Explore the leader Kamehameha in Civilization V. Learn about his strengths, weaknesses, diplomatic style, military focus, and how to counter his strategies for victory.
Kamehameha, the ruler of Hawaii, was a significant figure in Hawaiian history, known for abolishing human sacrifice and establishing an independent nation. His leadership was marked by a focus on culture and naval power.
Leader Scales
- Victory Competitiveness: 3/10
- Wonder Competitiveness: 3/10
- City State Competitiveness: 5/10
- Boldness: 5/10
Kamehameha is not highly competitive in terms of Wonders or city-states, showing average tendencies in these areas.
Diplomacy Scales
- War: 6/10
- Hostile: 4/10
- Deceptive: 4/10
- Guarded: 6/10
- Afraid: 4/10
- Friendly: 7/10
- Neutral: 5/10
He is generally guarded but leans towards being friendly, though pushing his goodwill can lead to conflict. His alliances can make attacking him diplomatically challenging.
City State Scales
- Ignore Others: 6/10
- Friendly: 7/10
- Protective: 5/10
- Conquest: 4/10
Kamehameha's interactions with other city-states are mostly positive, making it difficult to engage him without potentially drawing in his allies.
Ground Military Scales
- Offensive: 4/10
- Defensive: 7/10
- City Defence: 5/10
- Military Training: 5/10
- Reconnaissance: 8/10
- Ranged: 6/10
- Mounted: 3/10
He emphasizes reconnaissance with scouts and a defensive strategy, utilizing ranged units to wear down opponents before finishing them off.
Naval Scales
- Naval: 8/10
- Naval Reconnaissance: 8/10
- Naval Growth: 8/10
- Naval Tile Improvement: 8/10
Kamehameha excels in naval warfare, crucial for his island empire. Expect strong naval support and invasion capabilities from his fleets.
Air Scale
- Air Power: 5/10
With a strong navy, air superiority is less of a concern. A balanced air force can counter his navy, allowing for attacks on his ground units.
Growth Scales
- Expansion: 7/10
- Growth: 5/10
- Tile Improvement: 5/10
- Infrastructure: 3/10
- Production: 5/10
- Gold: 5/10
- Science: 4/10
- Culture: 8/10
His growth strategy heavily favors culture, suggesting a pursuit of cultural victory. Rapid expansion, aided by naval power, makes land-based combat advisable on higher difficulties.
Civilisation Scales
- Happiness: 8/10
- Great People: 6/10
- Wonder: 3/10
- Diplomacy: 6/10
- Spaceship: 5/10
Kamehameha prioritizes the happiness of his people, which aligns with his cultural focus. Neutralizing his naval advantage is key to a successful confrontation.
City States Intro
City-states are minor civilizations with a single city, though they can expand or gain cities through alliances. Players have three main options regarding city-states: ignore them, befriend them for benefits, or conquer them for land at the cost of diplomatic relations.
Influence is the primary measure of a city-state's relationship. Donating gold or units can increase influence, while trespassing can decrease it. The extreme states of a relationship are allied or in a permanent state of war.
Alliances with city-states offer benefits, including potential aid in wars (though their units often defend their own city) and access to luxury resources improved by the city-state. Pledging to protect a city-state is also an option.
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