Matius

How to Use Matius

The numeric advantage on Matius — somatophylax champion can be trained at the fortress — looks modest in isolation but converts into a real edge once your civilization is operating at full production tempo.

Against most matchups, the bonus pairs naturally with civilizations that already incentivize military. Stacking is multiplicative with researched technologies.

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

Acquiring Matius

Epic advisors like Matius 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.

Epic-Tier Alternatives

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

• Kleon — Age I, resource focused
• Erastos — Age I, resource focused
• Irene — Age I, economy focused
• Leucon — Age I, combat focused
• Sostrate — Age III, construction focused

Stacking Partners

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

• Heron (Common, Age II) — Cavalry units see 20% farther
• Arsham (Rare, Age III) — Kardaka Master can be trained at the Fortress
• Herakleides (Rare, Age II) — Infantry units train 12% faster

Civilization & Lore Context

From a flavor standpoint, Matius belongs to the Multi-civilization lineage of advisors, connected to the mixed historical tradition spanning multiple cultures. Visual and audio cues in-game reinforce this association.

Timing Within Age III

By Age III, advisor slots are heavily contested. Picking a focused bonus matters more than rolling generalists; opponents will exploit your every weakness.