Nannus

Nannus in Practice

Nannus's effect — wonders cost 40% less — is the kind of bonus that rewards players who plan their build order around a single throughput vector rather than spreading attention thin.

Lower-skill matches often undervalue this advisor; at competitive tiers the effect becomes a measurable swing in resource graphs and unit counts.

Treat Nannus as a build-defining choice rather than a flex pick — that's where the advisor delivers its full value.

Multi-civilization Heritage

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

Stacking Partners

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

• Weylin (Uncommon, Age I) — Houses cost 9% less Wood
• Dumnorix (Epic, Age II) — Caravans cost 50% less and move 10% faster
• Niall (Rare, Age I) — Storehouses cost 40% less

Acquiring Nannus

Nannus is a tier-2 acquisition — accessible once you've cleared the main Vanity Age questline and have a few mid-tier booster pack pulls behind you.

Other Epic Advisors to Consider

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

• Hermolaos — Age II, military focused
• Timon — Age II, utility focused
• Nynetjer — Age III, military focused
• Timo — Age IV, combat focused
• Jason — Age IV, military focused

Age IV Context

By Age IV, both players are committed. An advisor like this one helps you execute your chosen plan rather than pivoting; flexibility matters less now.