Part 78

A comprehensive guide to playing as Nebuchadnezzar II in Civilization V, detailing his strengths, weaknesses, diplomatic style, and military tactics for achieving victory.

This guide covers Nebuchadnezzar II, the leader of Babylon in Civilization V. He is known for his strong focus on Wonders and Science, making him a formidable opponent or ally.

Leader Scales:

• Victory Competitiveness: 6/10
• Wonder Competitiveness: 8/10
• City State Competitiveness: 4/10
• Boldness: 5/10

Nebuchadnezzar is highly competitive in building Wonders, often making it difficult for other civilizations to construct them. He prioritizes wonders over aggressive warfare, using them to gain an advantage.

Diplomacy Scales:

• War: 6/10
• Hostile: 5/10
• Deceptive: 4/10
• Guarded: 5/10
• Afraid: 5/10
• Friendly: 5/10
• Neutral: 6/10

Diplomatically, Nebuchadnezzar is generally neutral. He is not overly aggressive but is more inclined to adopt a war stance than to engage in deceitful tactics. His diplomatic approach is average, supporting his wonder-building strategy.

City State Scales:

• Ignore Others: 3/10
• Friendly: 7/10
• Protective: 4/10
• Conquest: 6/10

His interactions with city-states can vary. He may choose to be friendly and protective, or he might decide to conquer them.

Ground Military Scales:

• Offensive: 5/10
• Defensive: 6/10
• City Defence: 8/10
• Military Training: 4/10
• Reconnaissance: 5/10
• Ranged: 8/10
• Mounted: 5/10

In ground combat, Nebuchadnezzar prefers a defensive strategy, utilizing his cities for protection and employing ranged units to harass opponents. Mounted units are effective counters to his ranged units.

Naval Scales:

• Naval: 3/10
• Naval Reconnaissance: 5/10
• Naval Growth: 5/10
• Naval Tile Improvement: 5/10

Nebuchadnezzar does not heavily focus on his navy, primarily using it for scouting rather than direct combat.

Air Scale:

• Air Power: 5/10

His air force is not a primary focus, making it vulnerable to larger, more developed air forces.

Growth Scales:

• Expansion: 4/10
• Growth: 6/10
• Tile Improvement: 7/10
• Infrastructure: 5/10
• Production: 5/10
• Gold: 5/10
• Science: 8/10
• Culture: 5/10

Nebuchadnezzar heavily emphasizes Science, allowing him to advance rapidly through the tech tree. This focus can leave him vulnerable early on as resources are diverted from military development.

Civilisation Scales:

• Happiness: 5/10
• Great People: 5/10
• Wonder: 7/10
• Diplomacy: 6/10
• Spaceship: 5/10

Nebuchadnezzar has a strong inclination towards building Wonders. His victory condition choice is flexible, but his wonder bias is a key characteristic.