Hermolaos

Build Application

Slotting Hermolaos into your Age II advisor slot tells your opponent you're investing in military; the bonus (cavalry units train in 9% less time) is most impactful in extended matches where stat compounding matters.

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.

Other Uncommon Advisors

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

• Hathor — Age III, combat focused
• Amunet — Age III, economy focused
• Tryphon — Age IV, combat focused
• Seleucus — Age IV, combat focused
• Dumnorix — Age II, economy focused

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:

• Nynetjer (Uncommon, Age III) — Desert Archer Veteran can be trained at the Fortress
• Djer (Rare, Age III) — Desert Cavalry Master can be trained at the Fortress
• Matius (Epic, Age III) — Somatophylax Champion can be trained at the Fortress

Age II Context

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

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

Unlocking Hermolaos

Hermolaos appears in player rotations within the first 10-20 hours of focused play, usually as an early-game reward or store pickup.