What sets Age of Mythology: Retold apart from Age of Empires is its unique setting and theme. Players aren't only leading impressive civilizations and bringing them to victory, they're taking control of creatures built from myths and legends and using them to prosper.

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This guide focuses on the Minotaur, a creature unique to the Greek civilization in Age of Mythology: Retold. It shows gamers how they can produce Minotaurs to help them be victorious in-game.

How to Unlock the Minotaur

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The Minotaur is a Myth unit in Age of Mythology: Retold, and it can only be accessed after gamers reach the Classical Age. Like many other units, powers, and improvements, the Minotaur isn't available for everyone in the game.

To unlock the Minotaur in Age of Mythology: Retold, players must pick Athena as their minor god. This means that only those who choose Zeus or Hades as their Pantheon will be able to construct Minotaur units.

How to Build Minotaur Units

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Players will receive a free Minotaur unit once they reach the Classic Age and have chosen Athena as their minor god. However, from then on, they'll have to build their own Minotaurs.

Players must use the Temple to produce more Minotaurs in Age of Mythology: Retold. On top of needing three free population spots in their empire, there are also two resources for gamers to grab:

  • 150 Gold
  • 14 Favor

Minotaur Stats

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Below, gamers can check out the Minotaur's base stats in Age of Mythology: Retold:

Hitpoints
  • 320 HP (Zeus)
  • 384 HP (Hades)

Crush Armor
  • 80 percent

Hack Armor
  • 60 percent

Pierce Armor
  • 55 percent

Speed
  • 4.5

Hack Damage
  • 17

Rate of Fire
  • 1.1

If players build the Minotaur as Hades, it'll have an additional 20 percent HP due to his unique abilities.

The Minotaur has a special attack called Gore that deals additional damage, as it sends enemy units flying - it's particularly effective against human soldiers.

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Released
September 4, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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ESRB
T For Teen Due To Violence
Developer(s)
World's Edge, Forgotten Empires, Capture Age, Tantalus Media, Virtuos
Publisher(s)
Xbox Game Studios
Engine
BANG! Engine
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Franchise
Age of Mythology, Age of Empires
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
Genre(s)
Strategy