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

Introduction to Joan of Arc

Hailing from France, Joan of Arc is an Epic commander celebrated for her support and gathering proficiencies. Her active skill, “Divine Revelation,” provides substantial buffs to all troop types, enhancing the combat effectiveness of both her own and allied forces. This makes her indispensable in large-scale battles and a cornerstone in various game events.

How to Obtain Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc can be recruited through the following methods:

• Tavern Chests: She is available in both Silver and Golden Chests, offering a chance to unlock her through regular chest openings.
• Expedition Store: Collect Expedition medals by completing expedition missions and exchange them for her sculptures in the Expedition Store.
• Events: Participate in special events where her sculptures may be offered as rewards, accelerating her expertise development.

Skills Overview

Divine Revelation Active Skill	Rage Requirement: 1000 For the next 2 seconds, troops led by this commander and nearby allied troops gain increased health for infantry units, increased defense for cavalry units, increased attack for archer units, and additional rage per second. Upgrade Preview: Infantry Health Bonus: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30% Cavalry Defense Bonus: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30% Archer Attack Bonus: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30% Rage Restored: 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 40
The Maid of Orléans Passive Skill	Increases troops’ gathering speed and load. Upgrade Preview: Gathering Speed Bonus: 5% / 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% Troop Load Bonus: 5% / 10% / 15% / 20% / 25%
Holy Refuge Passive Skill	The normal attacks of troops led by this commander have a 10% chance to heal a portion of slightly wounded units. This effect can only trigger once every 5 seconds. Upgrade Preview: Healing Factor: 150 / 200 / 250 / 350 / 450
Saint Passive Skill	Increases normal attack damage of troops led by this commander. Upgrade Preview: Normal Attack Damage Bonus: 10% / 13% / 16% / 20% / 25%
Descent of the Goddess Enchanced: Divine Revelation	For the next 4 seconds, troops led by this commander and nearby allied troops gain 30% increased health for infantry units, 30% increased defense for cavalry units, 30% increased attack for archer units, and 50 additional rage per second.

Optimal Talent Builds

Joan of Arc’s talents can be customized to emphasize her support role in combat or to maximize her efficiency in resource gathering:

Support Build (Open-Field Battles):

• Support Tree: Prioritize talents that enhance rage regeneration and skill effectiveness, such as “Rejuvenate” and “Loose Formation.”

• Integration Tree: Invest in talents that boost troop durability and versatility, including “Armed to the Teeth” for increased damage when commanding mixed troops.

This configuration ensures frequent activation of “Divine Revelation,” providing continuous buffs to allied forces.

Gathering Build (Resource Collection):

• Gathering Tree: Focus on talents that increase gathering speed and troop load capacity, such as “Superior Tools” and “The More the Better.”

• Support Tree: Allocate points to “Hasty Departure” for increased march speed upon leaving structures, facilitating quicker resource collection.

This build optimizes Joan’s ability to efficiently gather resources, crucial for kingdom development.

Effective Commander Pairings

To maximize Joan of Arc’s potential, pair her with commanders that complement her abilities:

	Aethelflaed: Combining Joan’s buffs with Aethelflaed’s debuffs creates a formidable force in open-field engagements, enhancing damage output and enemy control.
	Richard I: Richard’s healing and defensive skills synergize with Joan’s support, resulting in a resilient and durable frontline unit.
	Sun Tzu: Sun Tzu’s area-of-effect damage and rage generation align well with Joan’s buffs, making them a powerful duo in both PvP and PvE scenarios.

Strategies for Maximizing Joan of Arc’s Potential

• Primary vs. Secondary Role: While Joan excels as a secondary commander due to her support skills, deploying her as a primary commander with the appropriate talent build can be advantageous in specific situations, such as when leading mixed troops.
• Resource Gathering: Utilize Joan’s gathering build to collect resources efficiently. Prioritize upgrading her second skill, “The Maid of Orléans,” to enhance gathering speed and capacity.
• Event Participation: Deploy Joan in events like “Sunset Canyon” and “Lost Canyon,” where her buffs can significantly impact the performance of your troops and allies.
• Troop Composition: Incorporate a mix of infantry, cavalry, and archers to fully benefit from the buffs provided by “Divine Revelation,” ensuring all