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

How to Obtain Richard I

Richard I becomes available after your kingdom reaches 120 days old. To summon him, you’ll need 10 of his sculptures, which can be acquired through events, the VIP shop, and golden chests. Additionally, he often features in the “Wheel of Fortune” event, providing an opportunity to obtain his sculptures.

Skills Overview

Soul of the Crusaders Active Skill	Rage Requirement: 1000 Heals a portion of the slightly wounded units led by this commander. And debuffs up to a maximum of 5 enemy troops in a fan-shaped area, reducing their damage and march speed for 2 seconds. Upgrade Preview: Direct Damage Factor: 600 / 800 / 1000 / 1200 / 1400 Damage Reduction: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30% March Speed Reduction: 5% / 7% / 9% / 12% / 15%
Chivalry Passive Skill	Troops led by this commander gain increased counterattack damage and take less damage. [The effect applies to all garrison troops when this commander is serving as a garrison commander. Note: the bracketed text has since be removed from the skill’s description.]Upgrade Preview: Damage Taken Reduced: 5% / 7% / 9% / 12% / 15% Counterattack Bonus: 4% / 5% / 6% / 8% / 10%
The Lionheart Passive Skill	Infantry units led by this commander gain increased attack and increased defence. Upgrade Preview: Infantry Attack Bonus: 5% / 7% / 9% / 12% / 15% Infantry Defense Bonus: 5% / 7% / 9% / 12% / 15%
Battle-Hardened Passive Skill	Troops led by this commander receive increased healing effects, and take less damage from Watchtowers. Upgrade Preview: Healing Effect Enhancement: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30% Damage Taken From Watchtowers Reduced By: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30%
Tyrannical Lion New skill: Passive Skill	Troops led by this commander take 5% less damage from all sources. All infantry units led by this commander deal 2% increased damage to cavalry units. Every 10 seconds, the target’s march speed is reduced by 50% for 5 seconds.

Optimal Talent Builds

Richard I’s versatility allows for multiple talent builds, depending on your strategic needs:

Open Field / PvP Build

This build focuses on enhancing infantry durability and march speed, ensuring Richard’s troops can engage effectively in open-field battles. Prioritize talents that boost health, defense, and march speed.

Garrison Defense Build

Ideal for defending cities or alliance structures, this build emphasizes damage reduction and durability. Invest in talents that enhance garrison defense and reduce damage taken.

Effective Commander Pairings

Pairing Richard I with the right commanders can maximize his effectiveness:

	Charles Martel: Combining Richard’s healing and debuffs with Charles’s shielding and defense creates a resilient frontline, making it challenging for enemies to penetrate.
	Alexander the Great: Alexander’s shielding and offensive capabilities complement Richard’s defensive skills, resulting in a balanced and formidable force.
	Sun Tzu: Sun Tzu’s area-of-effect damage and rage generation synergize well with Richard’s sustain, making them a strong pair for prolonged engagements.

Strategies for Maximizing Richard I’s Potential

• Skill Prioritization: Focus on maxing “Soul of the Crusaders” first to capitalize on its healing and debuff effects.
• Troop Composition: Utilize full infantry units to fully benefit from Richard’s infantry-specific buffs.
• Equipment: Equip gear that enhances infantry health, defense, and march speed to bolster Richard’s natural strengths.
• Engagement Tactics: In open-field battles, use Richard to absorb enemy damage and debuff opponents, allowing high-damage allies to capitalize on weakened foes.

By understanding and leveraging Richard I’s skills, talents, and optimal pairings, commanders can effectively utilize him to lead their infantry to victory in Rise of Kingdoms.