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

How to Obtain Ragnar Lodbrok

Players can acquire Ragnar Lodbrok through the Tavern, the Expedition Store, and special in-game bundles. Regular participation in events and expeditions increases the chances of collecting his sculptures, facilitating his summoning and progression.

Skills Overview

Power of the King Active Skill	Rage Requirement: 1000 Troops led by this commander deal increased damage and take reduced damage for 4 seconds. Upgrade Preview: Damage Bonus: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30% Damage Taken Reduced By: 5% / 7% / 9% / 12% / 15%
The Raven Passive Skill	Attack is increased. Normal attacks have a 10% chance to reduce the target’s healing effects for 3 seconds. This effect can only trigger once every 5 seconds. Upgrade Preview: Attack Bonus: 5% / 8% / 11% / 15% / 20% Healing Effect Reduction: 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%
The Horn’s Call Passive Skill	Troops led by this commander deal increased damage when attacking cities. Upgrade Preview: Damage Bonus: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10%
Lord of the North Passive Skill	Troop capacity is increased. When this commander launches a rally, rallied troops gain increased troop capacity. Upgrade Preview: Troop Capacity Bonus: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% Rallied Army Capacity Bonus: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10%
Odin’s Might Enhanced: Power of the King	Troops led by this commander deal 40% increased damage and take 20% reduced damage for 5 seconds.

Optimal Talent Builds

Ragnar’s versatility allows for multiple effective talent configurations:

Open-Field Build (Mixed Troops)

This setup capitalizes on Ragnar’s leadership and attack specialties, enhancing troop durability and damage output. Key talents include:

• Leadership Tree: Fresh Recruits (increases troop capacity), Armed to the Teeth (boosts damage with mixed troops).
• Attack Tree: Effortless (increases damage over time), Armored Joints (reduces all damage taken).

Rally Build (Mixed Troops)

Designed for city assaults, this build maximizes damage and troop capacity. Essential talents are:

• Conquering Tree: Moment of Triumph (increases damage when troops are above 90% strength), Entrenched (boosts damage to strongholds and reduces damage taken from them).
• Leadership Tree: Strategic Prowess (increases defense after using a skill), Hidden Wrath (grants additional rage when attacked).

Effective Commander Pairings

Pairing Ragnar with complementary commanders can amplify his effectiveness:

	Trajan: His support skills and mixed troop enhancements synergize well with Ragnar’s leadership, providing buffs and increased troop capacity.
	Lu Bu: Specializing in city assaults, Lu Bu’s defense reduction abilities align with Ragnar’s offensive strengths, making them a formidable pair for rallies.
	Saladin: His versatility and debuffing skills, including healing effect reduction, complement Ragnar’s abilities, enhancing open-field combat effectiveness.

Strategies for Maximizing Ragnar Lodbrok’s Potential

• Focus on Mixed Troops: Ragnar’s talents and skills are optimized for leading diverse unit types. Deploying mixed troops leverages his full potential.
• Utilize in City Assaults: His skills that increase damage to cities and expand troop capacity make him ideal for leading rallies against enemy strongholds.
• Enhance Rage Generation: Pairing Ragnar with commanders or equipment that boost rage generation allows more frequent activation of his powerful active skill, maintaining offensive and defensive buffs.
• Equip Appropriate Gear: Focus on equipment that enhances attack and defense stats across all troop types to complement Ragnar’s leadership role.

By strategically building Ragnar Lodbrok’s talents, selecting synergistic pairings, and employing effective combat strategies, players can harness his full capabilities to dominate in Rise of Kingdoms.