Moctezuma I in Rise of Kingdoms: Comprehensive Guide to Skills, Talent Builds, and Strategies
Moctezuma I, also known as Montezuma, was the fifth ruler of Tenochtitlan and the second emperor of the Aztecs, reigning from 1440 to 1469. His leadership led to the expansion of the Aztec Empire through the formation of the Triple Alliance with Texcoco and Tlacopan, significantly increasing the empire’s territory. Additionally, Moctezuma I implemented infrastructural advancements, including the construction of aqueducts and water systems in Tenochtitlan, which improved public health by reducing deaths from hunger, contaminated water, and disease.
In “Rise of Kingdoms” (RoK), Moctezuma I is represented as a legendary commander with a focus on leadership, peacekeeping, and skill talents. His abilities make him particularly effective against barbarian foes and in rallying scenarios.
How to Obtain Moctezuma I
Players can acquire Moctezuma I through several in-game events and methods:
- Mightiest Governor Event: Performing well in this event can reward players with Moctezuma I sculptures.
- Card King Event: This event offers opportunities to obtain his sculptures by flipping matching cards.
- Universal Sculptures: These can be used to unlock and upgrade Moctezuma I, providing flexibility in commander development.
Skills Overview
Moctezuma I possesses a set of skills that enhance his combat effectiveness, especially against neutral units like barbarians:
 Land of the Prickly Active Skill | Deals direct damage to the current target and reduces its counterattack damage for 4 sec. Upgrades: Damage Factor: 600/800/1000/1200/1400 Counterattack Damage Reduction: 3% / 6% / 9% / 12% / 15% |
 Flower War Passive Skill | Troops led by this commander deal more damage to barbarians and neutral units. Both commanders gain extra experience. Attacks on barbarians have a 10% chance to reduce the target’s health for 3 seconds. The effect can only occur once every 3 seconds. Upgrades Damage bonus to Barbarians: 10% / 20% / 30% / 40% / 50% Bonus experience: 5% / 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% Target health reduction: 20% / 25% / 30% / 40% / 50% |
 Jaguar Warrior Passive Skill | Troops led by Moctezuma I receive a bonus to march speed and to attack. If the target has HP reduction debuff, troops are healed when attacking with normal attacks. The effect can only occur once every 5 sec. Upgrades: March speed bonus: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% Attack damage bonus: 5% / 8% / 11% / 15% / 20% Healing Factor: 300/400/500/600/700 |
 Triple Alliance Passive Skill | When this commander starts a rally, the rally capacity is increased. When Moctezuma’s troops take damage from skills, they immediately deal direct damage to the attacker. The effect can only occur once every 5 sec. Rally Capacity Bonus: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% Direct Damage Factor: 300/350/400/500/600 |
 Worship the Divine Expertise Skill Enhanced: Triple Alliance | When this commander launches a rally attack, the capacity of the rally is increased by 10%. When Moctezuma’s troops take damage from skills, they immediately deal direct damage to the attacker (Damage Factor 800). The effect can only occur once every 4 sec. |
Optimal Talent Builds
To maximize Moctezuma I’s potential, focusing on his peacekeeping and skill talents is advisable:
Peacekeeping Build
Prioritize talents that enhance damage against barbarians and neutral units, such as “Insight” for reduced action point cost and “Cage of Thorns” to immobilize enemy troops. This build is ideal for farming barbarians and attacking barbarian forts.
Skill Build
Invest in talents that boost skill damage and rage regeneration, like “Rejuvenate” and “Feral Nature,” to ensure frequent activation of his powerful active skill.
Effective Commander Pairings
Pairing Moctezuma I with commanders that complement his strengths can enhance his effectiveness:
 | Minamoto no Yoshitsune: Both commanders have strong skill damage and bonuses against neutral units, making them effective in peacekeeping roles. |
 | Cao Cao: His mobility and additional damage to barbarians synergize well with Moctezuma I’s peacekeeping abilities. |
 | Yi Seong-Gye (YSG): Provides excellent area-of-effect skill damage, enhancing overall damage output in battles against multiple targets. |
Strategies for Maximizing Moctezuma I’s Potential
To fully leverage Moctezuma I’s capabilities:
- Barbarian Forts: Utilize his peacekeeping talents to lead rallies against barbarian forts, benefiting from reduced action point costs and increased damage.
- Open-Field Battles: While not his primary role, Moctezuma I can participate in open-field engagements, especially against weakened targets, due to his healing ability when attacking enemies with reduced health.
- Rallies: His enhanced rally capacity and counter-skill damage make him a viable option for leading rallies against enemy structures, although other commanders may excel more in this role.
By focusing on his strengths in peacekeeping and skill damage, and pairing him with complementary commanders, Moctezuma I can be a valuable asset in various combat scenarios within “Rise of Kingdoms.”
