Lionidas
UncommonBonus
Hoplites are 27% more resistant to snare and have 6% more health
Advisor Information
| Name | Lionidas |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Age Requirement | Age IV (4) |
| Database ID | Lionidas_U_IV |
Build Application
Slotting Lionidas into your Age IV advisor slot tells your opponent you're investing in utility; the bonus (hoplites are 27% more resistant to snare and have 6% more health) 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.
Treat Lionidas as a build-defining choice rather than a flex pick — that's where the advisor delivers its full value.
Unlocking Lionidas
Lionidas appears in player rotations within the first 10-20 hours of focused play, usually as an early-game reward or store pickup.
Recommended Companions
Within the utility archetype, several advisors layer cleanly with Lionidas. Players running a focused utility build often rotate one of these as a second slot:
- Cartimandua (Common, Age III) — Druids and Augurs train 10% faster and have 10% more health
- Solon (Epic, Age IV) — Hippikons gain a 5% chance to deal a critical strike
- Horus (Uncommon, Age II) — All ships train in 9% less time and have 9% more health
Age IV Context
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.
Civilization & Lore Context
Lionidas carries a Greek naming convention — Hellenic city-state era. While advisors are not strictly civilization-locked in gameplay, the lore tie shapes the flavor.
Other Uncommon Advisors to Consider
If you want Uncommon-tier alternatives that take your build in a different direction than Lionidas, these advisors offer distinct strategic angles: