Cheok Jun-gyeong in Rise of Kingdoms: Comprehensive Guide to Skills, Talent Builds, and Strategies

How to Obtain Cheok Jun-gyeong

Players can acquire Cheok Jun-gyeong through the “Wheel of Fortune” event, where his sculptures are featured as rewards. Participating in this event allows governors to accumulate the necessary sculptures to summon and upgrade this legendary commander.

Skills Overview

Courageous Active Skill	Deals direct damage (damage factor: 1700) to the target. If the target has been reduced to 30% or less units remaining, deals additional damage (damage factor: 300). Upgrades: Direct Damage Factor: 900/1100/1300/1500/1700 Additional Damage Factor: 100/150/200/250/300
Byeolmuban Passive Skill	Infantry units led by this commander gain 40% increased attack. They deal 5% increased damage against cavalry, but take 5% more damage from archers. Upgrades: Infantry Attack Bonus: 20%/25%/30%/35%/40% Infantry Damage vs. Cavalry increased: 1%/2%/3%/4%/5%
Stalwart New Skill	While on the map, troops led by this commander have a 40% chance to take 50% less skill damage. This damage reduction effect can trigger once every 4 seconds. Upgrades: Damage Taken Reduced by 20%/25%/30%/40%/50%
Sacrifice Passive Skill	If troops led by this commander consist only of infantry units, they gain 15% increased march speed with a 100% chance of dealing 5% increased skill damage for 8 seconds when attacking. This effect can trigger once every 4 seconds and can be stacked up to 8 times. Upgrades: March Speed Bonus: 3%/6%/9%/12%/15% Probability: 50%/60%/70%/80%/100% Skill Damage Bonus: 1%/2%/3%/4%/5%
Vow to the Death Enhanced Skill: Stalwart	While on the map, troops led by this commander have a 40% chance to get incoming skill damage reduced by 50% and deal skill damage to up to 3 enemy targets in a fan-shaped area (damage, factor: 50). Damage from this attack is reduced by 15% per additional target. This ability can trigger once every 3 seconds

Optimal Talent Builds

Focusing on open-field engagements, the recommended talent build for Cheok Jun-gyeong emphasizes the Infantry and Attack trees:

• Attack Tree:
  • Armored Joints: Reduces all damage taken by 1.5%.
  • Effortless: Increases all damage dealt by up to 10% over time.
  • Fight to the Death: Boosts all damage dealt by 6% but increases damage taken by 3%.
• Infantry Tree:
  • Iron Spear: Increases damage dealt to cavalry units by 9%.
  • Hold the Line: Grants a 10% chance to reduce damage taken by 20% for 2 seconds when attacked.
  • Elite Soldiers: Enhances infantry units’ attack, defense, and health by 2.5%.

This build maximizes Cheok Jun-gyeong’s offensive capabilities while bolstering his survivability in prolonged battles.

Effective Commander Pairings

To fully harness Cheok Jun-gyeong’s potential, consider pairing him with the following commanders:

	Guan Yu: This duo delivers formidable skill damage, with Guan Yu’s silence ability complementing Cheok Jun-gyeong’s offensive skills. Ideal for open-field skirmishes.
	Alexander the Great: Provides a balance of offense and defense, enhancing survivability and damage output. Best utilized in open-field scenarios.
	Harald Sigurdsson: Combines strong counterattack damage with Cheok Jun-gyeong’s offensive prowess, making them a resilient pair in sustained fights.

Strategies for Maximizing Cheok Jun-gyeong’s Potential

• Unit Composition: Always lead with full infantry units to activate all of Cheok Jun-gyeong’s passive skills and talent enhancements.
• Target Selection: Prioritize engaging cavalry commanders to exploit the increased damage bonus against them. Be cautious when facing archer units, as they can inflict additional damage on Cheok Jun-gyeong’s troops.
• Skill Timing: Monitor the battlefield to capitalize on the “Courageous” skill’s additional damage by targeting enemies with less than 30% troop strength.
• Equipment: Equip gear that boosts infantry attack, defense, and health to further enhance Cheok Jun-gyeong’s effectiveness. Prioritize items that increase skill damage and survivability.

By understanding and implementing these strategies, players can fully leverage Cheok Jun-gyeong’s strengths, making him a cornerstone of any infantry-focused lineup in Rise of Kingdoms.