Hermolaos

Build Application

Slotting Hermolaos into your Age II advisor slot tells your opponent you're investing in military; the bonus (cavalry units train 12% faster) is most impactful in extended matches where stat compounding matters.

Timing matters more than raw stat: this advisor activates the moment you reach Age II, so synchronize your advancement with your peak production window.

Overall, Hermolaos earns its slot when your strategy is committed and your civilization is built to amplify the bonus.

Recommended Companions

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:

• Etain (Epic, Age III) — Headhunter Champion can be trained at the Fortress
• Matius (Common, Age III) — Somatophylax can be trained at the Fortress
• Bahadur (Common, Age IV) — Scythed Chariot can be trained at the Fortress

Lore & Etymology

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

Comparable Rare Options

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

• Viriathos — Age III, utility focused
• Pamphilos — Age III, combat focused
• Solon — Age IV, utility focused
• Zeon — Age IV, economy focused
• Kosmas — Age III, combat focused

Earning Hermolaos

Hermolaos sits in the accessible Rare tier — neither beginner-trivial nor end-game grindy. Most committed players obtain this advisor naturally.

Age II Considerations

The Bronze Age transition is when many losses happen — choosing a focused advisor like this one helps maintain tempo through the dangerous middle period.