Jason
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Hetairoi Champion can be trained at the Fortress
Advisor Information
| Name | Jason |
| Rarity | Epic |
| Age Requirement | Age IV (4) |
| Database ID | Jason_E_IV |
Slot Allocation Notes
Slotting Jason into your Age IV advisor slot tells your opponent you're investing in military; the bonus (hetairoi champion can be trained at the fortress) is most impactful in extended matches where stat compounding matters.
Timing matters more than raw stat: this advisor activates the moment you reach Age IV, so synchronize your advancement with your peak production window.
Used correctly, Jason is one of the cleaner epic options for players moving from casual to competitive play.
When Age IV Matters
Age IV is the Imperial / Heroic Age — your endgame phase where ultimate-tier units and late-game economies dominate. Advisors here define your win condition.
Best Pairings With Jason
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:
- Nekbet (Common, Age III) — Desert Swordsman can be trained at the Fortress
- Sekhet (Rare, Age IV) — Elephant Archers cost 25% less Gold
- Arash (Uncommon, Age IV) — Royal Archer Veteran can be trained at the Fortress
Norse Heritage
Etymologically, Jason reads as a Norse name — Viking-era Scandinavia — though in practice this advisor can be slotted into any civilization's deck.
Other Epic Advisors to Consider
If you want Epic-tier alternatives that take your build in a different direction than Jason, these advisors offer distinct strategic angles:
- Philon — Age I, construction focused
- Hathor — Age III, combat focused
- Leucon — Age I, combat focused
- Onesiphoros — Age III, economy focused
- Seleucus — Age IV, combat focused
How to Obtain Jason
Jason is a tier-2 acquisition — accessible once you've cleared the main Vanity Age questline and have a few mid-tier booster pack pulls behind you.