Yi Seong-Gye YSG in Rise of Kingdoms: Comprehensive Guide to Skills, Talent Builds, and Strategies

How to Obtain Yi Seong-Gye

In “Rise of Kingdoms,” Yi Seong-Gye becomes available through the “Wheel of Fortune” event, which typically appears around the 90th day in new kingdoms. Participating in this event allows governors to spin the wheel for a chance to obtain YSG sculptures. For those who miss this opportunity, YSG can later be acquired via the “Card King” event, offering another avenue to unlock and upgrade this commander.

Skills Overview

Yi Seong-Gye’s skill set is tailored to maximize damage output, especially in scenarios involving multiple targets:

Rain of Arrows 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: 600 / 800 / 1000 / 1200 / 1400
Art of Archery Passive Skill	Troops led by this commander have a 10% chance to gain extra rage for each normal attack. For the next 3 seconds, all archer units led by this commander gain increased attack. Upgrade Preview: Rage Restored: 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 100 Archer Attack Bonus: 50% / 60 % / 70% / 80% / 100%
Joseon Dynasty Passive Skill	While this commander is leading the garrison of your own city, garrison troops and Watchtower gain increased attack. Upgrade Preview: Garrison/Watchtower Attack Bonus: 1% / 2% / 3% / 4% / 5%
Destiny Passive Skill	Troops led by this commander gain increased skill damage. Upgrade Preview: Skill Damage Bonus: 20% / 25% / 30% / 40% / 50%
Arrow Storm Enhanced: Rain of Arrows	Damages up to 5 enemy troops in a circle-shaped area (Damage Factor 1700). Damage dealt to each target is reduced by 15% for each additional target.

Optimal Talent Builds

To harness Yi Seong-Gye’s full potential, focusing on talent builds that enhance his archer units and skill damage is essential. Here are two recommended builds:

1. PvP (Field) Build

This build emphasizes maximizing damage output and rage regeneration in open-field battles:

• Skill Tree: Prioritize talents that boost skill damage and rage accumulation, such as “Burning Blood,” “Tactical Mastery,” “Rejuvenate,” and “Feral Nature.”
• Archer Tree: Enhance archer effectiveness with talents like “Razor Sharp,” “Rapid Fire,” “Armed and Armored,” and “Venomous Sting.”

This configuration ensures that YSG’s active skills are triggered frequently, delivering maximum damage to enemies.

2. Garrison Build

When assigning Yi Seong-Gye as a garrison commander, this build focuses on fortifying defenses while maintaining high damage output:

• Garrison Tree: Invest in talents that bolster garrison durability and attack capabilities.
• Skill Tree: Continue to enhance skill damage and rage regeneration to ensure active skills are utilized effectively during defenses.

This setup makes YSG a resilient garrison commander capable of repelling attacks efficiently.

Effective Commander Pairings

Pairing Yi Seong-Gye with complementary commanders can amplify his strengths:

	Boudica (Prime): Combining Boudica’s versatility with YSG’s AOE damage creates a formidable force in open-field engagements.
	Ramesses II: Ramesses’ single-target damage pairs well with YSG’s AOE, offering a balanced approach to various combat scenarios.
	El Cid: El Cid’s control abilities and archer enhancements synergize effectively with YSG’s skill set.

These pairings leverage YSG’s strengths, creating versatile and powerful combinations for different battle situations.

Strategies for Maximizing Yi Seong-Gye’s Potential

To fully capitalize on Yi Seong-Gye’s capabilities:

• Focus on Skill Damage: Equip items and select talents that enhance skill damage to maximize the impact of “Rain of Arrows” and “Arrow Storm.”
• Utilize in Multi-Target Scenarios: Deploy YSG in battles where his AOE damage can affect multiple enemies, such as group skirmishes or barbarian farming.
• Prioritize Rage Generation: Talents and equipment that boost rage regeneration will enable more frequent use of YSG’s powerful active skills.

By implementing these strategies, governors can ensure that Yi Seong-Gye serves as a cornerstone of their military forces, delivering devastating blows to adversaries and providing robust defense when needed.

In summary, Yi Seong-Gye’s blend of potent AOE damage, versatile talent builds, and effective pairings make him an indispensable commander in “Rise of Kingdoms.” Whether leading assaults or defending territory, YSG’s strategic deployment can significantly influence the tide of battle in your favor.