civilizationby PluviaAdds the Rachni Hive as a Civilization, led by the Rachni Queen. The Rachni Queen is the matriarch of the hive-minded, insectoid Rachni species. The largest of her species at about fifty feet long, the Queen is a powerful and intelligent being who guides the soldiers and workers of her brood with...64.4k downloadsupdated 13 y ago
• MMC's Buccaneersby PouakaiA name that struck fear into all within the Caribbean, the Buccaneers were the most feared pirates of the age of sail, plundering ports of friend and foe alike. They sought only bounty and glory, and frequently became the enemy of those who sought to use their services not a month prior. The lege...64.1k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• TTomatekh's The Hittites (BNW)by TomatekhAdds the Hittites to the game. The Hittites were a Bronze Age power centered in Anatolia and one of the four major empires of the period alongside Assyria, Babylon, and Egypt. One of the earliest off-shoots of the Indo-European family, they developed a unique culture assimilating into the ancient...63.4k downloadsupdated 16 d ago
• TThe Turks (Mehmed II)by JFD======================== OVERVIEW ======================== CIVILIZATION - THE TURKS (MEHMED II) TRAIT - TRIBUTE IN BLOOD Receive a free Infantry Unit upon capturing an enemy city for the first time. Military Land Units yield +1 Happiness when garrisoned. UNIQUE UNIT - GREAT BOMBARD (CANNON) Renai...63.1k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• EEngland (Henry VIII)by JFDENGLAND (HENRY VIII) Unique Trait: Dieu Et Mon Droit A 'WLTKD' begins in all cities when you conquer a Capital, Found or Enhance a Religion, or finish a Policy Branch. Cities celebrating a 'WLTKD' always follow your Religion and their Followers contribute Golden Age Points. Unique Unit: Grand Car...62.0k downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
• CCivilizations of Warcraft - The Blood Elvesby BamingtonThis is a beta release. There may be bugs. Please report any issues. We are currently aware that the UA is not working as intended. Please bear with us, a fix will be posted ASAP. The Sin'dorei seek their vengeance in Civilization 5! Requires the Gods and Kings expansion, and is compatible with B...61.8k downloadsupdated 13 y ago
• [[G&K] Cerberus Civilizationby PluviaAdds Cerberus as a Civilization, led by the Illusive Man. The Illusive Man is the elusive, secretive, and well informed leader of Cerberus. The Illusive Man's real name and his life before Cerberus are both long forgotten. For years, the Illusive Man has been using Cerberus and his immense networ...61.5k downloadsupdated 13 y ago
• CCivilizations of Warcraft - Darkspear Trollsby BamingtonDon't have Brave New World!? Gods and Kings version available here: The Darkspear Tribe, led by Vol'jin himself! Compatible with Brave New World only. The Darkspear can build the Axe Thrower, a powerful ranged unit that gains a combat boost in jungle and forest. They can also build the Voodoo Hut...61.2k downloadsupdated 13 y ago
• MMuscovy (Ivan IV)by JFDMUSCOVY (IVAN IV) Unique Trait: Tsar of all Russia Can Raze settled cities.* Cities being Razed add to Tile expansion and reduce Resistance in other cities, and offset Gold, Production, and Combat penalties from Unhappiness in the Capital. *Cities must be 5 Population or more and cannot be the Ca...61.1k downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
• CCivilizations of Warcraft - The Argent Crusadeby BamingtonUpdating will break your save game. Do not update until you are ready to start a fresh game. The Argent Crusade, now a brand-new Civilization in Civ 5! Requires Gods and Kings and is compatible with BNW!. The Argent Crusade can build their Paladin, a holy champion who weakens all enemies around h...60.9k downloadsupdated 13 y ago
• CCivilizations of Warcraft - The Tauren of Mulgoreby BamingtonPlease note this is a Beta release. There will be bugs. There will be missing features. There will be balance issues. The mighty Tauren join their Horde allies in Civilization V! Requires Gods and Kings, and is compatible with Brave New World! The Tauren can build the Brave, an incredibly tough v...60.9k downloadsupdated 13 y ago
• SSweden (Charles XII)by JFDSWEDEN (CHARLES XII) Unique Trait: Indelningsverket During peace, Food from worked Tile Improvements is stored for Land and Naval Combat Units for up to 33% of their Production cost. Newly trained Combat Units begin with +20% more Movement for each war you are involved in (max: 100%). Unique Unit...60.9k downloadsupdated 13 mo ago
• TThe Merchant Republic of Novgorodby JFDAdds Novgorod led by Aleksandr Nevksy as a playable civilization For more information, please see the wikia or the mod's homepage on CivFanatics. If you've enjoyed the work that I have done for Civ V modding over the years and wish to see more, please consider donating to Paypal or supporting me...60.7k downloadsupdated 11 y ago
• [[G&K] Alliance Civilizationby PluviaAdds the Systems Alliance as a Civilization, led by Admiral Hackett. Hackett was born in Buenos Aires in 2134. When his mother died in 2146, he was placed in the Advanced Training Academy for Juveniles, where his affinity for science and leadership quickly became evident. Hackett enlisted in 2152...59.5k downloadsupdated 13 y ago
• TTomatekh's The Timurids (BNW)by TomatekhAdds the Timurids to the game. The Timurid or Gurkani Empire was a Persianate, Turko-Mongol empire which conquered and ruled over modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, much of Central Asia, as well as parts of contemporary Pakistan, India, Mesopotamia, Anatolia, and the Caucasus. It was founded by Timur,...59.3k downloadsupdated 14 d ago
• RRussia (Alexander I)by JFDRUSSIA (ALEXANDER I) Unique Trait: Holy Alliance When declaring friendship, Russia and their friend hasten Resistance turns and have increased religious pressure. Units fighting in land belonging to a friend earn +30% more XP from combat and heal +10 damage per turn Unique Unit: Licorne The Licor...59.1k downloadsupdated 6 y ago

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