Part 11

Learn how to counter Montezuma's aggressive playstyle in Civilization V. Discover his diplomatic and military tendencies to secure your victory.

Alright, let's talk about Montezuma in Civilization V. This guy is seriously aggressive, and if he's near you on the map, you'll want to be prepared. He's all about expanding and conquering, so don't be surprised if he comes knocking on your door.

Leader Scales

Montezuma scores a 6/10 for Victory Competitiveness, a 2/10 for Wonder Competitiveness, and a 5/10 for City State Competitiveness. His Boldness is a high 8/10.

• Victory Competitiveness: He's not really focused on winning through traditional victory conditions like Wonders.
• Wonder Competitiveness: Don't expect him to be building a lot of World Wonders; he's got other priorities.
• City State Competitiveness: He'll vie for influence with City States, but it's not his main focus.
• Boldness: This is where he shines. He's not afraid to demand what he wants, and if he doesn't get it, he'll likely declare war.

Diplomacy Scales

His diplomacy is rated as follows: War (7/10), Hostile (6/10), Deceptive (7/10), Guarded (5/10), Afraid (7/10), Friendly (4/10), Neutral (5/10).

• War/Hostile/Deceptive: Montezuma leans heavily into conflict. He's more likely to declare war on you, possibly after deceiving you, than to seek friendship.
• Afraid: Interestingly, he scores high on 'Afraid' (7/10), which might seem contradictory to his aggression. This could mean he's wary of strong opponents, and if you show him you can match his strength, he might back down.
• Friendly: His 'Friendly' score is low (4/10), so don't count on making nice with him easily.

The key takeaway here is that Montezuma respects strength. If you can build an army that matches his or even surpasses it, he's more likely to reconsider attacking you. It's a