How to Upgrade Units in Civ 7 | Civilization 7 Guide
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Your warriors might start off as club-swinging barbarians, but eventually, they’ll need an upgrade—unless you enjoy getting steamrolled by knights while still wielding sticks. Here’s how to upgrade units in Civ 7.
How to Upgrade Units
Research the Next Tier Unit – You can only upgrade if you’ve unlocked a better version of that unit. No research, no upgrade.
Spend Gold – Upgrading isn’t free. You’ll need to cough up some gold to get that shiny new unit.
Make Sure Your Unit is in Friendly Territory – Upgrades only work if the unit is inside your borders. No upgrading in the middle of a battlefield—your troops aren’t that fast.
Things to Keep in Mind
Upgrading Doesn’t Heal Units – If your swordsman is one hit away from death, upgrading him won’t magically save him. He’ll just be a slightly stronger, still-dying unit.
Units Reset at the Next Age – When a new Age begins, your army resets. You’ll get fresh units based on your settlements, so don’t stress too much about upgrading everything before an Age shift.
Lower Tier Units Disappear – Once you unlock a higher-tier unit, you can’t produce the older version anymore. No going back.
Can You Upgrade Commanders?
Yes, but it’s different from regular units. Commanders level up by earning XP in battles, and when they do, you can promote them using one of five Promotion Trees. Unlike standard troops, commanders keep their promotions when a new Age begins, making them valuable long-term assets.
That’s all you need to know about upgrading in Civ 7. Now go turn those outdated warriors into something a little less embarrassing.
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