Cyric

Strategic Use

Slotting Cyric into your Age IV advisor slot tells your opponent you're investing in construction; the bonus (walls have 12% more health) is most impactful in extended matches where stat compounding matters.

Some opponents specifically counter construction-focused builds; in those matchups, consider rotating Cyric out for a flex advisor that matches the actual on-board situation.

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

Cultural Background

Lore-wise, Cyric aligns with the Greek cultural sphere (Hellenic city-state era), one of the named factions playable in Age of Empires Online.

Recommended Companions

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

• Bes (Common, Age II) — Walls cost 33% less and build 20% faster
• Bes (Uncommon, Age II) — Walls cost 33% less and build in 30% less time
• Cyric (Epic, Age IV) — Walls have 20% more health

Similar Uncommon Picks

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

• Herakleides — Age II, military focused
• Pamphilos — Age III, combat focused
• Agape — Age II, resource focused
• Siavash — Age III, military focused
• Kosmas — Age III, combat focused

Earning Cyric

Most new players obtain Cyric during their first major faction quest sequence; it's part of the standard rotation kit.

Age IV Considerations

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.