How To Build a Harbour in Civilization 6

Building a harbour in Civilization 6 is a straightforward process that opens up maritime trade and economic opportunities for your cities. This guide walks you through each step, from researching the necessary technology to placing your harbour near water. Whether you’re new to Civ 6 or looking to refresh your knowledge, follow along to master harbour construction.

Research Celestial Navigation Technology

The first step to building a harbour is unlocking it through the technology tree. You need to research Celestial Navigation, which is the technology that unlocks the harbour building. Navigate to your tech tree and locate Celestial Navigation to begin the research process.

Access the Production Menu

Once you’ve researched Celestial Navigation, head to your city’s production menu. Click on the gear icon on the right side of your screen to access the productions panel. This is where you’ll find all available districts and buildings for construction.

Locate and Select the Harbour

In the districts and buildings section of your production menu, search for the harbour. You’ll notice that the harbour has a population requirement—in most cases, your city needs at least four populations before you can build it. If you don’t meet this requirement yet, wait for your population to grow naturally before proceeding.

Place Your Harbour

Once your city meets the population requirement, click on the harbour to select it for construction. You’ll then need to place it on the map near a body of water. Position your harbour strategically adjacent to water tiles to maximize its effectiveness. Make sure the tile you select does not contain a luxury resource, as this will prevent placement.

Complete Construction

After placing your harbour in a suitable location, the construction will complete on the next turn. Your harbour is now ready to provide trade routes and economic benefits to your civilization.

Summary

Building a harbour in Civilization 6 requires three key steps: researching Celestial Navigation technology, ensuring your city has at least four population, and placing the harbour on a water-adjacent tile without luxury resources. With these steps complete, your harbour will be operational and ready to boost your civilization’s maritime economy.

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