Civ 5 Lekmod Civ List ~upd~ -
These civilizations manipulate the social policy trees, generate massive amounts of Faith, or dominate the World Congress.
The complete Lekmod civ list (with abilities, uniques, and starting biases) is maintained in the mod’s documentation or on the CivFanatics Lekmod thread. As of 2024–2025, the most stable version is , though the developer (Lek) occasionally drops experimental builds with even more civs.
| Civilization | Leader | Unique Ability | |--------------|--------|----------------| | | Vercingetorix | Melee units gain +10% strength for every adjacent friendly unit; unique Oppidum (Fort replacement). | | Lithuania | Mindaugas | Killing a unit grants +10 Faith; unique Winged Hussar (different from Poland’s – extra flanking damage). | | Sami | Árbediehtu | Deer and Furs yield +1 Food and +1 Production; unique Lavvu (tile improvement – +Faith in tundra). | | Switzerland | Nikolaus von der Flüe | Cannot declare war unless allied; gains +5% Gold per era for each active declaration of friendship. | | Normans | William the Conqueror | Melee units gain +15% combat strength when embarked; unique Motte-and-Bailey (Castle with extra defense). | | Burgundy | Philip the Good | Great Merchant points from Markets; unique Cloth Hall (Bank replacement with culture). | civ 5 lekmod civ list
Unique Improvements (like Lithuania's Sacred Grove) are often superior to simply farming a tile.
Lekmod civilizations often come with unique abilities and playstyles that encourage specific strategies. Here are a few examples from community discussions: | Civilization | Leader | Unique Ability |
: Lekmod is constantly updated by the community. Always check the changelog for the specific version your lobby is running, as unit stats and building yields change frequently.
Starts with Mining, offering excellent early-game gold and production advantages. | | Switzerland | Nikolaus von der Flüe
Lekmod is continuously updated to address broken mechanics, ensuring the meta stays fresh. Finding the Most Current Lekmod List
For players who prefer war, , the Huns , and Sparta offer massive combat modifiers. They are built to conquer neighbors during specific tech eras (like Chivalry or Artillery). How to Get Started with Lekmod