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

How to Obtain Tomyris

Tomyris becomes available in kingdoms that have reached 120 days old. To summon her, you’ll need 10 of her sculptures, which can be acquired through various in-game events, the VIP shop, and golden chests.

Skills Overview

Arrow of Vengeance Active Skill	Rage Requirement: 1000 Deals direct damage to the target. If the target is already poisoned, removes the poison effect and inflicts poison damage (Damage Factor = Stacks x Poison Factor). If the target has more than more 10 stacks, the poison damage is increased (Damage Factor = Stacks x increased Poison Factor). Upgrade Preview: Direct Damage Factor: 700 / 750 / 800 / 900 / 1000 Poison Factor (Less or equal to 10 stacks): 20 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40 Poison Factor (More than 10 stacks): 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 80
Payback Passive Skill	When attacking cities, troops led by this commander gain increases attackbut deal 10% less counterattack damage. Upgrade Preview: Normal Attack Damage Bonus: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30%
For the Sun Passive Skill	Archer units led by this commander gain increased attack. All attacks have a 10% chance to decrease the target’s defence for 3 seconds. Upgrade Preview: Archer Attack Bonus: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30% Defense Reduction: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30%
Massagetae’s Counterattack Passive Skill	The normal attacks of troops led by this commander have a chance to add a stack of Poison to the target, stacking up to 15 times. Stacks last for 5 seconds, but the time is refreshed each time a stack is added. For each stack, the target will take an extra 3% skill damage. Upgrade Preview: Probability: 50% / 60% / 70% / 80% / 100%
Pouch of Blood New Skill: Passive Skill	Troops led by this commander gain 10% increased attack and 10% increased counterattack damage. When attacked, reduces the attack of cavalry units in attacking troops by 10%.

Optimal Talent Builds

Focusing on the Archer, Attack, and Conquering talent trees will maximize Tomyris’s effectiveness:

• Archer Tree: Prioritize talents that enhance archer unit damage and attack speed.
• Attack Tree: Invest in talents that increase overall damage and rage generation.
• Conquering Tree: Select talents that boost damage when attacking cities and reduce counterattack damage.

A recommended build emphasizes talents like Venomous Sting (increases skill damage), Effortless (boosts damage over time), and Buckler Shield (reduces counterattack damage).

Effective Commander Pairings

Pairing Tomyris with commanders who complement her skills can significantly enhance her battlefield performance:

	Edward of Woodstock: His high skill damage pairs well with Tomyris’s poison stacks, making them a formidable duo for rallies and open-field battles.
	Yi Seong-Gye (YSG): His area-of-effect (AoE) damage combined with Tomyris’s poison can devastate multiple enemies simultaneously.
	Artemisia I: Her defensive capabilities and AoE damage make her a strong partner for sustained fights.
	Cyrus the Great: His abilities synergize with Tomyris, enhancing archer effectiveness and debuffing enemies.

These pairings leverage Tomyris’s poison mechanics, amplifying damage output and battlefield control.

Strategies for Maximizing Tomyris’s Potential

• Poison Stack Management: Aim to build up poison stacks quickly to maximize the damage of Arrow of Vengeance. Coordinating with fast-attacking commanders can expedite this process.
• Archer Specialization: Utilize full archer units to take advantage of Tomyris’s skill set, which heavily favors archer troops.
• City Assaults: Leverage her Payback skill when attacking enemy cities to increase damage output and reduce counterattack losses.
• Equipment Optimization: Equip gear that enhances archer attack, defense, and health to bolster her troops’ effectiveness.

By focusing on these strategies, commanders can fully harness Tomyris’s unique abilities, making her an invaluable asset in various combat scenarios within Rise of Kingdoms.