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Welcome to the Civilization V Leader Piki, the best place to decide between Civilization V leaders. Civilization V, developed by Firaxis Games, continues Sid Meier's seminal turn-based strategy franchise. Every empire needs a leader, and Civ V lets you pick yours from a lineup of several well known historical figures, each with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. This Piki makes use of more than 2,600 facts about 25 Civilization V leaders. Sort and filter these Civilization V leaders according to your preferences using the options on the left. Whether you're looking for high quality Civilization V leaders, Warmonger Civilization V leaders or something else entirely, we have you covered.

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# 1

Montezuma

100% fit

Montezuma receives exceptional marks for fun from Pikimal users, receives excellent marks for power from Pikimal users and reigned from A.D. 1502 – 1520, and he is the leader of Aztec empire. Montezuma receives exceptional marks for first unique build from Pikimal users. He receives exceptional marks for second unique build from Pikimal users.

  • Empire: Aztec
  • Montezuma achieves 91% performance for leader basics.

    Leader Basics: Fun Rating - 5 stars, Power Rating - 4 stars, Availability - Civilization V
  • Montezuma achieves 72% performance for unique builds.

    Unique Builds: First Unique Build Rating - 5 stars, Second Unique Build Rating - 5 stars, First Unique Build - Jaguar
# 2

Pachacuti

95% fit

Pachacuti receives exceptional marks for fun from Pikimal users, and he receives excellent marks for power from Pikimal users. He reigned from A.D, and 1438 – 1471 and is the leader of Inca empire. He receives good marks for first unique build from Pikimal users. Pachacuti receives exceptional marks for second unique build from Pikimal users.

  • Empire: Inca
  • Pachacuti achieves 73% performance for leader basics.

    Leader Basics: Fun Rating - 5 stars, Power Rating - 4 stars, Availability - Civilization V DLC
  • Pachacuti achieves 72% performance for unique builds.

    Unique Builds: First Unique Build Rating - 3 stars, Second Unique Build Rating - 5 stars, First Unique Build - Slinger
# 3

Darius

88% fit

Darius receives good marks for fun from Pikimal users, and he receives exceptional marks for power from Pikimal users. He reigned from 522 – 486 B.C, and and is the leader of Persia empire. He receives excellent marks for first unique build from Pikimal users and receives exceptional marks for second unique build from Pikimal users.

  • Empire: Persia
  • Darius achieves 100% performance for leader basics.

    Leader Basics: Fun Rating - 3 stars, Power Rating - 5 stars, Availability - Civilization V
  • Darius achieves 59% performance for unique builds.

    Unique Builds: First Unique Build Rating - 4 stars, Second Unique Build Rating - 5 stars, First Unique Build - Immortal
# 4

Augustus

87% fit

Augustus receives excellent marks for fun from Pikimal users, receives excellent marks for power from Pikimal users and reigned from 27 B.C. – A.D, 14, and he is the leader of Rome empire. Augustus receives exceptional marks for first unique build from Pikimal users. He receives exceptional marks for second unique build from Pikimal users.

  • Empire: Rome
  • Augustus achieves 78% performance for leader basics.

    Leader Basics: Fun Rating - 4 stars, Power Rating - 4 stars, Availability - Civilization V
  • Augustus achieves 100% performance for unique builds.

    Unique Builds: First Unique Build Rating - 5 stars, Second Unique Build Rating - 5 stars, First Unique Build - Legion
# 5

Ramkhamhaeng

85% fit

Ramkhamhaeng receives exceptional marks for power from Pikimal users. He receives good marks for fun from Pikimal users, reigned from A.D. 1279 – 1298 and is the leader of Siam empire. He receives excellent marks for first unique build from Pikimal users. Ramkhamhaeng receives exceptional marks for second unique build from Pikimal users.

  • Empire: Siam
  • Ramkhamhaeng achieves 100% performance for leader basics.

