Epchaid

Slot Allocation Notes

Players who pick Epchaid typically commit to a focused economy strategy from the opening, since the advisor's bonus (all units cost 4% less gold) 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.

If you've previously underwhelmed with common-tier advisors, Epchaid is a useful test case for whether your build order rewards focused bonuses.

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.

Recommended Companions

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

• Amunet (Rare, Age III) — Temple upgrades cost 65% less
• Agathon (Epic, Age I) — Villagers cost 20% less Food and have 50% more health
• Zeon (Uncommon, Age IV) — Caravans trade for 12% more Gold

Cultural Background

Lore-wise, Epchaid aligns with the Celt cultural sphere (Iron Age Celtic warrior tradition), one of the named factions playable in Age of Empires Online.

Where to Get Epchaid

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

Other Common Advisors

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

• Nynetjer — Age III, military focused
• Aapep — Age I, resource focused
• Arsham — Age III, military focused
• Pamphilos — Age III, combat focused
• Cassivellaunos — Age III, military focused