Age of Mythology hero, myth and human unit counters
Use the original combat triangle and support fragile specialist units.
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.
Use heroes against myth units
Heroes have strong anti-myth bonuses. Add the right hero when a myth unit breaks the line instead of repeatedly replacing losing human troops.
| Unit category | Preferred target | Protection needed |
|---|---|---|
| Hero | Myth unit | Against human soldiers |
| Myth unit | Human unit | Against enemy heroes |
| Human unit | Hero | Against myth units |
| Siege | Building | Against mobile attackers |
Protect heroes from human troops
Ordinary soldiers can pressure heroes, while myth units threaten humans. The broad triangle encourages mixed armies; upgrades and numbers still matter.
| Problem | Response | Result sought |
|---|---|---|
| Myth units dominate | Add appropriate heroes | Exploit anti-myth damage |
| Archers are surrounded | Maintain a front line | Preserve ranged attacks |
| Heroes die too early | Screen them with soldiers | Reach myth targets |
| Siege is lost | Escort and reposition | Keep building damage |
| Favor accumulates unused | Train a useful myth option | Convert income into strength |
Support ranged troops and siege
Keep a screen between vulnerable support units and attackers. Siege must reach a useful firing position without being surrounded.
Watch special attacks
Myth abilities can disrupt formations through leaps, knockback or area damage. Observe the attack before repeating the same formation and target choice.
Myth abilities can disrupt formations through leaps, knockback or area damage. Observe the attack before repeating the same formation and target choice.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Age of Mythology publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Microsoft original Age of Mythology manual, archived copy | oldgamesdownload.com |