Somatophylax

The is a Unique Infantry unit exclusive in Age of Empires Online. It requires use of an Advisor to access for the Greek Civilization.
== Overview ==
* Trained at the Fortress.
* Heavily armored warrior.
* Effective against buildings.
* Available after the Silver Age.
== Use ==
Due to their high ranged armor and high health, these units are as effective as the Egyptian War Elephants if you consider that the player can field 4 for every 1 War Elephant.
== Advisor ==
Somatophylax Commander Matius is required to train this unit. The Uncommon version of the advisor can be purchased for 300 coins at the Mycenae General Store.
== History ==
Somatophylakes (Greek: Σωματοφύλακες; singular: Somatophylax, σωματοφύλαξ) literally translates to "bodyguards" in English. They consisted of seven men, drawn from the Macedonian nobility. They generally served as high-ranking military officers, holding positions such as chiliarch or general. The most famous Somatophylakes served under Philip of Macedon and Alexander the Great.
== Stats by quality ==
Quality 	Stats
Somatophylax 	
*Max Health: 527
*Melee-Infantry DPS: 11.7
Somatophylax Veteran 	
*Max Health: 598
*Melee-Infantry DPS: 13.3
Somatophylax Master 	
*Max Health: 697
*Melee-Infantry DPS: 15.5
Somatophylax Champion	
*Max Health: 820
*Melee-Infantry DPS: 18.2
Category:Unique Units
Category:Infantry Units
Category:Silver Age Units
Category:Units