Age of Mythology
Age of Mythology

Atlantean Units & Strategies

Learn Age of Mythology Atlantean unit strengths, weaknesses, and build strategies. Utilize powerful, expensive units and free Oracle Scouts.

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Atlanteans are a unique civilization introduced in The Titans expansion, known for their powerful, expensive units and free Oracle Scout at the start. Their Town Centers can train all unit types, and their Villagers (Citizens) are faster but more expensive. Favor is gained by building Manors. Atlantean heroes are powerful and can be trained from Town Centers.

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Atlantean Units & Strategies

Key Units:

  • Murmillo: Strong all-around infantry.
  • Turma: Ranged cavalry, good for hit-and-run tactics.
  • Contarius: Heavy cavalry, powerful charge attack.
  • Arcus: Powerful ranged archer.
  • Gastraphetes: Powerful siege unit.

Build Strategy: Atlanteans often aim for a fast Heroic Age, leveraging their powerful units and unique economic bonuses. Their free Oracle Scout provides excellent early map control. Kronos You can deconstruct enemy buildings and have powerful Prometheans. Oranos players benefit from faster age-up times and Sky Passages. Gaia players have strong economic bonuses and automatically growing forests. Focus on maintaining a strong economy to support your expensive units and using your powerful heroes and Myth Units to dominate the battlefield. Atlanteans excel at late-game power spikes.