Age of Mythology original major gods and minor-god choices
Compare the original nine major gods and plan a useful advancement branch.
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.
Choose a major god
Each original culture has three major gods. The choice sets bonuses, an opening god power and available minor-god branches.
| Culture | God | Broad emphasis |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Zeus | Infantry and myth strengths |
| Greek | Poseidon | Cavalry and naval strengths |
| Greek | Hades | Archers and defense |
| Egyptian | Ra | Economy and empowerment |
| Egyptian | Isis | Economic and protective strengths |
| Egyptian | Set | Animals and conversion-related options |
| Norse | Odin | Hunting and military advantages |
| Norse | Thor | Economy and Armory |
| Norse | Loki | Hersirs and myth units |
Choose a minor god on advancement
Minor gods supply different units, technologies and powers. Select for the next army and map problem, not just the portrait.
| Check | Question | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Myth unit | Does it answer the enemy army? | Spend favor usefully |
| Technology | Does it improve current troops? | Support the composition |
| Power | Where can it change a fight? | Avoid wasting a scarce effect |
| Economy | Can the unlock be afforded? | Turn access into actual units |
| Later choices | Does the branch fit the plan? | Maintain a coherent progression |
Treat powers as scarce
Most original base-game god powers are single-use. Position carefully before activating. Retold's repeatable-power system does not apply to this guide.
Compare the whole branch
A lasting technology may help more than a dramatic power. Check whether resources and army composition can support the new options.
A lasting technology may help more than a dramatic power. Check whether resources and army composition can support the new options.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Age of Mythology publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Microsoft original Age of Mythology manual, archived copy | oldgamesdownload.com |