Solon

Common
Age IV ID: Solon_C_IV

Bonus

Hippikons gain a 2% chance to deal a critical strike

Advisor Information

Name Solon
Rarity Common
Age Requirement Age IV (4)
Database ID Solon_C_IV

How to Use Solon

Solon is one of the more directly applicable common-tier advisors for utility-focused builds. The bonus (hippikons gain a 2% chance to deal a critical strike) does not require complex setup to extract value.

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

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

How to Obtain Solon

You'll have Solon available very early. Don't underestimate Common-tier advisors — many remain meta-relevant well into mid-tier play.

Other Common Advisors to Consider

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

  • Theokoles — Age IV, military focused
  • Philon — Age I, construction focused
  • Stephanos — Age III, construction focused
  • Hatshepsut — Age IV, combat focused
  • Aapep — Age I, resource focused

Lore & Etymology

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

Timing Within Age IV

Late-game Age IV advisor slots reward players who have already built strong economies and just need a final efficiency push to close out the match.

Best Pairings With Solon

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

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