Best Players on Age of Empires 2 in 2025

Best Players on Age of Empires 2 in 2025 + Best Upcoming Players

Here are the top Age of Empires II players in 2025, based on tournament performance, prize earnings, and ELO rankings:

🏆 Top 5 Players by ELO (AoE Elo tracker)

According to AoE‑Elo, the current highest-ranked 1v1 tournament players are:

Hera (Canada) – 2555
Liereyy (Austria) – 2479
TaToH (Spain) – 2456
Yo (China) – 2453
TheViper (Norway) – 2429

💰 Top 5 by Tournament Earnings (All-Time)

As of July 16, 2025, these players have earned the most from Age of Empires 2 Esport:

TheViper (Ørjan Larsen) – ~$412,766
Hera (Hamzah El‑Baher) – ~$377,463
Liereyy (Kai Kallinger) – ~$262,129
TaToH (Roberto Jiménez) – ~$236,576
Yo (Gan Yangfan) – ~$205,166

📅 January 2025 Highlights

Top performers in January 2025:

Dark (Sergey Perevertkin) – earned ~$942
MbL (Morten Levernes) – ~$642
Mihai06 (Apopei Mihăiță) – ~$618
Yo – ~$613
Vinchester – ~$608

📌 Summary of Current Standings

Here’s how the top-tier players compare:

Player	ELO Rank	Total Earnings	Recent Form
Hera	#1 ELO	#2 earnings	🔝 Consistently wins S‑Tier events
Liereyy	#2 ELO	#3 earnings	Steady top‑4 performances
TaToH	#3 ELO	#4 earnings	Strong showings across events
Yo	#4 ELO	#5 earnings	Very consistent; top‑5 staple
TheViper	#5 ELO	#1 earnings	Legendary and still highly competitive

Additionally, players like Dark, MbL, Mihai06, and Vinchester are notable for their recent tournament success, particularly in early 2025.