Charlemagne in Rise of Kingdoms: Comprehensive Guide to Skills, Talent Builds, and Strategies
Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, is a legendary commander in Rise of Kingdoms renowned for his leadership and conquering abilities. Specializing in leading rallies against enemy cities and strongholds, he brings a unique set of skills to the battlefield.
How to Obtain Charlemagne
Charlemagne becomes available to players after 120 days of gameplay. He can be unlocked through events and by participating in the Lost Kingdom, where his sculptures are offered as rewards. Collecting these sculptures allows you to summon and upgrade Charlemagne, enhancing his combat effectiveness.
Skills Overview
 Eagle of Jupiter Active Skill | Rage Requirement: 1000 Deal direct damage to the target. Upgrade Preview: Direct Damage Factor: 600 / 800 / 1000 / 1200 / 1400 |
 Happy Home Passive Skill | While on the map, troops led by this commander have a 10% chance to gain a shield when attacked. This shield lasts for 4 seconds and can take a large amount of damage. Upgrade Preview: Direct Damage Factor: 500 / 600 / 700 / 800 / 1000 |
 Plot Maneuvers Passive Skill | When this commander leads a rally attack, the rallied troops gain increased attack and defence. Upgrade Preview: Rallied Army Attack/Defense Bonus: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% |
 Pataum Passive Skill | For every 10% of total units lost, troops led by this commander gain increased skill damage [coresponding to scenario in upgrade preview]. When fewer than 70% of units remain, skill damage is increased [coresponding to scenario in upgrade preview]. Upgrade Preview: Skill Damage Increase (Every 10%): 1% / 2% / 3% / 4% / 5% Skill Damage When Attacking Cities Increase (Every 10%): 2% / 3% / 4% / 5% / 7% Skill Damage Increases (Max): 3% / 6% / 9% / 12% / 15% Skill Damage When Attacking Cities Increase (Max): 6% / 9% / 12% / 15% / 21% |
 Carolingian Renaissance New Skill: Passive Skill | When attacking cities, 10% of all units that would die in battle will be severly wounded and sent to he Hospitals instead. |
Optimal Talent Builds
Effective Commander Pairings
Pairing Charlemagne with complementary commanders can significantly enhance his effectiveness:
 | Julius Caesar: Offers increased troop capacity and durability, making rallies more formidable. |
 | Hannibal Barca: Provides bonuses for mixed troop compositions and debuffs enemy defenses, enhancing overall damage. |
 | Genghis Khan: Delivers high skill damage and benefits from rapid rage generation, complementing Charlemagne’s abilities in cavalry-focused armies. |
Strategies for Maximizing Charlemagne’s Potential
- Lead Rallies: Utilize Charlemagne’s skills to lead rallies against enemy cities and strongholds, capitalizing on his bonuses to rallied armies.
- Manage Troop Composition: Depending on your secondary commander, adjust your troop types to maximize buffs and minimize weaknesses.
- Monitor Troop Strength: Be aware of your army’s strength during battles to leverage the increased skill damage as troop numbers decrease, especially when attacking cities.
By understanding and applying these strategies, you can effectively harness Charlemagne’s strengths and lead your kingdom to victory.
