Siavash

Strategic Use

The numeric advantage on Siavash — scythian mounted archer veteran can be trained at the fortress — looks modest in isolation but converts into a real edge once your civilization is operating at full production tempo.

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

Players coming back to Age of Empires Online will find Siavash still relevant in current meta builds, especially those leaning into the military archetype.

Other Uncommon Advisors to Consider

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

• Sappho — Age III, economy focused
• Bolgios — Age III, construction focused
• Cyric — Age IV, construction focused
• Irene — Age I, economy focused
• Leonnorios — Age I, combat focused

Name Origin

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.

Age III Context

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

Stacking Partners

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:

• Heron (Uncommon, Age II) — Cavalry units see 30% farther
• Hermolaos (Common, Age II) — Cavalry units train 6% faster
• Heron (Common, Age II) — Cavalry units see 20% farther

Acquiring Siavash

Most new players obtain Siavash during their first major faction quest sequence; it's part of the standard rotation kit.