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Can You Get More Than One Great Prophet in Civilization VI?

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No, in Civilization VI, you can only obtain one Great Prophet per civilization. Once you’ve recruited a Great Prophet and founded a religion, you cannot recruit another. The game mechanics prevent subsequent Great Prophets from appearing for your civilization. However, the number of Great Prophets available in a given game is limited based on the map size. This limit is determined by the formula: (number of players / 2) + 1. Once all available Great Prophets are claimed by different civilizations, no one else can found a religion.

Frequently Asked Questions About Great Prophets and Religion in Civilization VI

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about religion, Great Prophets, and faith in Civilization VI.

1. How many Great Prophets are available in a single game of Civ 6?

The number of Great Prophets available depends directly on the size of the map and the number of civilizations in the game. The formula to calculate the number of religions possible in a game is:

Number of Religions = (Number of Civilizations / 2) + 1

This means that a standard game with eight civilizations will only have room for four religions. Once those four are founded, no other civilization can acquire a Great Prophet.

2. What happens if I miss out on getting a Great Prophet?

If you fail to acquire a Great Prophet before they are all claimed, you cannot found a religion. Without a religion, you miss out on the religious bonuses and are locked out of a religious victory. You can still pursue other victory types, but you may need to adapt your strategy.

3. How do I earn Great Prophet Points in Civ 6?

Great Prophet Points are primarily earned by building and improving Holy Sites. Key structures that grant Great Prophet Points include:

Holy Site District: The base district provides a small number of Great Prophet points per turn.
Shrine: Adds additional Great Prophet Points per turn to the Holy Site.
Temple: Further increases Great Prophet Points per turn and offers other benefits.

Additionally, certain civics, governments, and wonders can also contribute to your Great Prophet point generation. Focus on maximizing these sources early in the game.

4. Can I still use Holy Site Prayers after founding a religion?

Even after founding a religion, Holy Site Prayers still provide a valuable benefit: Faith. Faith is essential for purchasing religious units, supporting religious buildings, and utilizing religious-based civics and golden ages. Never underestimate the continuing utility of Faith generation.

5. How important is it to get an early religion in Civ 6?

Securing an early religion can be extremely advantageous. A religion allows you to:

Choose Beliefs: Select powerful religious tenets that enhance your civilization’s strengths.
Spread your Religion: Convert cities and potentially other civilizations to your faith.
Secure Religious Victory: Pursue a victory based on dominating the religious landscape.

However, focusing too heavily on religion early can divert resources from other crucial areas like science, production, and military. Evaluate your strategic goals and the game’s context to decide if an early religious focus is optimal. The Games Learning Society (GamesLearningSociety.org) offers many resources for learning and strategizing about these nuanced decision-making processes.

6. What is the best way to rush a Great Prophet?

To rush a Great Prophet, prioritize the following:

Build a Holy Site District as early as possible.
Construct a Shrine in the Holy Site to increase Great Prophet point generation.
Research Mysticism to unlock the Revelation policy card.
Insert the Revelation policy card into your government for an additional Great Prophet point boost.

Certain civilizations, like Arabia, have unique advantages in securing a religion. For example, Arabia is guaranteed to receive a Great Prophet if all other potential religions have been founded.

7. Is it possible to found a religion without Stonehenge?

Yes, you do not need Stonehenge to found a religion. While Stonehenge grants a Great Prophet upon completion, it is often contested and not essential. Building a Holy Site district and accumulating Great Prophet points is the most reliable way to found a religion.

8. Why can’t I recruit a Great Prophet in Civ 6?

There are a few reasons why you might be unable to recruit a Great Prophet:

All Religions Have Been Founded: The maximum number of religions has been reached in the game.
Another Civilization Recruited First: Another civilization earned the next available Great Prophet before you.
You Already Have a Religion: You can only found one religion per civilization.

Check your Great People screen to confirm if a Great Prophet is available and whether another civilization is closer to recruiting them.

9. Which Governor is best for Faith generation?

Moksha, The Cardinal, is widely considered the best governor for Faith. His promotions enhance Faith generation, protect your religion from foreign influence, and allow you to spread your religion more effectively. He is invaluable for civilizations pursuing a religious victory.

10. Which civilization is the best for Faith output?

Saladin of Arabia is often considered the best leader for maximizing Faith output. His unique ability to pair Faith and Science provides a powerful synergy, allowing you to develop both your religious and technological infrastructure simultaneously. His Mamluk unique unit is also very powerful for early game dominance and expansion.

11. What is the best religion to have in Civ 6?

There is no single “best” religion, as the optimal choice depends on your civilization’s strengths, victory goals, and the map. However, certain beliefs are consistently powerful:

Worship Beliefs: Cathedrals (+3 Faith and 1 slot for Religious Art), Mosques (+3 Faith and Missionaries/Apostles gain +1 Spread Religion charge), Wat (+3 Faith and +2 Science) and Gurdwara (+3 Faith, +2 Food, and +1 Housing) are strong choices.
Founder Beliefs: Tithe (10% of followers’ income goes to you) or Church Property (+2 gold for each city following this religion) are good for income.
Follower Beliefs: Religious Community (+1 Production for each 4 followers) or Work Ethic (+1 Production per Holy Site adjacency) are effective.
Enhancer Beliefs: Scripture (+50% Religious Spread from adjacent Cities) or Itinerant Preachers (+30% Religious Spread to Cities 10 tiles away) are helpful for spreading your religion.

12. Can Apostles be killed in Civ 6?

Yes, Apostles can be killed. They can be attacked by other religious units from opposing religions without a formal declaration of war. Also, military units can instantly destroy religious units, but this requires a declaration of war.

13. Can you destroy a religion in Civ 6?

Yes, you can eliminate an existing religion by taking these actions:

Conquer the Holy City of the religion you want to destroy.
Surround the city with religious and military units.
Use an Inquisitor of your religion to eliminate the religion from the city. Keep converting the city until your religion is dominant.

This method requires significant effort and resources, but it can be effective in preventing a rival civilization from achieving a religious victory.

14. Can you steal another civilization’s religion in Civ 6?

No, you cannot “steal” another civilization’s religion. If you convert to their religion, you will follow that religion. If you found your own religion, even if your empire converts to another faith, your founded religion remains in the game and can potentially make a resurgence.

15. What happens if I lose my religion in Civ 6?

If you lose your religion in all of your cities, you will no longer be able to purchase religious units. You lose the bonuses associated with your chosen religious tenets. Your religious victory progress is halted. You will have to convert back to your religion through missionaries and apostles to regain control.

Navigating the complexities of religion in Civilization VI requires careful planning and adaptation. With these FAQs, you should be well-equipped to make informed decisions and guide your civilization to victory.