Solon

Solon in Practice

Solon is one of the more directly applicable epic-tier advisors for utility-focused builds. The bonus (hippikons gain a 5% chance to deal a critical strike) does not require complex setup to extract value.

The opportunity cost matters: every advisor slot you commit to Solon is one you cannot give to a flex pick. Make sure your build order can absorb the bonus throughput.

Used correctly, Solon is one of the cleaner epic options for players moving from casual to competitive play.

Age IV Considerations

By Age IV, both players are committed. An advisor like this one helps you execute your chosen plan rather than pivoting; flexibility matters less now.

How to Obtain Solon

Epic advisors like Solon drop from mid-to-late-game quests, regional storyline rewards, or mid-tier booster packs. Reachable for committed players within their first 40-80 hours.

Epic-Tier Alternatives

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

• Timo — Age IV, combat focused
• Sophia — Age III, resource focused
• Hyginus — Age II, military focused
• Xanthe — Age IV, construction focused
• Thutmose — Age I, resource focused

Complementary Picks

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:

• Lionidas (Epic, Age IV) — Hoplites are 40% more resistant to snare and have 10% more health
• Viriathos (Rare, Age III) — All units are 40% more resistant to conversion
• Zephyros (Rare, Age IV) — Villagers move 20% faster

Name Origin

Etymologically, Solon reads as a Multi-civilization name — mixed historical tradition spanning multiple cultures — though in practice this advisor can be slotted into any civilization's deck.