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

How to Obtain Belisarius

Players can summon Belisarius by collecting 10 of his sculptures, which are obtainable through various in-game events, the VIP shop, and golden chests. Choosing Byzantium as your starting civilization also grants immediate access to this formidable commander.

Skills Overview

Deception Active Skill	Rage Requirement: 1000 Deals direct damage to the target on the next turn, reducing its attack and defense for 2 seconds. Upgrade Preview: Attack Reduction: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30% Defense Reduction: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30% Direct Damage Factor: 150 / 210 / 270 / 360 / 450
Irresistible Passive Skill	Troops led by this commander deal increased damage against barbarians [and other neutral units]. Upgrade Preview: Bonus Damage to Barbarians: 5% / 10% / 17% / 25% / 35%
Bucellarii Passive Skill	Cavalry units led by this commander gain increased defense. After leaving battle, troops’ march speed gets increased for 10 seconds. Upgrade Preview: Cavalry Defense Bonus : 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30% March Speed Bonus: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30%
Oblique Tactics Passive Skill	Troops led by Belisarius deal increased damage when the target has fewer than 50% of units remaining. Upgrade Preview: Damage Bonus : 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30%
Bloodthristy Bucellarii Enhanced: Bucellarii	Cavalry units led by this commander gain 30% increased defense. After leaving battle, troops’ march speed gets increased by 50% for 10 seconds.

Optimal Talent Builds

Belisarius’s talent trees can be customized to emphasize mobility, peacekeeping, or open-field combat.

Mobility and Open-Field Build

This build focuses on maximizing march speed and attack, enabling Belisarius to swiftly engage or disengage from battles. Key talents include Hasty Departure (increases march speed by 60% for 10 seconds after leaving a structure) and Lightning Charge (boosts march speed by 6%).

Mobility

Open-Field Build

Peacekeeping Build

Designed for battling barbarians and neutral units, this setup emphasizes damage and resource efficiency. Essential talents are Insight (reduces action point cost by 9%) and Trophy Hunter (grants extra resources after defeating neutral units).

Effective Commander Pairings

Pairing Belisarius with complementary commanders can enhance his battlefield performance:

	Cao Cao: This legendary cavalry commander shares mobility and peacekeeping talents with Belisarius. Together, they form one of the fastest pairs in the game, excelling in quick strikes and retreats.
	Baibars: Known for his area-of-effect damage and march speed bonuses, Baibars complements Belisarius by adding offensive capabilities and facilitating rapid movements.
	Pelagius: With healing abilities and rage restoration, Pelagius enhances Belisarius’s sustainability in prolonged engagements.

Strategies for Maximizing Belisarius’s Potential

• Barbarian Hunting: Utilize Belisarius’s peacekeeping talents to efficiently farm barbarians, gaining experience and resources while conserving action points.
• Hit-and-Run Tactics: Leverage his superior mobility to execute swift attacks on enemy gatherers or weakened troops, then retreat before reinforcements arrive.
• Debuffing Enemies: Initiate battles with Belisarius to apply his Deception debuff, reducing enemy attack and defense, thereby setting up favorable conditions for allied forces.

By mastering Belisarius’s skills, talents, and optimal pairings, commanders can harness his full potential, making him an invaluable asset in both PvE and PvP scenarios within Rise of Kingdoms.