Timon

Build Application

Veteran players value Timon for the consistency of its bonus rather than its raw size. ranged units train 6% faster — a steady, always-on modifier that doesn't depend on situational triggers.

Against most matchups, the bonus pairs naturally with civilizations that already incentivize utility. Stacking is multiplicative with researched technologies.

Used correctly, Timon is one of the cleaner common options for players moving from casual to competitive play.

Earning Timon

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

Complementary Picks

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

• Timon (Rare, Age II) — Ranged units train 12% faster
• Viriathos (Epic, Age III) — All units are 50% more resistant to conversion
• Timon (Uncommon, Age II) — Ranged units train in 9% less time

Similar Common Picks

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

• Agathon — Age I, economy focused
• Thoth — Age II, economy focused
• Jason — Age IV, military focused
• Bahadur — Age IV, military focused
• Tycho — Age IV, construction focused

Name Origin

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

Timing Within Age II

Age II advisors often define your opening rotation in competitive ladder play. Smart slot allocation at this tier separates polished players from improvisers.