Civ List - Civ 5 Lekmod
Here’s an interesting, high-level write-up on the Civ 5 Lekmod civ list — aimed at players who know the base game but want to understand why Lekmod has such a dedicated following.
5. Full List (Alphabetical, Selected New Civs Only)
Due to length, here are 30 of the most popular Lekmod-exclusive civs (excluding vanilla): civ 5 lekmod civ list
- Aboriginals
- Anishinaabe
- Armenia
- Benin
- Burgundy
- Chola
- Gauls
- Goths
- Kanem-Bornu
- Kilwa
- Lithuania
- Mapuche
- Muisca
- Nepal
- Normans
- Nubia
- Olmec
- Pyu
- Rapa Nui
- Saba
- Sami
- Switzerland
- Syria
- Tahiti
- Tibet
- Timurids
- Tonga
- Tupi
- Vietnam
- Yoruba
Where to Find the Full List
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 Lekmod v.34.1, though the developer (Lek) occasionally drops experimental builds with even more civs. Here’s an interesting, high-level write-up on the Civ
Structure
- Table of civs (name, leader, unique ability, key uniques, recommended strategy)
- Shortnotes: notable balance changes, compatibility caveats
- Quick-play tips: general advice for common LekMod civs