Aztec (Civ5)

The Aztec people represent a civilization in Civilization V.
* Symbol: Stylized version of the Aztec calendar stone (possibly a symbol of Tonatiuh)
* Musical Theme: Cora Mitote Song from Santa Teresa (composed by Michael Curran)
* Music Set: Native American
* Architecture: Native American
* Spy Names: Metztli, Xitllali, Chimalli, Quauhtli, Teyacapan, Yaotl, Coatl, Huitzilin, Itzli, Tepin
* Preferred Religion: Christianity () or Catholicism ()
* Preferred Ideology: Autocracy
== Strategy ==
The Aztec civilization has one of the most powerful early units in the game: the Jaguar. This unit alone gives them mastery in all forests and jungles, not only by receiving a combat bonus and moving faster there, but also through its ability to partially heal upon killing an enemy. Only the Iroquois can challenge the Aztecs in such terrain, and only after they get their Mohawk Warriors. So, use this early game advantage to the fullest while you have it, and try to keep your Jaguars alive so they can transfer their abilities when upgraded, and preserve your mastery of the jungles!
By combining this powerful unit with the empire's unique ability to gain from defeated enemies, the Aztecs could conceivably attempt something uncommon: a cultural victory via an aggressive military path. Keep fighting to add points to your , while simultaneously placing weight upon both cultural and military advancement.
Consider playing maps with lots of barbarians and filling out the Honor tree first to greatly increase your through killing units.
The Floating Gardens - the Aztecs' unique replacement for the Water Mill - is also very useful, but alas, it can only be constructed by cities built on rivers or near lakes. Its effect is a quick boost in their production, causing their cities to grow rapidly.
Although the Aztecs are not a -focused civilization, their starting bias helps prevent them from falling hopelessly far behind in technological advancement. Their tendency to spawn near jungles allows them to benefit greatly from Universities, which provide +2 for every jungle tile a city works. Jungles already provide enough to promote fast growth, and Libraries and Public Schools provide bonus based on a city's , so an Aztec city with a Floating Gardens and a full complement of -producing buildings can become a real scientific powerhouse. Having enough cities that produce large sums of each turn can give the Aztecs a good shot at winning a science victory.
== Civilopedia entry ==
== Cities ==
== Trivia ==
* The Aztecs' unique ability is a reference to the Aztecs' tendency to sacrifice thousands of prisoners per year.
== Gallery ==
File:Aztecs map (Civ5).png|Map of Aztec Empire
== Related achievements ==
== See also ==
* Aztec in other games
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