El Cid in Rise of Kingdoms: Comprehensive Guide to Skills, Talent Builds, and Strategies
El Cid, known as the “Holy Overlord,” is a legendary commander in Rise of Kingdoms hailing from Spain. Specializing in archery, versatility, and skill, he offers unique advantages on the battlefield, particularly in the early stages of the game. This guide provides an in-depth look at El Cid’s abilities, optimal talent builds, effective pairings, and strategies to maximize his potential.
How to Obtain El Cid
El Cid can be recruited through various methods:
- Golden Chests in the Tavern: He is available in the Tavern and shopping chests for any Kingdom.
- Expedition Medal Store: Occasionally, his sculptures appear here, allowing for gradual accumulation.
- Events and VIP Shop: Participate in special events and check the VIP shop for opportunities to acquire his sculptures.
Skills Overview
El Cid’s skill set enhances archer units and disrupts enemy capabilities:
 Famous Warrior Active Skill | Rage Requirement: 1000 Deals direct damage to the target, and disable its active skills and normal attacks for 1 seconds. Upgrade Preview: Direct Damage Factor: 500 / 600 / 700 / 800 / 1000 |
 Famous Warrior Active Skill | The attacks of troops led by this commander have a 10% chance to deal additional extra damage to the target. Upgrade Preview: Additional Damage Factor: 500 / 600 / 700 / 800 / 1000 |
 Guardian of Valencia Passive Skill | Archer units led by this commander gain increased defense and march speed. Upgrade Preview: Archer Defence Bonus: 10% / 12% / 14% / 16% / 20% Archer March Speed Bonus: 5% / 7% / 9% / 12% / 15% |
 Unyielding Passive Skill | When troops led by this commander have 50% or less of their units remaining, they gain increased damage and increased march speed until the troops are disbanded. Upgrade Preview: Damage Bonus: 5% / 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% March Speed Bonus: 5% / 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% |
 Out of Control New skill: Passive Skill | Archer units led by this commander gain 5% increased attack, 5% increased defense, and deal extra 2% damage to infantry units. |
Optimal Talent Builds
Focusing on El Cid’s archer and skill talents can significantly boost his battlefield performance. An effective open-field build emphasizes rage regeneration, march speed, and archer enhancements:
- Skill Tree:
- Prioritize talents that increase rage regeneration and skill damage, such as “Rejuvenate” and “Clarity.”
- Archer Tree:
- Invest in talents that boost archer attack, defense, and health, including “Armed and Armored” and “Venomous Sting.”
This combination ensures rapid skill activation and maximizes archer unit effectiveness.
Effective Commander Pairings
Pairing El Cid with complementary commanders can enhance his strengths:
 | Yi Seong-Gye (YSG): YSG’s powerful area-of-effect (AOE) damage and rage generation synergize well with El Cid’s skills, making them a formidable duo in open-field battles. |
| Hermann: Combining Hermann’s silencing ability with El Cid’s disabling skills can effectively neutralize enemy commanders, creating a chain of disruption. |
 | Ramesses II: Ramesses’ strong single-target damage and debuffs complement El Cid’s abilities, enhancing overall combat effectiveness. |
Strategies for Maximizing El Cid’s Potential
- Early-Game Focus: El Cid excels in the early stages of the game, especially in Kingdom vs. Kingdom (KvK) seasons 1 and 2. Utilize him extensively during this period for optimal impact.
- Archer Specialization: Deploy armies composed solely of archer units to fully leverage El Cid’s skill enhancements and talent bonuses.
- Hit-and-Run Tactics: Leverage his increased march speed to engage enemies effectively and retreat when necessary, minimizing losses.
- Skill Disruption: Capitalize on his active skill to disable enemy commanders’ attacks and active skills, gaining a tactical advantage in battles.
By understanding and applying these strategies, commanders can effectively harness El Cid’s strengths, leading their archer units to victory in Rise of Kingdoms.
