Nekbet

How to Use Nekbet

Nekbet is one of the more directly applicable uncommon-tier advisors for military-focused builds. The bonus (desert swordsman veteran can be trained at the fortress) does not require complex setup to extract value.

Map type strongly influences value — open maps with frequent skirmishes reward different advisor archetypes than closed boom-heavy maps.

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

Age III Context

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.

Multi-civilization Heritage

Lore-wise, Nekbet aligns with the Multi-civilization cultural sphere (mixed historical tradition spanning multiple cultures), one of the named factions playable in Age of Empires Online.

How to Obtain Nekbet

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

Other Uncommon Advisors

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

• Bolgios — Age III, construction focused
• Dumnorix — Age II, economy focused
• Seleucus — Age IV, combat focused
• Ligeia — Age III, utility focused
• Horus — Age II, utility focused

Stacking Partners

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

• Leotarios (Common, Age IV) — War Chariot can be trained at the Fortress
• Arash (Uncommon, Age IV) — Royal Archer Veteran can be trained at the Fortress
• Tumerok (Common, Age III) — Pezhetairos can be trained at the Fortress