Siavash

Slot Allocation Notes

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

In ranked play, Siavash appears more often on the climb to upper-tier ladders. It rewards repetition and refined build orders rather than reactive play.

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

When Age III Matters

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

Multi-civilization Heritage

The name Siavash is rooted in the Multi-civilization tradition — mixed historical tradition spanning multiple cultures — giving the advisor a thematic identity even when used outside their associated civilization.

Acquiring Siavash

Rare advisors are common mid-game rewards. Siavash should be reachable within 20-40 hours of focused play, often as a campaign milestone or quest reward.

Complementary Picks

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:

• Tawaret (Rare, Age IV) — Infantry and Support units move 12% faster
• Etain (Uncommon, Age III) — Headhunter Veteran can be trained at the Fortress
• Zhubin (Common, Age III) — Royal Guard can be trained at the Fortress

Rare-Tier Alternatives

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

• Pamphilos — Age III, combat focused
• Leonnorios — Age I, combat focused
• Epchaid — Age II, economy focused
• Onesiphoros — Age III, economy focused
• Sappho — Age III, economy focused