Thutmose

Strategic Use

Thutmose's effect — villagers gather 7% more wood from trees — is the kind of bonus that rewards players who plan their build order around a single throughput vector rather than spreading attention thin.

Some opponents specifically counter resource-focused builds; in those matchups, consider rotating Thutmose out for a flex advisor that matches the actual on-board situation.

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

Similar Rare Picks

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

• Timo — Age IV, combat focused
• Heron — Age II, military focused
• Irene — Age I, economy focused
• Bolgios — Age III, construction focused
• Tycho — Age IV, construction focused

Timing Within Age I

At Age I, your economy is fragile and every villager allocation matters. Advisors active in this tier often define whether your opening transitions smoothly into Age II or stalls.

Stacking Partners

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

• Erastos (Rare, Age I) — Villagers gather 20% more Stone from Stone Mines
• Agape (Uncommon, Age II) — Farms cost 30% less
• Thutmose (Common, Age I) — Villagers gather 5% more Wood from Trees

Lore & Etymology

The name Thutmose is rooted in the Multi-civilization tradition — mixed historical tradition spanning multiple cultures — giving the advisor a thematic identity even when used outside their associated civilization.

Where to Get Thutmose

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