Hermolaos

Slot Allocation Notes

Players who pick Hermolaos typically commit to a focused military strategy from the opening, since the advisor's bonus (cavalry units train 6% faster) compounds with every related upgrade and tech research.

In ranked play, Hermolaos appears more often on the climb to upper-tier ladders. It rewards repetition and refined build orders rather than reactive play.

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

Earning Hermolaos

You'll have Hermolaos available very early. Don't underestimate Common-tier advisors — many remain meta-relevant well into mid-tier play.

Other Common Advisors

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

• Stephanos — Age III, construction focused
• Nannus — Age IV, economy focused
• Erastos — Age I, resource focused
• Panhsj — Age II, combat focused
• Timon — Age II, utility focused

Timing Within Age II

Age II is the Bronze Age — your civilization pivots from pure economy into early military pressure. Decisions here shape whether you turtle or raid.

Civilization & Lore Context

From a flavor standpoint, Hermolaos belongs to the Greek lineage of advisors, connected to the Hellenic city-state era. Visual and audio cues in-game reinforce this association.

Stacking Partners

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

• Medias (Uncommon, Age IV) — Helepolis Veteran can be trained at the Fortress
• Hermolaos (Epic, Age II) — Cavalry units train 15% faster
• Nynetjer (Epic, Age III) — Desert Archer Champion can be trained at the Fortress