Merrick’s Kyivan Rus’

Unleash the Might of Kyivan Rus’ in Civilization VI

Explore a rich new chapter in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI with the Merrick’s Kyivan Rus’ mod, introducing the legendary Yaroslav the Wise and his prosperous realm. This comprehensive mod expansion brings the historical Kyivan Rus’ to your game, offering unique mechanics and units that reflect its golden age of diplomacy, construction, and expansion. Prepare to forge alliances, build magnificent structures, and extend your civilization’s influence like never before.

The Legacy of Kyivan Rus’

The Kyivan Rus’ civilization is deeply intertwined with the flow of rivers and the prosperity they bring. As Yaroslav the Wise, you’ll find your civilization inherently benefits from its proximity to water.

• Cities established on river tiles receive an immediate free Trading Post, accelerating your economic development.
• Border growth is significantly enhanced, expanding twice as fast to claim valuable territory.
• Trade Routes become more lucrative, yielding extra Gold and Culture based on the distance traveled.
• Improvements adjacent to rivers provide bonus Gold, while specific improvements like Camps and Lumbermills gain an edge in Production.

This focus on riverine settlements and trade ensures that your empire will flourish along the waterways, creating a distinct strategic advantage.

A Formidable Military and Economic Core

Merrick’s Kyivan Rus’ mod introduces powerful new units and buildings designed to bolster your empire’s strength and coffers. The Druzhyna, replacing the standard Man-At-Arms, boasts superior combat strength and gains significant bonuses when fighting alongside its brethren, making them a fearsome force on the battlefield.

The Viche, a replacement for the Commercial Hub, offers a unique blend of economic and cultural benefits. It leverages adjacency bonuses from Government Plazas and Diplomatic Quarters, further enhanced by the presence of valuable resources. Crucially, the Viche also generates Culture equal to its adjacency bonus, allowing for a more integrated approach to city development and territorial control.

Yaroslav the Wise: Diplomacy and Domination

Yaroslav the Wise himself is a potent leader, with his unique abilities reflecting his historical achievements. His “Pravda Ruskaia” enhances your military might through active alliances, providing a combat strength boost for every pact you maintain. Furthermore, it rewards diplomatic engagement by granting extra Diplomatic Favor based on your government’s policy slots. Building a Viche also triggers a powerful Culture Bomb, instantly claiming surrounding tiles and expanding your cultural influence. Yaroslav’s “Old Law” trait emphasizes specific war types, rewarding players who engage in righteous conflicts and fostering strong alliances. He favors those who build bridges, not walls, but be warned: he also dislikes surprise betrayals.

This mod requires the Gathering Storm expansion and is compatible with popular map mods.