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Phalanx:
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII

Phalanx:

Learn about the Phalanx unit in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII. Cost: 20 resources. Available since Bronze Age.

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Learn about the Phalanx unit in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII. Cost: 20 resources. Available since Bronze Age.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Build Phalanxes using 20 resources.
  2. 2
    Utilize their good defensive power, especially for superior defense of cities.
  3. 3
    Phalanxes are effective against barbarians and sneak attacks.
  4. 4
    When on a mountain, Phalanxes become almost invincible.
  5. 5
    Phalanxes are obsolete after getting Gunpowder.
Tips
  • Do not attack with a Phalanx unless the enemy is a barbarian leader nearby.
  • Their strength is primarily in defense for the first 4,000 years of the game.
  • Better defensive units will eventually be available, making the Phalanx obsolete.

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