Nebuchadnezzar II in Rise of Kingdoms: Comprehensive Guide to Skills, Talent Builds, and Strategies

How to Obtain Nebuchadnezzar II

Nebuchadnezzar II becomes available in kingdoms that are at least 310 days old. Players can unlock him primarily through the Mightiest Governor Event, where top performers are rewarded with his sculptures. Additionally, universal legendary commander sculptures can be used to unlock and upgrade his skills.

Skills Overview

Babylonian Active Skill	Rage Requirement: 1000 Damages up to 5 enemy troops in a fan-shaped area. Damage dealt to each target is reduced by 15% for each additional target. Upgrade Preview: Direct Damage Factor:700 / 900 / 1100 / 1300 / 1500
Chaldean Archers Passive Skill	Archer units led by this commander gain increased defense and increased march speed. Upgrade Preview: Archer Defense Bonus: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30% Archer March Speed Bonus: 3% / 6% / 9% / 12% / 15%
Blessing of Marduk Passive Skill	When this commander leads a rally attack, counterattack damage is increased by x%, and incoming attacks have a 10% chance to deal direct damage to the attacker (Damage Factor X) and reduce their march speed by x% for 3 seconds. Cooldown: 5 seconds. Upgrade Preview: Counterattack Damage Bonus: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30% Direct Damage Factor: 300 / 400 / 500 / 650 / 800 March Speed Reduction: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30%
Destroyer of Carchemish Passive Skill	Troops led by this commander deal x% increased damage, and each normal attack has a 10% chance to reduce target’s rage by x. This effect can trigger once every 5 seconds. Upgrade Preview: Damage Bonus: 3% / 6% / 9% / 12% / 15% Rage Reduction: 20 / 40 / 60 / 80 / 100
King of Babylon Enhanced: Babylonian	Deals direct damage in a forward-facing fan-shaped area up to 5 targets (Damage Factor 1500). Damage dealt to each target is reduced by 15% for each additional target. At the same time, deals additional damage to the current target (Damage Factor 500).

Optimal Talent Builds

Rally Build (Conquering Focus)

This build emphasizes Nebuchadnezzar’s strengths in leading rallies against enemy cities and garrisons:​

• Conquering Tree:
  • Moment of Triumph: Increases all damage dealt by 9% when the army is above 90% strength.​
  • Marionette: Reduces damage taken from watchtowers by 15%.
  • Signal Flare: Increases damage dealt to watchtowers by 15%.​R
  • Tear of Blessing: Reduces troop deaths by 9% when attacking another governor’s city, converting them to severely wounded instead.​
  • Meteor Shower: Normal attacks have a 10% chance to increase all damage dealt by 50% on the next turn when attacking garrisons.​
• Skill Tree:
  • Heraldic Shield: Reduces skill damage taken by 6%.​
  • Burning Blood: Normal attacks grant an additional 9 rage.​
  • Tactical Mastery: Increases active skill damage by 3%.​
  • All for One: After the primary commander uses a skill, the secondary commander’s active skill damage is increased by 6%.​
  • Rejuvenate: Instantly restores 60 rage whenever a skill is used.​
  • Clarity: After using an active skill, increases skill damage by 6% for the next 6 seconds.
  • Latent Power: Enhances additional skill damage by 6%.​

This configuration maximizes Nebuchadnezzar’s rallying efficiency, ensuring increased damage output and sustainability during prolonged battles. ​

Open-Field Build (Skill Focus)

For open-field engagements, focusing on skill damage and rage regeneration is crucial:​

• Skill Tree:
  • Prioritize talents that enhance skill damage and rage accumulation, such as Burning Blood, Rejuvenate, and Clarity.​
• Archer Tree:
  • Invest in talents that boost archer attack, defense, and health to improve troop durability and damage output.​

This build ensures Nebuchadnezzar can rapidly cycle his powerful active skill, dealing consistent damage in open-field scenarios.

Effective Commander Pairings

	Yi Seong-Gye (YSG): Both commanders possess potent AoE damage skills, making this pairing devastating in open-field battles. YSG’s skill damage bonus further amplifies Nebuchadnezzar’s offensive capabilities.
	Cyrus the Great: This duo offers a balanced mix of damage and debuffs. Cyrus enhances skill damage and provides buffs to archer units, complementing Nebuchadnezzar’s strengths.
	Ramesses II: Combining Nebuchadnezzar’s offensive prowess with Ramesses’ defensive buffs and healing makes for a resilient and hard-hitting force.

Strategies for Maximizing Nebuchadnezzar II’s Potential

• Specialize in Archer Units: Ensure armies led by Nebuchadnezzar consist predominantly of archer units to fully benefit from his skill set.​
• Utilize in Rally Situations: Leverage his rallying capabilities against enemy structures to exploit his enhanced