Timo
UncommonBonus
Palintonons and Stone Throwers can attack and see 25% farther
Advisor Information
| Name | Timo |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Age Requirement | Age IV (4) |
| Database ID | Timo_U_IV |
Build Application
Timo's effect — palintonons and stone throwers can attack and see 25% farther — is the kind of bonus that rewards players who plan their build order around a single throughput vector rather than spreading attention thin.
The opportunity cost matters: every advisor slot you commit to Timo is one you cannot give to a flex pick. Make sure your build order can absorb the bonus throughput.
Players coming back to Age of Empires Online will find Timo still relevant in current meta builds, especially those leaning into the combat archetype.
Multi-civilization Heritage
The name Timo 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 Timo
Most new players obtain Timo during their first major faction quest sequence; it's part of the standard rotation kit.
Timo Synergies
Within the combat archetype, several advisors layer cleanly with Timo. Players running a focused combat build often rotate one of these as a second slot:
- Leonnorios (Common, Age I) — Spearmen deal 6% more damage
- Tryphon (Epic, Age IV) — Warships deal 20% more damage
- Ptolemais (Epic, Age IV) — Toxotai and Gastraphetes have 30% more armor against Infantry units
When Age IV Matters
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.
Other Uncommon Advisors to Consider
If you want Uncommon-tier alternatives that take your build in a different direction than Timo, these advisors offer distinct strategic angles: