A unique ability (sometimes called a civilization ability, leader ability, or special ability) is an ability of a particular civilization or leader in a Civilization game that provides unique gameplay advantages and/or alters their playstyle. Unique abilities replace strengths and leader traits from the earlier games.
Civilization V
Civilization VI
Every civilization and leader has their own unique ability, both of which take effect at the beginning of the game and remain in effect until the end.
Civilization VII
Civilization: Beyond Earth
Other games
Unique ability is not present in (or the article has not been created for) the following games :
| Game | Article |
|---|---|
| CivWorld | Unique ability (CivWorld) |
| Freeciv | Unique ability (Freeciv) |
| Civilization: Call to Power | Unique ability (CTP1) |
| Call to Power II | Unique ability (CTP2) |
| C-evo | Unique ability (C-evo) |
| Sid Meier's Colonization | Unique ability (Col) |
| FreeCol | Unique ability (FreeCol) |
| Civilization IV: Colonization | Unique ability (Civ4Col) |
| Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri | Unique ability (SMAC) |
| Starships | Unique ability (Starships) |
Not in the following games
It has been confirmed that Unique ability is not present in the following games :
| Game |
|---|
| Civilization |
| Civilization II |
| Civilization III |
| Civilization IV |
| Civilization Revolution |
| Civilization Revolution 2 |
