Matius

How to Use Matius

Matius's effect — somatophylax veteran can be trained at the fortress — is the kind of bonus that rewards players who plan their build order around a single throughput vector rather than spreading attention thin.

Lower-skill matches often undervalue this advisor; at competitive tiers the effect becomes a measurable swing in resource graphs and unit counts.

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

Best Pairings With Matius

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

• Narmer (Epic, Age II) — Cavalry units move 5% faster
• Tawaret (Rare, Age IV) — Infantry and Support units move 12% faster
• Etain (Common, Age III) — Headhunter can be trained at the Fortress

Name Origin

Etymologically, Matius reads as a Multi-civilization name — mixed historical tradition spanning multiple cultures — though in practice this advisor can be slotted into any civilization's deck.

When Age III Matters

Age III is the mid-game wedge: you either secure map control here or lose the game by attrition. Advisor choice at this tier directly influences that outcome.

How to Obtain Matius

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

Similar Uncommon Picks

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

• Thutmose — Age I, resource focused
• Ptolemais — Age IV, combat focused
• Hathor — Age III, combat focused
• Boudicca — Age IV, utility focused
• Dumnorix — Age II, economy focused