Kleitos

Slot Allocation Notes

Veteran players value Kleitos for the consistency of its bonus rather than its raw size. armory upgrades cost 40% less — a steady, always-on modifier that doesn't depend on situational triggers.

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

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

Unlocking Kleitos

Rare advisors are common mid-game rewards. Kleitos should be reachable within 20-40 hours of focused play, often as a campaign milestone or quest reward.

Stacking Partners

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:

• Ammon (Uncommon, Age III) — Ships can attack and see 13% farther
• Leonnorios (Rare, Age I) — Spearmen deal 12% more damage
• Pamphilos (Common, Age III) — Infantry units deal 20% bonus damage against buildings

Timing Within Age II

By Age II, you have enough population and resources to start applying pressure. Advisor bonuses active at this tier influence mid-game army composition decisions.

Other Rare Advisors to Consider

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

• Amunet — Age III, economy focused
• Weylin — Age I, economy focused
• Timon — Age II, utility focused
• Lionidas — Age IV, utility focused
• Vercassivellaunos — Age III, military focused

Egyptian Heritage

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.