Estée Lauder (Civ6)

Estée Lauder is an Great Merchant in Civilization VI.
== Unique ability ==
Grants 2 , a uniquely manufactured Luxury resource that provides +6 .
== Strategy ==
Similar to other Great Merchants that grant unique luxuries, Estée Lauder's ability can give cities a needed boost to their yields in the late game, as well as provide mass amounts of from trading with the AI in single player. However, a bonus luxury resource, while nice, is not usually worth spending or on recruiting. The exceptions are when playing as Scotland, which can turn into and ; and as Montezuma, who can turn luxuries into Combat Strength. Lauder is a gamechanger for both Scotland and Montezuma, and should be a high priority for both of them. To a lesser degree, she is also desirable for Lady Six Sky, who's encouraged to build a small number of massive cities that are often starved for luxuries.
Note that provides 2 more than , , and , the other luxuries available from Great Merchants. Note also that unlike John Spilsbury, who grants only one copy of his luxury, Lauder grants two.
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