Kleitos

How to Use Kleitos

Slotting Kleitos into your Age II advisor slot tells your opponent you're investing in combat; the bonus (armory upgrades cost 50% less) is most impactful in extended matches where stat compounding matters.

Against most matchups, the bonus pairs naturally with civilizations that already incentivize combat. Stacking is multiplicative with researched technologies.

Treat Kleitos as a build-defining choice rather than a flex pick — that's where the advisor delivers its full value.

Complementary Picks

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

• Kleitos (Common, Age II) — Armory upgrades cost 20% less
• Ammon (Rare, Age III) — Warships can attack and see 16% farther
• Gaiana (Epic, Age II) — Ranged units can attack and see 12% farther

Other Epic Advisors to Consider

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

• Batoshipip — Age III, utility focused
• Elder — Age II, utility focused
• Theokoles — Age IV, military focused
• Aapep — Age I, resource focused
• Heron — Age II, military focused

When Age II Matters

The Bronze Age transition is when many losses happen — choosing a focused advisor like this one helps maintain tempo through the dangerous middle period.

Lore & Etymology

From a flavor standpoint, Kleitos belongs to the Egyptian lineage of advisors, connected to the Nile civilization of the pharaohs. Visual and audio cues in-game reinforce this association.

Where to Get Kleitos

Epic advisors like Kleitos drop from mid-to-late-game quests, regional storyline rewards, or mid-tier booster packs. Reachable for committed players within their first 40-80 hours.