Solon

Strategic Use

Players who pick Solon typically commit to a focused utility strategy from the opening, since the advisor's bonus (hippikons gain a 4% chance to deal a critical strike) compounds with every related upgrade and tech research.

Against most matchups, the bonus pairs naturally with civilizations that already incentivize utility. Stacking is multiplicative with researched technologies.

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

Cultural Background

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.

Earning Solon

You'll typically encounter Solon as a drop from standard mid-tier quests or booster pack pulls during your first major empire push.

Similar Rare Picks

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

• Pytheas — Age III, economy focused
• Leotarios — Age IV, military focused
• Vercingetorix — Age IV, combat focused
• Orestorius — Age III, military focused
• Hermolaos — Age II, military focused

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:

• Ligeia (Common, Age III) — Siege units train 15% faster
• Zephyros (Rare, Age IV) — Villagers move 20% faster
• Boudicca (Rare, Age IV) — All resources trickle in at a rate of 1.75 per second

When Age IV Matters

Age IV is where deep deck-building pays off. Casual rotations underperform here — focused, planned advisor picks like this one consistently outperform.