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

How to Obtain Leonidas I

In Rise of Kingdoms, Leonidas I becomes available through specific in-game events:

• Mightiest Governor Event (MGE): Leonidas is introduced as a reward approximately 400 days after a kingdom’s inception. Securing a top position in this competitive event is essential to unlock him.
• Card King Event: For those unable to obtain him via MGE, the Card King event offers an alternative method to unlock Leonidas, albeit at a slower pace.

Skills Overview

Leonidas I’s skills are tailored to enhance infantry units’ durability and combat effectiveness:

King of Sparta Active Skill	Rage Requirement: 1000 Increases the health of troops led by Leonidas I for 3 seconds. Deals damage to up to 3 targets a fan-shaped area. Targets under the effects of Silence or Attack Reduction will take an additional 50% damage. Upgrade Preview: Health Bonus: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30% Direct Damage Factor: 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 / 600
Three Hundred Spartans Passive Skill	When the army led by this commander contains only infantry units, increases defense and increases speed of rage gained. Upgrade Preview: Defense Bonus: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30 Speed of Rage Gained: 5% / 7% / 9% / 12% / 15%
Honorable Sacrifice Passive Skill	When the army led by this commander has been reduced to less than 50% strength, there is a chance to gain a shield when attacked that lasts for 3 seconds. While the shield lasts, increase the attack of own infantry troops by 3%. Upgrade Preview: Shield (Self): 600 / 650 / 700 / 750 / 800 Attack Bonus: 3% / 6% / 9% / 12% / 15%
Son of the Lion Passive Skill	While on the map, Leonidas I’s attack have a 25% chance to increase all damage dealth by his own troops, lasts for 5 seconds and stacks up to 4 times. Upgrade Preview: Damage Bonus: 5% / 6% / 7% / 8% / 10%
Battle of Thermopylae New Skill: Passive Skill	When the army led by this commander has been reduced to less than 10% strength, increase all damage dealt by 400% and increase damage reduction by 50%, lasts for 10 seconds. This effect can trigger only once per hour after the army has left the city.

Optimal Talent Builds

Focusing on the Infantry and Defense talent trees maximizes Leonidas’s battlefield effectiveness:

• Open Field Build: Prioritize talents that enhance infantry durability and rage generation, such as Hold the Line and Fleet of Foot.
• Sunset Canyon Build: Emphasize talents that boost survivability and damage output, including Strong of Body and Snare of Thorns.

Effective Commander Pairings

Pairing Leonidas with complementary commanders amplifies his strengths:

	Guan Yu: A premier pairing, Guan Yu’s Silence effect synergizes with Leonidas’s skills, enhancing damage output.
	Harald Sigurdsson: Combining Leonidas’s defensive capabilities with Harald’s offensive prowess creates a balanced and formidable force.
	Charles Martel: Offers additional tankiness, making this duo resilient in prolonged engagements.

Strategies for Maximizing Leonidas I’s Potential

• Infantry Exclusivity: Ensure armies led by Leonidas consist solely of infantry to fully benefit from his skill set.
• Rage Management: Leverage talents and pairings that boost rage generation, enabling frequent activation of his powerful active skill.
• Timing Engagements: Monitor troop strength to capitalize on skills that trigger under specific conditions, such as Honorable Sacrifice and Battle of Thermopylae.

Incorporating Leonidas I into your commander lineup enhances your infantry’s performance, especially in open-field battles and strategic game modes like Sunset Canyon. With the right talent builds, pairings, and strategies, Leonidas stands as a stalwart leader on the battlefield.