Wu Zetian in Rise of Kingdoms: Comprehensive Guide to Skills, Talent Builds, and Strategies
Wu Zetian, known as “The Eternal Female Emperor,” is a legendary commander in Rise of Kingdoms (RoK) renowned for her exceptional garrison leadership. As the first and only female emperor in Chinese history, her in-game skills reflect her prowess in defense and leadership. This guide provides an overview of Wu Zetian’s abilities, methods to obtain her, optimal talent builds, effective commander pairings, and strategies to maximize her potential.
How to Obtain Wu Zetian
Wu Zetian becomes available to governors after their kingdom has been established for over 140 days. She can be unlocked through the following means:
- Lost Kingdom Season 2 Rewards: Participate in the Lost Kingdom events, where Wu Zetian sculptures are offered as rewards.
- Universal Sculptures: Utilize universal legendary commander sculptures to unlock and upgrade her skills.
- Card King Event: Occasionally, Wu Zetian is featured in the Card King event, allowing players to obtain her sculptures through gameplay.
Skills Overview
Wu Zetian’s skills are tailored for garrison defense, enhancing troop durability and counterattack capabilities:
 Mandate of Heaven Active Skill | Rage Requirement: 1000 Deal direct damage to the target and heals a portion of slightly wounded units in troops led by this commander. Upgrade Preview: Direct Damage Factor: 500 / 600 / 700 / 800 / 1000 Healing Factor: 100 / 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 |
 Lion Rider Passive Skill | While this commander is leading the garrison of your own city or a stronghold, all troops led by this commander deal increased damage, and deal extra damage to rallied enemies. Upgrade Preview: Damage Bonus: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% Damage to Rallied Armies Increased: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% |
 Tears of Blood Passive Skill | Troops led by this commander gain increased defense and health, and have a 10% chance, when attacked, to Silence [render unable to use active skill(s)] the attacking enemy for 2 seconds. Upgrade Preview: Defense Bonus: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% Troop Health: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% |
 Legacy Passive Skill | While this commander is leading the garrison of your own city or a stronghold, all troops led by this commander take less skill damage, and they have a 50% chance to gain increased defense for 3 seconds whenever taking skill damage. Upgrade Preview: Skill Damage Taken Reduction: 3% / 5% / 8% / 11% / 15% Defense Bonus: 5% / 8% / 11% / 15% / 20% |
 Brightest Sky New Skill: Passive Skill | Troops led by this commander deal 20% increased counterattack damage, and have a 10% chance, when attacked, to deal damage (Damage Factor 500) to the attacking enemy. |
Optimal Talent Builds
Focusing on Wu Zetian’s strengths in garrison defense, the following talent build is recommended:
- Garrison Tree: Prioritize talents that enhance defense and reduce skill damage, such as Impenetrable Fortifications and Nowhere to Turn for increased rage generation.
- Support Tree: Invest in talents like Rejuvenate for rage restoration and Loose Formation to decrease skill damage taken.
- Leadership Tree: Allocate points to Strategic Prowess for a defense boost after using an active skill and Hidden Wrath for additional rage when troops are attacked.
This combination ensures that Wu Zetian’s garrison remains resilient, with enhanced defensive capabilities and efficient skill activation.
Effective Commander Pairings
To maximize Wu Zetian’s potential, consider pairing her with commanders who complement her defensive attributes:
 | Yi Seong-Gye (YSG): His powerful area-of-effect damage and rage generation synergize well, enhancing overall damage output. |
 | Constantine I: Offers damage reduction and healing effects, bolstering the garrison’s survivability. |
 | Charles Martel: Provides a strong shield and boosts infantry defense, making the garrison more formidable. |
 | Saladin: Reduces incoming skill damage and diminishes enemy healing, adding strategic advantages during defense. |
Strategies for Maximizing Wu Zetian’s Potential
- Garrison Focus: Utilize Wu Zetian primarily as a garrison commander to defend your city or alliance structures, where her skills are most effective.
- Mixed Troop Composition: Her leadership talents benefit mixed troop types, allowing flexibility in defense setups.
- Skill Optimization: Aim to max out her first skill, Mandate of Heaven, to leverage its damage and healing benefits early on.
- Equipment Enhancement: Equip gear that boosts defense, health, and counterattack damage to further strengthen her garrison capabilities.
By focusing on these strategies, Wu Zetian can serve as a formidable defender in Rise of Kingdoms, ensuring your city and structures withstand even the most determined assaults.
