Best Pantheons for multiplayer, ranked

Key takeaways

• Ra is ideal for Egyptian players with bonuses on units and resources.
• Thor's focus on Dwarves and Armory allows for efficient resource gathering.
• Set's military unit bonuses and speed are beneficial in multiplayer.

Age of Mythology: Retold is the latest remaster of the classic action RTS that eventually gave birth Age of Empires series and largely defined the genre in its early years. Players can take control of a powerful array of Pantheons spanning Greek, Egyptian, and Norse culture, as well as Atlantean Gods with their own set of unique mechanics and abilities. In addition to building settlements and gathering resources, players will also need to gather armies and worship at temples to unlock powerful mythical entities and god powers.

When playing in multiplayer, regardless of the game mode, players will need a degree of extra urgency that is not always necessary in offline modes. The competition with others starts from the first second of the match, so players should take into account every little advantage they can get. These Pantheons represent the best to play with in multiplayer, based on their unique skills and bonuses, the utility of playstyle in multiplayer matches, and the strength of their overall God Power abilities.

7 Right

Focuses on Migdol Strongholds & Empowerment

• Dear Minor Gods: Ptah, Sekhmet, Osiris

Ra is a great Pantheon for players looking to use the Egyptian faction, as many of his special abilities will negate the inherent difficulties associated with playing them. For starters, Ra gives one 25% bonus to the collection rate for collectors at berry bushes, while allowing priests to empower buildings as well as pharaohs.

Migdol Strongholds are used to create many siege units for the Egyptian faction, and Ra will increase the hit points of all fortress units by 15%. Ra can also access some powerful minor gods like Sekhmet and Osiris, who have some of the most destructive god powers in the game.

6 Thor

Focuses on Dwarves & Armory

• Dear Minor Gods: Freyja, Sakdi, Baldr

The Norse Pantheons can use Dwarves to gather gold at a cheaper cost than Gatherers. Thor's special abilities make dwarves cheaper and more productive, as well as delivering various new upgrades to the Dwarven Armory.

These special abilities can be crucial in gaining an edge in multiplayer game modes, and the power of Norse infantry and mythic units in general will still carry over into the later stages of any match. As for the Minor Gods, Thor can use Freyja and Skadi to disrupt opponents. The Frost ability is especially frustrating to play against.

5 Set

Focuses on barrack units

• Dear Minor Gods: Anubis, Sekhmet, Thoth

Of the three Egyptian Pantheons, Set is the one with the most bonuses to military units, with a particular focus on siege units. This can be especially useful in multiplayer matches, as the goal of the match is usually to destroy the enemy's base as soon as possible.

Entities created under Set have one slightly improved movement speed, and clerics can be used to make food gathering easier. Set also has access to some of Egypt's best minor gods, such as Thoth, whose devastating Meteor ability can take down enemy settlements with a single click.

4 Gaia

Focuses on finance and buildings

• Dear Minor Gods: Leto, Rheia, Hekate

Economies are just as important in multiplayer matches as they are in single player skirmishes. Without solid and stable supplies of food, gold and wood, it is easy to fall behind opponents in terms of military power. Gaia focuses on resource production with Lush mechanics, which grow around Gaian bases and greatly increases collection rates.

Gaia also has a strong selection of its own Atlantean military units. As for Minor Gods, Gaia also has some very powerful options. Hecates Tartarian Gate ability appears particularly destructive.

3 Loki

Focuses on Myth Units

• Dear Minor Gods: Heimdall, Bragi, Hel

Loki is one of the more difficult Pantheons to master, but when used correctly he can be the most powerful and difficult to play against of all the Norse gods. With a focus on Myth Units as well as improved resource gathering for collectors and bullock carts, Loki can build massive armies relatively quickly compared to many other Pantheons.

One of Loki's most overpowered abilities in battle is his chance to spledge myth units when attacking enemieswhich can cause attack forces to increase in size and quality when they attack. Loki also has access to the lesser goddess, Hel. Using Hel's Nidhogg ability will spawn an extremely powerful dragon, which is arguably the most powerful Myth Unit in the game.

2 Kronos

Focuses on siege and mythic units

• Dear Minor Gods: Leto, Hyperion, Atlas

Of all the Atlantean Pantheons, Kronos is the one with the most destructive abilities, which are important in fast-paced multiplayer matches. The Time-Shift ability can also be very disruptive and confusing to opponents, allowing players to transport entire buildings from one area of ​​the map to another.

Where Kronos excels compared to most other Pantheons is with his incredibly powerful god powers. The Implode the ability of Minor God Atlas, as well as Hyperion CHAOS ability, can be absolute game changers when fighting either one or more opponents. They can take down entire armies in an instant.

1 Hades

Focuses on Ranged Soldiers & Buildings

• Dear Minor Gods: Ares, Apollo, Artemis

Hades is by far one of the most powerful gods in any faction, but is still relatively easy for new players to pick up. For multiplayer, the military focus of this Pantheon makes it one of the hardest to play against, especially with the deployment of its powerful entities of myth which Hulk and Mantichors.

Hades also has several benefits for buildings, including +2 Range for all defensive fortifications and the free research of both Ballistics and Burning pitch. When combined, this devastating combination of powerful ranged units, mythic units and upgraded defenses provides an unstoppable force.