What Does the Dead Sea Do in Civilization 6?
When it comes to settling their cities in Civilization 6, players often focus on exploiting natural resources, building district chains, and creating economies that thrive. However, one often overlooked feature stands out as a game changer: the Dead Sea. In this article, we’ll focus on what the Dead Sea does in Civ 6 and how it can alter the course of your conquest.
Provides Freshwater to Adjacent Tiles
One of the most significant effects of building a Dead Sea is supplying freshwater to adjacent tiles (bolded) to your city. This might seem like a minor capability, but trust us it’s a huge deal early in the game. Civilizations that rely on these freshwater sources gain a constant bonus to housing, creating a snowball effect (bolded) toward rapid expansion and growth.
Table: Fresh Water Bonuses
| | Bonus |
| — | //////////////////////////////////////////// |
| Housing | +2 for Each Freshwater Source |
Each Wonder Tile that Increases Appeal by +2
The significance of the Dead Sea manifests itself in two ways after the initial supply of groundwater. Wonder tiles positioned adjacent to the Dead sea increase the Appeal of any adjacent tiles by +2 (bold). This creates a fantastic opportunity for settlers to start new cities near the site, fostering the growth curve of your civilization.
Table: Wonder Table Bonuses
| WONDER TILE | adjacent TILE BONUS |
|---|---|
| DEAD SEA RIVER | +1 Appeal |