Age of Mythology / Characters
Age of Mythology characters, factions and unit roles
Identify the people, opponents and playable roles in Age of Mythology, with their functions and relationships in compact tables.
Edition covered
The 2002 base game with Greek, Egyptian and Norse cultures and Fall of the Trident. Publisher images are from Extended Edition, which also includes The Titans. Retold balancing, reusable powers and later civilization packs are outside this guide.
6 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Characters
Quick notes
- Follow three cultural settings. The campaign travels through Greek, Egyptian and Norse regions.
- Recognize anti-myth roles. Greek named heroes, Egyptian Priests and Pharaohs, and Norse Hersirs perform related anti-myth jobs.
- Read survival requirements. A scenario can require a specific hero to survive or reach a destination.
- Separate expansion characters. Kastor and the Atlantean playable culture belong to The Titans.
Recognize anti-myth roles
| Culture or context | Examples | Distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Ajax and other named heroes | Limited named roster |
| Egyptian | Pharaoh and Priest | Support and anti-myth roles |
| Norse | Hersir | Trainable hero infantry |
| Campaign | Arkantos and allies | Scenario-specific abilities |
Useful tip
Kastor and the Atlantean playable culture belong to The Titans. Extended Edition includes that expansion, but this cast table describes the original campaign.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Age of Mythology publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Microsoft original Age of Mythology manual, archived copy | oldgamesdownload.com |