Medias

Build Application

Players who pick Medias typically commit to a focused military strategy from the opening, since the advisor's bonus (helepolis can be trained at the fortress) compounds with every related upgrade and tech research.

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

If you've previously underwhelmed with common-tier advisors, Medias is a useful test case for whether your build order rewards focused bonuses.

Lore & Etymology

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

Acquiring Medias

Medias is a foundational tier-1 advisor, awarded through basic empire quests, low-cost store purchases, or starter rewards. Accessible from the earliest hours.

Similar Common Picks

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

• Agathon — Age I, economy focused
• Thutmose — Age I, resource focused
• Tryphon — Age IV, combat focused
• Ammon — Age III, combat focused
• Zeon — Age IV, economy focused

Age IV Considerations

Late-game Age IV advisor slots reward players who have already built strong economies and just need a final efficiency push to close out the match.

Complementary Picks

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

• Hyginus (Uncommon, Age II) — Infantry units regenerate 1 health every second
• Zhubin (Common, Age III) — Royal Guard can be trained at the Fortress
• Arash (Rare, Age IV) — Royal Archer Master can be trained at the Fortress