This page lists an overview of the types of resources that can be found. The game distinguishes between tradeable, non-tradeable and per-city resources. Both tradeable and non-tradeable resources are global, so they can be accessed and used anywhere in your empire. In addition, tradeable resources can be bought or sold using gold, but non-tradeable resources can not be bought or sold. Per-city resources are specific to the city they are generated in, and cannot be transferred from one city to another city.
List of tradeable resources
| Icon
|
Name
|
Description
|
|
Food
|
Used to feed units.
|
|
Stone
|
Used to build certain buildings, such as wonders or shrines, or improvements.
|
| No Icon Found
|
Gold
|
Used for any activity that requires gold. It's the main monetary unit.
|
|
Iron
|
Used for military units.
|
|
Wood
|
Used for certain buildings, military units or improvements.
|
List of non-tradeable resources
| Icon
|
Name
|
Description
|
|
Science
|
Used to research technology.
|
|
Training
|
Used to train military units.
|
| No Icon Found
|
Civic
|
Used to develop Specialists and finish Projects. Unused Civics go into the national stockpile, which can be used to enact Laws and establish Theologies. Increase Civics by building Courthouses and Forums.
|
|
Orders
|
Amount of actions a player can take per turn.
|
| No Icon Found
|
Luxuries
|
Used to improve opinion with families or rival empires.
|
List of per-city resources
| Icon
|
Name
|
Description
|
|
Growth
|
When a city's Growth fills up, the city gains a citizen. Basic ways to improve Growth include training farmers and baths.
|
|
Culture
|
When a city's Culture fills up, a positive event occurs. The city's overall Culture Level affects what improvements and Wonders can be built. Improve Culture by building Shrines and Theaters.
|
| No Icon Found
|
Unrest
|
As your city gains discontent its levels of unrest increase.
|