How to Get Oil in Civilization 6

Oil is a crucial resource in Civilization 6 that unlocks powerful military units and industrial buildings. This guide will walk you through the simple steps needed to locate and harvest oil on your map.

Step 1: Research the Refining Technology

The first thing you need to do is research the Refining technology. Open your tech tree located on the top left of your screen and locate the Refining technology. This crucial research will reveal all oil deposits currently hidden on your map.

Step 2: Create a Builder

Once you’ve researched Refining, you’ll need to construct a Builder unit. This worker will be responsible for extracting the oil from the deposits now visible on your map.

Step 3: Build an Oil Well

Send your Builder to any oil deposit on the map. Once there, click on the oil well option in the bottom right of your screen. Your Builder will construct an oil well on that tile.

Enjoy Your Oil Supply

After completing the oil well construction, you’ll receive a constant supply of oil from that resource. You can repeat this process with multiple oil deposits across your empire to maximize your oil production.

Summary

Getting oil in Civilization 6 is straightforward: research the Refining technology, create a Builder unit, navigate to an oil deposit, and construct an oil well. With these simple steps, you’ll have a steady supply of this valuable resource to power your civilization’s military and industrial ambitions.

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