Orestorius

How to Use Orestorius

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

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

Most published deck-building guides include Orestorius or a comparable military-focused advisor for similar reasons: predictability and clean stacking.

Lore & Etymology

From a flavor standpoint, Orestorius belongs to the Multi-civilization lineage of advisors, connected to the mixed historical tradition spanning multiple cultures. Visual and audio cues in-game reinforce this association.

Orestorius Synergies

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:

• Deverell (Epic, Age IV) — Longbowman Champion can be trained at the Fortress
• Arsham (Rare, Age III) — Kardaka Master can be trained at the Fortress
• Sekhet (Uncommon, Age IV) — Elephant Archers cost 20% less Gold

Similar Uncommon Picks

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

• Ammon — Age III, combat focused
• Andrasta — Age II, utility focused
• Sappho — Age III, economy focused
• Erastos — Age I, resource focused
• Stephanos — Age III, construction focused

Earning Orestorius

Orestorius appears in player rotations within the first 10-20 hours of focused play, usually as an early-game reward or store pickup.

Timing Within Age III

By Age III, advisor slots are heavily contested. Picking a focused bonus matters more than rolling generalists; opponents will exploit your every weakness.