{"id":153605,"date":"2025-10-02T06:48:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T06:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=153605"},"modified":"2025-10-02T06:48:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T06:48:33","slug":"is-divine-spark-a-good-pantheon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-divine-spark-a-good-pantheon\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Divine Spark a good pantheon?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-divine-spark-a-good-pantheon\/#Is_Divine_Spark_a_Good_Pantheon\" title=\"Is Divine Spark a Good Pantheon?\">Is Divine Spark a Good Pantheon?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-divine-spark-a-good-pantheon\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-divine-spark-a-good-pantheon\/#General_Questions\" title=\"General Questions\">General Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-divine-spark-a-good-pantheon\/#Pantheon_Selection\" title=\"Pantheon Selection\">Pantheon Selection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-divine-spark-a-good-pantheon\/#Strategic_Considerations\" title=\"Strategic Considerations\">Strategic Considerations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-divine-spark-a-good-pantheon\/#Leader_and_Governor_Choices\" title=\"Leader and Governor Choices\">Leader and Governor Choices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-divine-spark-a-good-pantheon\/#Victory_Conditions\" title=\"Victory Conditions\">Victory Conditions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-divine-spark-a-good-pantheon\/#Game_Mechanics\" title=\"Game Mechanics\">Game Mechanics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-divine-spark-a-good-pantheon\/#Pantheon_Benefits\" title=\"Pantheon Benefits\">Pantheon Benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Divine_Spark_a_Good_Pantheon\"><\/span>Is Divine Spark a Good Pantheon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Divine Spark<\/strong> is considered a <strong>good pantheon<\/strong> in Civilization 6, particularly for civilizations that have <strong>bonuses tied to religions<\/strong> yet no mechanism for helping them secure one, or in any game where you want to <strong>found a religion<\/strong> without having any aids on that quest. The <strong>Divine Spark<\/strong> pantheon gives +1 <strong>Great Person Points<\/strong> to all <strong>Holy Sites<\/strong>, <strong>Libraries<\/strong>, and <strong>Amphitheaters<\/strong>, making it a valuable choice for players aiming for a <strong>science victory<\/strong> or seeking to enhance their <strong>religious<\/strong> game. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Questions\"><\/span>General Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>What is the best pantheon in Civ 6?<\/strong>: The best pantheon in Civ 6 depends on the player&#8217;s strategy and civilization, but <strong>Divine Spark<\/strong> and <strong>God of War<\/strong> are popular choices for their unique benefits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How does Divine Spark work?<\/strong>: <strong>Divine Spark<\/strong> gives +1 <strong>Great Person Points<\/strong> to all <strong>Holy Sites<\/strong>, <strong>Libraries<\/strong>, and <strong>Amphitheaters<\/strong>, which can aid in a <strong>science victory<\/strong> or enhance <strong>religious<\/strong> gameplay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Divine Spark a good pantheon for a science victory?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Divine Spark<\/strong> is beneficial for a <strong>science victory<\/strong> as it provides +1 <strong>Great Person Points<\/strong> to <strong>Libraries<\/strong>, helping to generate more <strong>Great Scientists<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pantheon_Selection\"><\/span>Pantheon Selection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>What is the first thing you must do to found a pantheon in Civ 6?<\/strong>: To found a pantheon, you must first accumulate <strong>25 faith<\/strong> on standard game speed, at which point you will be prompted to choose a pantheon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How many gods should my pantheon have?<\/strong>: The ideal number of gods in a pantheon can vary, but having at least <strong>9 to 12 deities<\/strong> is recommended to ensure full coverage without becoming unwieldy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Considerations\"><\/span>Strategic Considerations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong>Is it too late to create a pantheon in Civ 5?<\/strong>: In Civ 5, pantheons may not be founded once any religion in the world has been enhanced, unless there are still fewer pantheons than the maximum number of religions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you found a religion without a pantheon in Civ 5?<\/strong>: Yes, you can found a religion without a pantheon in Civ 5 if you have a <strong>prophet<\/strong>, which can be obtained through certain buildings like the <strong>Hagia Sophia<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leader_and_Governor_Choices\"><\/span>Leader and Governor Choices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><strong>Who is the best leader in Civ 6 for beginners?<\/strong>: Leaders like <strong>Germany<\/strong>, <strong>Russia<\/strong>, and <strong>Sumeria<\/strong> are great choices for beginners due to their balanced abilities and ease of play.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who is the best governor in Civ 6?<\/strong>: The best governors in Civ 6 include <strong>Pingala<\/strong> and <strong>Liang<\/strong>, offering versatile benefits that can enhance your gameplay experience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Victory_Conditions\"><\/span>Victory Conditions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><strong>What is the easiest deity victory type in Civ 6?<\/strong>: <strong>Domination<\/strong> is often considered the easiest victory type to achieve in Deity Mode, as the AI&#8217;s military efforts are not as strong as the player&#8217;s, allowing for a more manageable victory condition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is monarchy good in Civ 6?<\/strong>: <strong>Monarchy<\/strong> can be a viable government choice in Civ 6, especially for a <strong>Diplomatic Victory<\/strong>, as it provides relevant bonuses that can aid in diplomatic relationships and city-state alliances.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Game_Mechanics\"><\/span>Game Mechanics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"12\">\n<li><strong>How much faith do you need for a pantheon in Civ 6?<\/strong>: You need <strong>25 faith<\/strong> to found a pantheon in Civ 6 on standard game speed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the best tile in Civ 6?<\/strong>: The best starting tile is next to a <strong>Natural Wonder<\/strong>, which provides powerful bonuses to nearby cities, including additional appeal, science, culture, tourism, or production.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pantheon_Benefits\"><\/span>Pantheon Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"14\">\n<li><strong>What is the best pantheon for a religion victory?<\/strong>: For a <strong>religion victory<\/strong>, pantheons like <strong>God of War<\/strong> and <strong>Initiation Rites<\/strong> are beneficial, as they provide faith bonuses tied to combat and barbarian outposts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the divine spark in Gnosticism?<\/strong>: In Gnosticism, the <strong>divine spark<\/strong> refers to the portion of God that resides within each human being, with the purpose of life being to release this spark from its captivity in matter and reconnect with God.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is Divine Spark a Good Pantheon? Divine Spark is considered a good pantheon in Civilization 6, particularly for civilizations that have bonuses tied to religions yet no mechanism for helping them secure one, or in any game where you want to found a religion without having any aids on that quest. 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