    Leader Basics: Fun Rating - 3 stars, Power Rating - 5 stars, Availability - Civilization V
  • Ramkhamhaeng achieves 53% performance for unique builds.

    Unique Builds: First Unique Build Rating - 4 stars, Second Unique Build Rating - 5 stars, First Unique Build - Naresuan's Elephant
# 6

Hiawatha

82% fit

Hiawatha receives excellent marks for fun from Pikimal users, and he receives excellent marks for power from Pikimal users. He reigned from circa A.D, and 1400 and is the leader of Iroquois empire. He receives exceptional marks for first unique build from Pikimal users and receives excellent marks for second unique build from Pikimal users.

  • Empire: Iroquois
  • Hiawatha achieves 78% performance for leader basics.

    Leader Basics: Fun Rating - 4 stars, Power Rating - 4 stars, Availability - Civilization V
  • Hiawatha achieves 60% performance for unique builds.

    Unique Builds: First Unique Build Rating - 5 stars, Second Unique Build Rating - 4 stars, First Unique Build - Mohawk Warrior
# 7

Napoleon

81% fit

Napoleon receives good marks for fun from Pikimal users, receives exceptional marks for power from Pikimal users and reigned from A.D. 1799 – 1815, and he is the leader of France empire. Napoleon receives excellent marks for second unique build from Pikimal users. He receives excellent marks for first unique build from Pikimal users.

  • Empire: France
  • Napoleon achieves 100% performance for leader basics.

    Leader Basics: Fun Rating - 3 stars, Power Rating - 5 stars, Availability - Civilization V
  • Napoleon achieves 50% performance for unique builds.

    Unique Builds: First Unique Build Rating - 4 stars, Second Unique Build Rating - 4 stars, First Unique Build - Musketeer
# 8

Harun Al-Rashid

80% fit

Harun al-Rashid receives good marks for fun from Pikimal users, receives exceptional marks for power from Pikimal users and reigned from A.D. 786 – 809, and he is the leader of Arabia empire. Harun al-Rashid receives excellent marks for first unique build from Pikimal users and receives exceptional marks for second unique build from Pikimal users.

  • Empire: Arabia
  • Harun al-Rashid achieves 100% performance for leader basics.

    Leader Basics: Fun Rating - 3 stars, Power Rating - 5 stars, Availability - Civilization V
  • Harun al-Rashid achieves 59% performance for unique builds.

    Unique Builds: First Unique Build Rating - 4 stars, Second Unique Build Rating - 5 stars, First Unique Build - Camel Archer
# 9

Askia

79% fit

Askia receives exceptional marks for fun from Pikimal users, receives excellent marks for power from Pikimal users and reigned from A.D. 1493 – 1528, he is the leader of Songhai empire, and Askia receives good marks for first unique build from Pikimal users. He receives excellent marks for second unique build from Pikimal users.

  • Empire: Songhai
  • Askia achieves 84% performance for leader basics.

    Leader Basics: Fun Rating - 5 stars, Power Rating - 4 stars, Availability - Civilization V
  • Askia achieves 60% performance for unique builds.

    Unique Builds: First Unique Build Rating - 3 stars, Second Unique Build Rating - 4 stars, First Unique Build - Mandekalu Cavalry
# 10

Alexander

76% fit

Alexander receives excellent marks for fun from Pikimal users. He receives excellent marks for power from Pikimal users, reigned from 363 – 323 B.C. And is the leader of Greece empire. He receives excellent marks for first unique build from Pikimal users. Alexander receives excellent marks for second unique build from Pikimal users.

  • Empire: Greece
  • Alexander achieves 78% performance for leader basics.

    Leader Basics: Fun Rating - 4 stars, Power Rating - 4 stars, Availability - Civilization V
  • Alexander achieves 76% performance for unique builds.

    Unique Builds: First Unique Build Rating - 4 stars, Second Unique Build Rating - 4 stars, First Unique Build - Hoplite
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