Bes

How to Use Bes

Players who pick Bes typically commit to a focused construction strategy from the opening, since the advisor's bonus (walls cost 33% less and build 20% faster) compounds with every related upgrade and tech research.

Pair this advisor with a strong economic civilization so the bonus throughput isn't bottlenecked by resource shortages or population cap pressure.

Most published deck-building guides include Bes or a comparable construction-focused advisor for similar reasons: predictability and clean stacking.

Name Origin

The name Bes is rooted in the Multi-civilization tradition, mixed historical tradition spanning multiple cultures, giving the advisor a thematic identity even when used outside their associated civilization.

Complementary Picks

Within the construction archetype, several advisors layer cleanly with Bes. Players running a focused construction build often rotate one of these as a second slot:

• Philon (Epic, Age I), Buildings build 20% faster
• Bolgios (Epic, Age III), Fortresses cost 15% less
• Bolgios (Uncommon, Age III), Fortresses cost 9% less

Comparable Common Options

If you want Common-tier alternatives that take your build in a different direction than Bes, these advisors offer distinct strategic angles:

• Namor, Age IV, combat focused
• Vercingetorix, Age IV, combat focused
• Khaba, Age IV, military focused
• Cassivellaunos, Age III, military focused
• Amunet, Age III, economy focused

Age II Considerations

Age II is the Bronze Age, your civilization pivots from pure economy into early military pressure. Decisions here shape whether you turtle or raid.

Acquiring Bes

You'll have Bes available very early. Don't underestimate Common-tier advisors, many remain meta-relevant well into mid-tier play.