Namor

Slot Allocation Notes

Namor is one of the more directly applicable common-tier advisors for combat-focused builds. The bonus (armored elephant can be trained at the fortress) does not require complex setup to extract value.

The opportunity cost matters: every advisor slot you commit to Namor is one you cannot give to a flex pick. Make sure your build order can absorb the bonus throughput.

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

When Age IV Matters

Age IV is where deep deck-building pays off. Casual rotations underperform here — focused, planned advisor picks like this one consistently outperform.

Similar Common Picks

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

• Thutmose — Age I, resource focused
• Agape — Age II, resource focused
• Timon — Age II, utility focused
• Solon — Age IV, utility focused
• Onesiphoros — Age III, economy focused

Unlocking Namor

You'll have Namor available very early. Don't underestimate Common-tier advisors — many remain meta-relevant well into mid-tier play.

Lore & Etymology

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

Recommended Companions

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

• Ammon (Rare, Age III) — Warships can attack and see 16% farther
• Panhsj (Epic, Age II) — Guard Towers deal 30% more damage
• Ammon (Common, Age III) — Warships can attack and see 10% father