If you want to build an empire that stands the test of time, these Civilization 7 leaders are the best people for the job.

Who you choose as your leader is one of the first big decisions you’ll make in Civilization 7. There are a few things to consider here, as every leader has their own strengths and weaknesses, and you’re stuck with them through all three ages of your game.

Augustus is a powerful expansionist and militaristic leader in Civilization 7, but there's also a good amount of culture generation to be had as well.