Jason

How to Use Jason

Jason is one of the more directly applicable common-tier advisors for military-focused builds. The bonus (hetairoi can be trained at the fortress) does not require complex setup to extract value.

Some opponents specifically counter military-focused builds; in those matchups, consider rotating Jason out for a flex advisor that matches the actual on-board situation.

Overall, Jason earns its slot when your strategy is committed and your civilization is built to amplify the bonus.

Name Origin

Jason carries a Norse naming convention — Viking-era Scandinavia. While advisors are not strictly civilization-locked in gameplay, the lore tie shapes the flavor.

Unlocking Jason

Jason is a foundational tier-1 advisor, awarded through basic empire quests, low-cost store purchases, or starter rewards. Accessible from the earliest hours.

Common-Tier Alternatives

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

• Ligeia — Age III, utility focused
• Ptolemais — Age IV, combat focused
• Dumnorix — Age II, economy focused
• Namor — Age IV, combat focused
• Aapep — Age I, resource focused

Age IV Considerations

Late-game Age IV advisor slots reward players who have already built strong economies and just need a final efficiency push to close out the match.

Stacking Partners

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

• Jason (Uncommon, Age IV) — Hetairoi Veteran can be trained at the Fortress
• Khaba (Epic, Age IV) — Khopesh Swordsman Champion can be trained at the Fortress
• Deverell (Uncommon, Age IV) — Longbowman Veteran can be trained at the Fortress