This pantheon features 12 gods, including three major gods, and introduces the Pillars of the Gods campaign.
Defense is an art, economy is a weapon.
The previous version, unfortunately, lacked creativity and wasn’t well-received by players.
Each major god now comes with a unique God Blessing system, adding even more depth to gameplay.
Curious about which gods stand out?
We’ve ranked all the Chinese gods in this listlets see who reigns supreme!
Xuannus God Power, Vanish, temporarily turns selected friendly units invisible.
Perfect for sneaky ambushesespecially in later ages when a surprise attack can shake your opponent!
Just keep in mind that slow units might not get the most out of it.
In later ages, more peasants spawn.
As her God Blessing levels up, your buildings become more defensive and peasants cheaper.
She also has research upgrades to summon Chieftain Kuafu and strengthen Kuafus, offering early-game defense.
Conquer the Daily Celestial Challenge and claim your rewards!
But shes not just about defense!
Abundance gives extra resources when peasants drop off materials at Favored Land drop sitesa great eco boost.
She even has an upgrade to speed up building construction.
Her Myth Unit, the Qiongqi, can fly, though they cant attack while airborne.
A solid pick for those expecting relentless assaults!
9Rushou
Heroic Age
God of gold and autumn
Rushou has two myth units.
The Baihu can launch enemies into the air, similar to the Greek Minotaur.
His god power, Fei Beasts, summons poisonous creatures that rapidly drain enemy health.
Divine Judgment boosts infantry attack and allows them to deal divine damage, making them stronger against myth units.
Gilded Shields makes Dao Swordsmen more resistant to pierce attacks, turning them into durable tanks.
8Chiyou
Fuxi & Shennong
God of Chaos and War
Chiyou is all about military and looting.
His god power, Lightning Weapons, gives human units and ships a chance to stun enemies when attacking.
His myth unit, Yazi, is cheap but effective,capable of teleportingto enemies.
For Halberdiers, Master of Weaponry increases their range and allows them to slow cavalry.
7Goumang
God of spring
Choosing Goumang adds the impressive tanky myth unit Taowu to your army.
The Arena of Gods game mode in Age of Mythology brings a fresh perspective to this timeless classic.
6Nuba
Goddess of drought
Nuba boasts powerful research upgrades.
Her devastating Drought god power destroys buildings in the target area while preventing repairs or new construction.
Her myth unit, Taotie, grows stronger by devouring human unitsreminiscent of the Greek Hydra.
With Bottomless Stomach, their devour cooldown is reduced, making them even deadlier.
If you prefer defensive myth units, Rock Solid significantly boosts their armor while stationary.
Ranged unit enthusiasts will love Scorching Feathers, which lowers enemy armor.
Whether you love destruction or strategic denial, Nuba brings chaos in the best way possible!
With the right upgrade, they can even heal over time!
Zhurongs god power, Blazing Prairie, scorches a massive area for 15 seconds.
While not devastating, its still incredibly effective at softening up enemy forces!
His Prosperous Seeds god power blesses two farms, making them gather food faster while also healing villagers.
Plus, all farm upgrades are free and auto-researchedhuge economic perks!
If you want an economy-focused god with strong sustain and powerful myth units, Shennong is a fantastic choice!
His God Blessing, Yin and Yang, alternates passive effects every four minutes.
Plus, you gain access to Nezha, a special hero who grows stronger with each age.
Fuxis God Power, The Peach Blossom Spring, lets you quickly recover from shortages.
With a well-balanced mix of economy and military power, Fuxi ensures youre always ready for battle!