Lekmod introduces several themed groups of civilizations that are not present in the base game:
: Wonder production king. Burial Tombs provide massive happiness without maintenance costs.
: Defensive powerhouse that excels in jungle and forest terrain. Lekmod Civilizations Tier List (v31.4) civ 5 lekmod civ list
Spain — (Leader: Isabella)
, in particular, thrives on plantations, turning basic resources into a colonial empire of gold and production. The Franks Lekmod Civilizations Tier List (v31
| Civilization | Leader | Unique Ability | |--------------|--------|----------------| | | Nemequene | Gold from killing units; unique Tunjuelo (Market replacement with +1 Gold per population). | | Mapuche | Lautaro | +10% combat strength in own territory, +20% in friendly territory of allies. | | Olmec | U Kix Chan | Colossal Heads (unique improvement) provide +1 Culture and +1 Science per adjacent luxury. | | Anishinaabe | Shingwauk | All units can move through forests without penalty; unique Midewiwin (Shrine with +1 Science per 2 followers). | | Tupi | Cunhambebe | Units heal +10 HP per turn in jungle/forest; unique Tupi Archer (replaces Composite Bowman, no movement cost in rough terrain). |
Lekmod adds a massive roster, frequently updated to include historical, cultural, and sometimes geographical civs not found in the original game. Here are some of the standout civilizations frequently used in the competitive scene (Note: Specific abilities may change between Lekmod versions, typically around 34.x+ as of 2026). 1. The Powerhouses (High Tier) | | Olmec | U Kix Chan |
: Naval raiders that generate gold from attacking coastal cities. Vietnam : Unrivaled jungle defense and cultural generation. Wales : Focuses on hills, production, and longbow defense. 2. Reworked Vanilla Civilizations
: Gains Culture from killing enemy units. Jaguar warriors dominate jungle terrain.
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