
Dai Viet brings a potent mix of cultural influence and territorial ambition to Civ 7
Civ 7 just got even more exciting with Update 1.2.3, introducing a flurry of enhancements and fresh content. Courtesy of Firaxis Games, we’re seeing the Right to Rule Collection DLC expand the strategic sandbox yet again, this time with the culturally-rich and warfare-capable Dai Viet civilization.
Debuting during the Exploration Age, Dai Viet is a Cultural and Expansionist civ deeply inspired by Vietnam’s history of resilience and sovereignty. If you’re gunning for either a Military or Cultural Victory, this new civ might just be your ace in the hole.
A New Direction in the Exploration Age
Dai Viet reshapes how you’ll approach expansion and cultural dominance during the game’s Exploration Age, giving you tools to not just survive—but thrive. Let’s break down the unique features, bonuses, and exclusive units that make this civ a strategic game-changer.
Dai Viet Civilization Bonuses
- 5 Culture for every Urban Population in a Settlement when constructing a Fortification Constructible (on Standard Speed).
- +30% Production bonus toward constructing the Thanh Hue building.
This setup clearly rewards smart settlement planning and fortification strategies, making it easier to coast through cultural milestones while ensuring your cities can produce vital infrastructure quickly.
Unique Units and Buildings
Time to talk military muscle and cultural spark: Dai Viet doesn’t hold back in either category.
Voi Chien
- Type: Unique Ranged Unit
- Bonuses: Increased Combat Strength, +1 Sight, +1 Movement
- Perk: Can move after attacking
The Voi Chien is your mobile artillery. Perfect for hit-and-run tactics, it gives you the flexibility to destabilize enemy lines while maintaining maneuverability. It’s ideal for players who like to toss a wrench into a rival’s battle plans with a touch of flair.

Quan Vuong
- Type: Unique Settler
- Perk: Upon settling, grants 5 Culture for each Tropical tile within 3 tiles of the City Center (scales by game speed)
Quan Vuong radically changes your expansion game. Settling in tropical regions isn’t just viable—it’s actually OP when played right. Turn lush jungles and wetlands into cultural beacons.
Water Puppet Theater
This unique structure doesn’t just provide a cultural boost; it also introduces new placement and utility strategies. Note that unlocking this building also enables Siam in the Modern Age—perfect for players looking to plan far ahead.
🌾 Ageless: Dai Viet Unique Improvement
- +4 Food and +2 Happiness when placed on Floodplains
- +1 Culture bonus every time the Settlement gains Fertility from floods, storms, or volcanoes
- Unpillagable from natural disasters
- Buildable only on top of existing Improvements adjacent to a river
- Cannot be placed next to another Water Puppet Theater
Ageless is essentially your climate-change buddy. It embraces the chaos wrought by nature and turns it into long-term sustainability. Plus, the bonus of being unpillagable? Phenomenal for long-term development where disaster zones are often plagued with interruptions.
How to Get Dai Viet in Civilization 7
The Dai Viet civilization can be accessed in one of two ways:
- Purchase it individually as standalone content
- Or get it as part of the Right to Rule Collection DLC
This all-in-one DLC bundle is priced at $29.99 and includes:
- 2 Leaders
- 4 Civilizations (including Dai Viet)
- 4 Wonders
- 1 Cosmetic Badge
Considering the power and flexibility of Dai Viet, the DLC is hard to pass up if you’re serious about shaping your Civ experience with more nuanced cultural strategies and new gameplay styles.
Should You Play as Dai Viet?
If you love striking a delicate balance between expansion and culture—while leaving room to pivot into a more aggressive or defensive strategy—then yes, Dai Viet is an absolute no-brainer for you.
Honestly? It’s not just a new civ: it’s a whole new playstyle. From buffed fortifications to disaster-ready improvements and powerhouse settlers, Dai Viet might just be the civ that carries your campaign from humble roots to historic dominance.