Poseidon/Strategy

Poseidon focuses on cavalry.

Strengths
Both Stables and cavalry units are cheaper, allowing cavalry to be massed quickly. Poseidon also has access to all the minor gods with technologies that further strengthen his cavalry, making them especially dangerous in prolonged games. A further military bonus is defensive - when destroyed, Poseidon's buildings spawn Militias. This makes opponents' early game rushes more difficult, while also possibly providing offensive units for free. He is also the only God in the game to have a naval Hero, the Argo; this makes aquatic Myth Units less troublesome. Furthermore, the Lord of Horses technology improves the Hippikon's poor line of sight, and makes the Prodromos an even better unit at scouting ahead. Poseidon also grants a boost to aquatic scouting with the Hippocampus.

To add to this formidable list of bonuses, the player also gains an economic bonus in that the use of a Market costs only 10%.

Weaknesses
Until the Physician was introduced in the Extended Edition, Poseidon worshipers had no means to heal their units who would wear out over the course of numerous battles. The Militia that spawn from destroyed buildings are not as strong as the more common Greek soldiers. Their sudden appearance can use up valuable population, preventing the player from training preferred units in an important fight. Poseidon's unique cavalry unit, the Hetairoi, is not as strong when compared to those of Zeus or Hades. Siege Units and strong Myth Units such as the Colossus are better suited for tearing down buildings. On treaty maps, the Lure God Power is often of little use as most huntables on the map will already be consumed by the time the treaty ends.