Timon

Strategic Use

Timon's effect — ranged units train in 9% less time — 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.

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

Age II Context

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

Similar Uncommon Picks

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

• Tumerok — Age III, military focused
• Onesiphoros — Age III, economy focused
• Nannus — Age IV, economy focused
• Heron — Age II, military focused
• Thutmose — Age I, resource focused

Best Pairings With Timon

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:

• Viriathos (Rare, Age III) — All units are 40% more resistant to conversion
• Timon (Epic, Age II) — Ranged units train 15% faster
• Timon (Common, Age II) — Ranged units train 6% faster

How to Obtain Timon

Uncommon advisors like Timon are widely available — early empire store purchases, beginner empire quests, and starter booster packs all yield this tier.

Lore & Etymology

From a flavor standpoint, Timon belongs to the Multi-civilization lineage of advisors, connected to the mixed historical tradition spanning multiple cultures. Visual and audio cues in-game reinforce this association.