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:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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.
Best improved pro players in 2025:
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- Mihai06
- Sebastian (top improvment in 2024)
- Dark
- Lewis
- Kingstone
- Neozz
Worst players going down in 2025:
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- Classicpro
- Ciskhan (Under performance after early TTL 2025)
- Lyx (lost S tier ATP)
- Repard
written by Matze
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