Kleon

Strategic Use

Slotting Kleon into your Age I advisor slot tells your opponent you're investing in resource; the bonus (villagers gather 9% more gold from gold deposits) is most impactful in extended matches where stat compounding matters.

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

Used correctly, Kleon is one of the cleaner uncommon options for players moving from casual to competitive play.

Name Origin

The name Kleon is rooted in the Egyptian tradition — Nile civilization of the pharaohs — giving the advisor a thematic identity even when used outside their associated civilization.

Other Uncommon Advisors

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

• Bolgios — Age III, construction focused
• Gaiana — Age II, combat focused
• Zeon — Age IV, economy focused
• Onesiphoros — Age III, economy focused
• Vercingetorix — Age IV, combat focused

Timing Within Age I

Age I is short but pivotal. Locking in the right advisor early lets you execute a known opening repeatedly across games, building muscle memory.

Complementary Picks

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

• Kleon (Common, Age I) — Villagers gather 6% more Gold from Gold Deposits
• Agape (Uncommon, Age II) — Farms cost 30% less
• Aapep (Uncommon, Age I) — Villagers gather Food 8% faster from fish, berry bushes, and huntable animals

Unlocking Kleon

Uncommon advisors like Kleon are widely available — early empire store purchases, beginner empire quests, and starter booster packs all yield this tier.