Iron (Civ5)

== Game Info ==
Basic strategic resource. Used by powerful early-game frontline units and midgame ships.
== Strategy ==
As the first strategic resource revealed on the map along with , Iron is very important for planning your initial expansion. Research Iron Working (Bronze Working in Brave New World), then look for the newly revealed resources and try to settle near them.
 Iron is required for the strongest early-game frontline units and also for Frigates, an important midgame ship. This makes it a vital resource for all early-game expansionist civilizations, like the Huns.
 Iron is found practically everywhere, which makes it a relatively easy-to-access resource. Still, it's more common in out-of-the-way locations, such as Tundra and Snow terrain. Iron is extracted via Mines, which makes it easy to access.
Like all strategic resources, it nets a good increase in for the tile. Its unique benefit is to allow construction of the Forge in a nearby city. This building grants a bonus for all land units (not only mounted units), which makes cities with access to Iron natural military training centers. Take advantage of this by constructing military training buildings like the Barracks in the city, as well.
== Civilopedia entry ==
== See also ==
* Iron in other games
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