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

How to Obtain Flavius Aetius

Flavius Aetius can be unlocked through in-game events, such as the “Mightiest Governor” event, where players compete in various challenges to earn his sculptures. Alternatively, his sculptures may appear in specific chests or bundles available during special promotions. Regular participation in these events and active engagement in the game will increase your chances of recruiting this formidable commander.

Skills Overview

Flavius Aetius possesses a set of skills tailored for defense and counterattacks:

Spear of the Empire Active	Deals direct damage (Damage Factor 2300) to the target. If the target has been reduced to 50% or fewer units remaining, deals continuous additional damage for 3 seconds (Damage Factor 150). Upgrade Preview: Direct Damage Factor: 1500 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 / 2300 Additional Damage Factor: 50 / 70 / 90 / 120 / 150
Shield of Eagles Passive	Increases Infantry units’ Attack by 15%. When troops are garrisoned, Infantry units’ Defense is increased by 15% and Health by 15%. Upgrade Preview: Infantry Attack Bonus: 3% / 6% / 9% / 12% / 15% Infantry Defense Bonus: 3% / 6% / 9% / 12% / 15% Infantry Health Bonus: 3% / 6% / 9% / 12% / 15%
Defense of Gaul Passive	Increases troops’ counterattack damage dealt by 20%. When troops are garrisoned, normal attacks inflict a debuff on the target that increases the damage they take from infantry by 1% for 15 seconds, stacking upon to 10 times. This effect triggers once every 10 seconds. Upgrade Preview: Counterattack Damage Bonus: 5% / 8% / 11% / 15% / 20% Maximum Number of Stacks: 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 10
Victory at Chalons Passive	Increases all damage dealt by 10%. When launching a normal attack against a target inflicted with an additional damage effect, there is a 100% chance of inflicting Silence for 2 seconds. This effect triggers once every 7 seconds. Upgrade Preview: Damage Bonus: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% Probability: 20% / 40% / 60% / 80% / 100%
Song of the Nibelungs Expertise	Decreases all damage taken by 10%. When using an active skill, there is a 30% chance of inflicting 2 stacks of a debuff on the target troop. Each stack increases their damage taken from Infantry by 1% for 15 seconds, stacking up to 10 times. This effect triggers once every 10 seconds.

These skills collectively make Flavius Aetius a stalwart defender, capable of withstanding assaults while weakening enemies through debuffs and silences.

Optimal Talent Builds

To maximize Flavius Aetius’s potential, focusing on his Infantry, Garrison, and Skill talent trees is essential. Here are two recommended builds:

Garrison Defense Build

Prioritize talents that enhance garrison defense and counterattack capabilities. Key talents include “Nowhere to Turn” for rage restoration when attacked and “Impregnable” to reduce damage taken.

Open Field Build

While Flavius excels in garrisons, an open-field build can leverage his damage and survivability. Focus on talents that boost infantry health and attack, such as “Hold the Line” and “Snare of Thorns” to slow enemies.

Effective Commander Pairings

Pairing Flavius Aetius with the right commanders can significantly enhance his effectiveness:

	Zenobia: A premier pairing for garrison defense, offering substantial healing and defensive buffs.
	Scipio Africanus (Prime): Combines offensive prowess with Flavius’s defensive skills, suitable for open-field battles.
	Harald Sigurdsson: Enhances counterattack damage and rage generation, making this duo formidable in both garrison and open-field scenarios.
	Guan Yu: When Flavius is secondary, this pairing delivers high skill damage and crowd control, effective in various combat situations.

Strategies for Maximizing Flavius Aetius’s Potential

• Garrison Leadership: Position Flavius as the primary or secondary commander in structures under siege to utilize his defensive buffs and debuffs fully.
• Skill Cycling: Equip accessories and select talents that boost rage generation, enabling more frequent activation of his powerful active skill.
• Troop Composition: Deploy full infantry units to capitalize on his infantry-specific enhancements.
• Equipment Optimization: Forge and equip gear that increases infantry defense, health, and attack to bolster his combat effectiveness.

By implementing these strategies, players can harness Flavius Aetius’s full potential, making him an indispensable asset in both defensive and offensive operations within Rise of Kingdoms.