Scholar (Civ6)

Scholar
Civilian unit of the Medieval Era
Introduced in Gathering Storm
Scenario	The Black Death
Cost
Production	110
Production	110
Gold	330
Gold	330
Stats
Movement	2
Movement	2
Sight	2
Sight	2
Notes
Study plague-stricken cities to gain Science. Have 2 charges. Only available if you choose to "Treat the Sick" after unlocking Castles. Can be purchased with Gold, not with Faith Mutually exclusive with the Flagellants

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The Scholar is a Medieval Era civilian unit from The Black Death, a scenario in Civilization VI: Gathering Storm. It can gain Science from plague-stricken cities.

• Attributes:
  • Has 2 charges (4 with Studia Generalia).
  • Can be purchased with Gold, but not with Faith.
  • Can only be trained if you choose to "Treat the Sick" after unlocking Castles. Mutually exclusive with the Flagellants.
• Abilities:
  • Study Plague (consumes 1 charge; studies plague-stricken cities to gain Science)

Strategy

The Scholar should be moved to cities that are plague-stricken so it can provide Science. This unit is helpful if you want to unlock the final technology Invention to win the scenario.

Also, the Studia Generalia policy provides 2 extra charges making it able to provide more Science without having to purchase a new Scholar. The more Scholars you have the more Science you will get!

Civilopedia entry

Prior to the Black Death, there was a flourishing of learning and education in Europe, and the rise of the university meant a new class of educated professional devoted to study. Some scholars focused on practical affairs like law, but a growing group turned to questions of the nature of knowledge and natural philosophy, paving the way for the early Renaissance.