Deities, including major gods, grant one special power in each age. God Powers can only be used once and they can be saved from one age to the next. God Powers can be offensive, defensive, or economic, and can vary depending on the minor gods chosen. Available God Powers are displayed in the top-center of the screen.

To invoke a God Power, click the God Power button, and then click a location on the map to invoke the God Power. Most God Powers require <link="topic:line of sight">line of sight</link> to invoke. Others are global and can be invoked anywhere on the map. Some God Powers prevent other God Powers from being used during their duration. Some God Powers affect a single player, while others affect all players, so it is important to read the descriptions of the God Powers carefully.