​Lu Bu in Rise of Kingdoms: Comprehensive Guide to Skills, Talent Builds, and Strategies

How to Obtain Lu Bu

Lu Bu was initially available during a limited-time event as part of the Dynasty Warriors 9 crossover. Players could acquire him by purchasing the “Powerful Demon God” bundle or by using universal sculptures. As of now, obtaining Lu Bu may be challenging, as he was part of a special event. Players interested in adding him to their roster should monitor in-game events and announcements for any future opportunities to unlock this commander.

Skills Overview

Sky Piercer Active Skill	Rage Requirement: 1000 Deals direct damage to up to 3 targets in a forward-facing fan-shaped area. Damage dealt to each target is reduced by 15% for each addtional target. Successfully hit targets also suffer reduced defense for 3 seconds. Upgrade Preview: Direct Damage Factor: 400 / 500 / 600 / 700 / 800 Defense Reduction: 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%
Horse of Horses Passive Skill	Troops lead by this commander deal increased damage when attacking cities. Upgrade Preview: Damage Bonus: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10%
Man of Men Passive Skill	Troops led by this commander gain increased attack. Normal attacks have a 10% chance to increase the attack of troops led by this commander (or more when troops include Diaochan) for 3 seconds. This effect can trigger at most once every 5 seconds. Upgrade Preview: Attack Bonus: 3% / 6% / 9% / 12% / 15% Attack Increase (without Diaochan): 30% / 40% / 50% / 65% / 80% Attack Increase (with Diaochan): 50% / 65% / 80% / 100% / 120%
Flying General Passive Skill	Troops led by this commander gain increased troop capacity. When this commander launches a rally, rallied troop capacity is increased. Upgrade Preview: Troop Capacity Bonus: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% Rallied Army Capacity Bonus: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10%
Sky Scorcher Enhanced: Sky Piercer	Deals direct damage to up to 3 targets in a forward-facing fan-shaped area(Damage Factor 1000). Damage dealt to each target is reduced by 15% for each addtional target. Successfully hit targets also suffer 50% reduced defense for 3 seconds.

Optimal Talent Builds

Lu Bu’s versatility allows for multiple talent build paths, depending on your strategic objectives:​

Conquering Talent Build

• Focus: Enhances damage and effectiveness when attacking enemy cities.​
• Key Talents:
  • Moment of Triumph: Increases all damage dealt by 9% when the army is above 90% strength.
  • Signal Flare: Boosts damage dealt to watchtowers by 15%.
  • Tear of Blessing: Reduces troop deaths by 9% when attacking cities, converting them to severely wounded instead.
• Application: Ideal for players prioritizing city assaults, maximizing damage output, and minimizing troop losses during sieges.​

Skill-Focused Talent Build

• Focus: Maximizes active skill damage and accelerates rage regeneration.​
• Key Talents:
  • Tactical Mastery: Increases active skill damage by 3%.
  • Rejuvenate: Restores 60 rage upon skill usage.
  • Feral Nature: Normal attacks have a 10% chance to grant an additional 100 rage.
• Application: Suited for open-field battles where rapid skill deployment can turn the tide of combat.​

Mixed Troops Talent Build

• Focus: Optimizes performance when commanding armies composed of various troop types.​
• Key Talents:
  • Armed to the Teeth: Increases all damage dealt by 3% when the army contains three or more troop types.
  • Armored to the Teeth: Reduces all damage taken by 3% under the same conditions.
  • Fresh Recruits: Increases maximum troop capacity by 3%.
• Application: Best for players who prefer flexibility in their army compositions, allowing Lu Bu to effectively lead diverse troops.

Effective Commander Pairings

To maximize Lu Bu’s potential, consider the following commander pairings:

	Julius Caesar: His skills enhance troop capacity and durability, complementing Lu Bu’s offensive strengths, making them a formidable duo in both open-field and siege scenarios.​
	Hannibal Barca: Known for his versatility with mixed troops and passive healing abilities, Hannibal synergizes well with Lu Bu, especially in prolonged engagements where sustainability is crucial.​
	Attila: A fierce conqueror, Attila’s debuffs on enemy defenses and attacks align seamlessly with Lu Bu’s skill set, creating a powerful combination for relentless assaults on enemy cities.​
	Chandragupta Maurya: His emphasis on burst damage and debuffs pairs effectively with Lu Bu’s defense reduction skills, resulting in swift and decisive victories against fortified positions.​

Strategies for Maximizing Lu Bu’s Potential

• City Sieges: Leverage