In Civilization 7, expanding your settlements’ capabilities is crucial for success. One valuable addition to coastal settlements is the Fishing Quay. This guide will walk you through the steps to construct a Fishing Quay and explain its benefits to your civilization.
Understanding the Importance of Fishing Quays
Fishing Quays are more than just simple structures; they play a pivotal role in enhancing your settlements’ productivity. By establishing a Fishing Quay, you can:
- Boost Food Production: Each Fishing Quay provides an additional food yield, which is essential for population growth and sustaining your citizens.
- Enhance Fishing Boat Improvements: Fishing Quays grant extra food for Fishing Boat improvements, making your maritime resources more bountiful.
- Facilitate Treasure Fleets: In the Exploration Age, Fishing Quays are instrumental in spawning Treasure Fleets, which transport valuable resources from Distant Lands back to your homeland, contributing to your economic legacy.
Steps to Construct a Fishing Quay
- Research Sailing Technology
Begin by focusing on the Sailing technology. This is one of the initial technologies available after Agriculture in the Antiquity Tech Tree. Researching Sailing unlocks the ability to build Fishing Quays and allows your units to embark onto coastal terrain. - Select an Appropriate Settlement
Ensure you have a settlement situated near water—be it a coast, lake, or navigable river. The settlement should have access to water tiles where the Fishing Quay can be established. - Access the Production Menu
Within your chosen settlement, open the Production menu. Navigate to the Buildings section to locate the Fishing Quay option. - Construct the Fishing Quay
Select the Fishing Quay and assign it to a suitable water tile adjacent to your settlement. The construction will commence, and upon completion, your settlement will reap the benefits of the new Fishing Quay.
Maximizing the Benefits of Fishing Quays
To fully leverage the advantages of Fishing Quays:
- Develop Fishing Boat Improvements
Assign builders to improve nearby fish resources by constructing Fishing Boats. The synergy between Fishing Quays and Fishing Boats will significantly boost your food production. - Plan for the Exploration Age
As you progress into the Exploration Age, ensure your coastal settlements with Fishing Quays are prepared to spawn Treasure Fleets. This involves connecting Treasure Resources in Distant Lands to these settlements, facilitating the flow of wealth back to your civilization.
Common Challenges and Solutions
- Inability to Build a Fishing Quay
If you encounter difficulties constructing a Fishing Quay, verify that your settlement is adjacent to a valid water tile (coast, lake, or navigable river) and that you have researched the necessary Sailing technology. - Treasure Fleets Spawning in Inaccessible Areas
Be cautious when placing Fishing Quays near lakes. In some instances, Treasure Fleets may spawn in lakes without access to the ocean, rendering them ineffective. To prevent this, prioritize building Fishing Quays on coastal tiles connected to open seas.
