Siavash

Strategic Use

Veteran players value Siavash for the consistency of its bonus rather than its raw size. scythian mounted archer champion can be trained at the fortress — a steady, always-on modifier that doesn't depend on situational triggers.

Timing matters more than raw stat: this advisor activates the moment you reach Age III, so synchronize your advancement with your peak production window.

Overall, Siavash earns its slot when your strategy is committed and your civilization is built to amplify the bonus.

Acquiring Siavash

Siavash is a tier-2 acquisition — accessible once you've cleared the main Vanity Age questline and have a few mid-tier booster pack pulls behind you.

Recommended Companions

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

• Theokoles (Epic, Age IV) — Infantry units have 10% more health
• Orestorius (Rare, Age III) — Gaesatae Master can be trained at the Fortress
• Leotarios (Uncommon, Age IV) — War Chariot Veteran can be trained at the Fortress

When Age III Matters

Most ranked matches are decided by Age III play. An advisor like this one supports the kind of disciplined macro that wins long-form games.

Other Epic Advisors

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

• Agape — Age II, resource focused
• Amunet — Age III, economy focused
• Pamphilos — Age III, combat focused
• Niall — Age I, economy focused
• Thutmose — Age I, resource focused

Lore & Etymology

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