Orestorius

Slot Allocation Notes

Players who pick Orestorius typically commit to a focused military strategy from the opening, since the advisor's bonus (gaesatae master can be trained at the fortress) compounds with every related upgrade and tech research.

The opportunity cost matters: every advisor slot you commit to Orestorius is one you cannot give to a flex pick. Make sure your build order can absorb the bonus throughput.

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

Earning Orestorius

Orestorius sits in the accessible Rare tier — neither beginner-trivial nor end-game grindy. Most committed players obtain this advisor naturally.

Comparable Rare Options

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

• Dumnorix — Age II, economy focused
• Weylin — Age I, economy focused
• Kosmas — Age III, combat focused
• Lionidas — Age IV, utility focused
• Onesiphoros — Age III, economy focused

Civilization & Lore Context

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

Stacking Partners

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

• Tawaret (Rare, Age IV) — Infantry and Support units move 12% faster
• Nekbet (Rare, Age III) — Desert Swordsman Master can be trained at the Fortress
• Leotarios (Rare, Age IV) — War Chariot Master can be trained at the Fortress

Timing Within Age III

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.