Keshig (Civ7)

Keshig
Ranged unit of the Exploration Age
Introduced in Civilization VII
Unique to	Mongolian
Unique to	Mongolian
Replaces	Heavy Archer
Replaces	Heavy Archer
Cost
Production	120
Production	120
Gold	480
Gold	480
Maint.	2
Maint.	2
Stats
Movement	3
Movement	3
Strength	20
Strength	20
Ranged	30
Ranged	30
Range	2
Range	2
Bombard	20
Bombard	20
Sight	2
Sight	2
Tier upgrades
Tier 2	25 35 25 160 3 maintenance (Req. Castles)
Tier 3	30 40 30 210 4 maintenance (Req. Gunpowder)
Notes
Has +1 Movement and heals 15 HP after defeating an enemy unit. Counts as a cavalry unit and ignores Zone of Control.

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The Keshig is a unique tier 1 ranged and cavalry unit of the Mongolian civilization in Civilization VII. It replaces the Heavy Archer.

• Attributes:
  • Has increased Movement (3 vs. 2)
  • Counts as a Cavalry unit
  • Ignores Zone of Control.
  • Can be upgraded twice to Tier 2 and Tier 3 Keshig.
• Actions:
  • Range Attack: The Keshig performs a ranged attack on an enemy unit or fortified District within Range, healing 15 HP if this attack eliminates the target unit.
  • Fortify: The Keshig constructs a temporary fortification over 2 turns, providing additional Combat Strength when defending on the fortified tile.
  • Pillage: The Keshig Damages a Tile Improvement or urban district underneath the unit, granting 30 HP or yields, respectively.

Strategy

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Civilopedia entry

Leadership in the Mongolian Empire was a complex system revolving around clan loyalties and the charisma of the khan. Assassinations were a persistent risk. Due to the temporary structure of the Mongolian ger (tent), trusted guards (the keshig or keshik) were vital to leaders. These guards would have been chosen from the best and most deserving Mongolian warriors. Indeed, the name “keshig” means “blessed.” For their service, keshig were often granted membership into their ruler’s clan.

The tradition of keshig continued in many places the Mongols influenced, including Mughal India, where the term came to mean the arms of the palace guard; Yuan China; and the various khanates that sprang up in the wake of Genghis Khan’s death.

Gallery

Keshig in-game

See also

• Keshig in other games

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