Matius

Matius in Practice

Veteran players value Matius for the consistency of its bonus rather than its raw size. somatophylax master can be trained at the fortress — a steady, always-on modifier that doesn't depend on situational triggers.

Pair this advisor with a strong economic civilization so the bonus throughput isn't bottlenecked by resource shortages or population cap pressure.

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

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:

• Hyginus (Epic, Age II) — Infantry units regenerate 2 health every second
• Jason (Rare, Age IV) — Hetairoi Master can be trained at the Fortress
• Herculos (Common, Age III) — Phalanx can be trained at the Fortress

Lore & Etymology

Lore-wise, Matius aligns with the Multi-civilization cultural sphere (mixed historical tradition spanning multiple cultures), one of the named factions playable in Age of Empires Online.

When Age III Matters

Age III is the Iron Age — your civilization is fully developed and strategic decisions revolve around army composition, resource allocation, and timing attacks.

Similar Rare Picks

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

• Tryphon — Age IV, combat focused
• Erastos — Age I, resource focused
• Sappho — Age III, economy focused
• Gaiana — Age II, combat focused
• Cyric — Age IV, construction focused

Unlocking Matius

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