Odysseus

Slot Allocation Notes

Odysseus is one of the more directly applicable epic-tier advisors for economy-focused builds. The bonus (barracks cost 15% less) does not require complex setup to extract value.

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

Most published deck-building guides include Odysseus or a comparable economy-focused advisor for similar reasons: predictability and clean stacking.

How to Obtain Odysseus

Players targeting Odysseus should focus on the Epic-reward quest sequences in their faction storyline. Random drops also occur but are less reliable.

Age I Context

The opening Age I phase is where focused players gain ground; an advisor like this one helps small advantages snowball into a fast Age II.

Name Origin

Odysseus carries a Multi-civilization naming convention — mixed historical tradition spanning multiple cultures. While advisors are not strictly civilization-locked in gameplay, the lore tie shapes the flavor.

Complementary Picks

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

• Thoth (Common, Age II) — All units cost 5% less Food
• Onesiphoros (Uncommon, Age III) — Advancing to Golden Age costs 27% less
• Nannus (Uncommon, Age IV) — Wonders cost 27% less

Comparable Epic Options

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

• Hyginus — Age II, military focused
• Orestorius — Age III, military focused
• Darius — Age IV, combat focused
• Timon — Age II, utility focused
• Conall — Age II, military focused