How to Stop Missionaries in Civilization 6

Missionaries can be a nuisance in Civilization 6, spreading religion across your empire and threatening your cultural dominance. The most effective way to counter them is by creating apostles, which can directly combat missionaries through religious combat. This guide will walk you through the exact steps needed to build apostles and protect your civilization from missionary threats.

Understanding the Basics

To stop missionaries in Civilization 6, you need apostles. Apostles are powerful religious units that can engage missionaries in direct combat simply by moving adjacent to them. They’re your primary defense against religious pressure and missionary conversions.

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Apostles

Step 1: Unlock the Theology Civic

The first requirement is to unlock the Theology civic from your civic tree. This is the foundational technology needed before you can begin the process of creating apostles.

Step 2: Build a Holy District

Once you have the Theology civic, construct a Holy District in one of your cities. This specialized district forms the basis for all your religious infrastructure.

Step 3: Build a Shrine

Within or adjacent to your Holy District, build a Shrine. This building generates faith and supports your religious units.

Step 4: Build a Temple

Next, construct a Temple in your Holy District. The Temple further increases faith generation and unlocks the ability to purchase apostles.

Step 5: Purchase Your Apostle

After completing all these buildings, you can purchase an apostle using Faith. Look for the purchase option in the top right of your Holy District interface, labeled “Purchase with Faith.” Once purchased, your apostle will appear and be ready to combat any missionaries threatening your empire.

Summary

Stopping missionaries in Civilization 6 is straightforward once you understand the process. Secure the Theology civic, build the necessary religious infrastructure (Holy District, Shrine, and Temple), and purchase apostles with your accumulated Faith. Your apostles will then be able to defend your civilization against missionary threats. With these units in place, you’ll maintain control over your religious landscape and prevent unwanted conversions.

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