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

How to Obtain Gilgamesh

Players can recruit Gilgamesh through the “Wheel of Fortune” event, which periodically features new commanders. Participating in this event allows governors to spin the wheel for a chance to unlock Gilgamesh and obtain his sculptures. Additionally, his sculptures may become available in the “Mightiest Governor” event or through special in-game bundles over time.

Skills Overview

Roar of the Tiger Active	Deals direct damage to the current target (Damage Factor 1500), and reduce their health by 30% for 3 seconds. Upgrades: Direct Damage Factor: 900 / 1000 / 1100 / 1300 / 1500 Enemy Health Reduced: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30%
Bowman of Uruk Passive	Archers led by this commander gain 30% increased health and deal 20% increased damage to enemy troops that have fewer than 50% of units remaining. Upgrades: Archer Health Bonus: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30% All Damage Dealt by Archers: 10% / 12% / 14% / 17% / 20%
A King’s Right Passive	Archers led by this commander gain 20% increased attack when attacking cities or strongholds, and gain a 5% attack bonus every 6 seconds. The bonus lasts 10 seconds and stacks up to 6 times. Upgrades: Archer Attack Bonus: 10% / 12% / 14% / 17% / 20% Archer Attack Increase (Per Stack): 1% / 2% / 3% / 4% / 5%
Enkidu’s Path Passive	Troops led by this commander take 10% less damage from normal attacks. Their attacks have a 30% chance of inflicting a Blood Craving debuff on targets afflicted troops suffer damage when healed (Damage Factor 500). This debuff lasts 3 seconds and can trigger at most once every 5 seconds. Upgrades: Normal Attack Damage Reduced: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% Direct Damage Factor: 300 / 350 / 400 / 450 / 500
Demigod Passive	Troops led by this commander take 15% less damage from normal attacks. Their attacks have a 30% chance of inflicting a Blood Craving debuff on targets afflicted troops suffer damage when healed (Damage Factor 700) and take 15% increased skill damage. This debuff lasts 4 seconds and can trigger at most once every 5 seconds.

Optimal Talent Builds

Gilgamesh’s versatility allows for multiple talent builds tailored to different combat scenarios:

Rally Build (Conquering Focus)

This build emphasizes talents that enhance damage against cities and strongholds, improve troop durability, and increase skill damage. Key talents include “Moment of Triumph,” “Signal Flare,” “Tactical Mastery,” and “Rejuvenate.”

Open-Field Build (Skill Focus)

Designed for open-field engagements, this build focuses on rage generation, skill damage, and archer unit enhancements. Important talents are “Feral Nature,” “Venomous Sting,” “Clarity,” and “Armed and Armored.”

Hybrid Build (Archer Focus)

Combining elements from both the Conquering and Archer trees, this build aims to maximize archer effectiveness in various combat situations. Notable talents include “Phoenix-Tail Arrows,” “Whistling Arrows,” and “Full Quiver.”

Effective Commander Pairings

To maximize Gilgamesh’s potential, consider pairing him with the following commanders:

	Nebuchadnezzar II: Offers powerful area-of-effect (AoE) damage and complements Gilgamesh’s offensive capabilities, making them a formidable duo for rallying cities and strongholds.
	Cyrus the Great: Enhances skill damage and provides additional debuffs, synergizing well with Gilgamesh in open-field battles.
	Ramesses II: Provides sustained damage and debuffs, creating a resilient and hard-hitting combination suitable for various combat scenarios.
	Yi Seong-Gye (YSG): Known for his exceptional AoE damage, YSG pairs well with Gilgamesh to clear multiple enemy targets efficiently.

Strategies for Maximizing Gilgamesh’s Potential

• Focus on Archer Units: Gilgamesh’s skills and talents are tailored to enhance archer units. Ensure your army composition primarily consists of archers to fully benefit from his abilities.
• Utilize Health Reduction Debuff: “Roar of the Tiger” significantly lowers enemy health, making it advantageous in both one-on-one and group engagements. Timing this skill can turn the tide of battle.
• Capitalize on Healing Punishment: His passive skill “Enkidu’s Path” punishes enemies that rely on healing. Use this to your advantage against commanders known for their healing capabilities.
• Equip Appropriate Gear: Prioritize equipment that boosts archer attack, defense, and health. Items from the Revival and Archer sets are particularly beneficial.

By understanding and leveraging Gilgamesh’s unique skills and talents, governors can effectively integrate him into their strategies, whether focusing on open-field dominance or leading successful rallies against enemy structures.