Agamemnon

Slot Allocation Notes

Agamemnon's effect — all military units have 4% more health and deal 4% more damage — is the kind of bonus that rewards players who plan their build order around a single throughput vector rather than spreading attention thin.

Pair this advisor with a strong economic civilization so the bonus throughput isn't bottlenecked by resource shortages or population cap pressure.

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

Other Epic Advisors

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

• Philon — Age I, construction focused
• Irene — Age I, economy focused
• Cassivellaunos — Age III, military focused
• Thutmose — Age I, resource focused
• Ligeia — Age III, utility focused

How to Obtain Agamemnon

Epic advisors like Agamemnon 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.

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.

Stacking Partners

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

• Gaiana (Rare, Age II) — Ranged units can attack and see 10% farther
• Namor (Rare, Age IV) — Armored Elephant Master can be trained at the Fortress
• Kleitos (Rare, Age II) — Armory upgrades cost 40% less

Egyptian Heritage

From a flavor standpoint, Agamemnon belongs to the Egyptian lineage of advisors, connected to the Nile civilization of the pharaohs. Visual and audio cues in-game reinforce this association.