A Comprehensive Guide to Elite and Advanced Commanders in Rise of Kingdoms
Commanders are the backbone of your army in Rise of Kingdoms, each bringing unique skills, specialties, and roles to the battlefield. They are categorized into four rarities: Advanced, Elite, Epic, and Legendary. While Epic and Legendary commanders often steal the spotlight, Advanced and Elite commanders play an essential role in the early game and can be leveraged for long term utility in specific areas like resource gathering and mobility. This guide provides a comprehensive, updated overview of Advanced and Elite commanders, their skills, and their strategic applications.
If you’d like to know more about the combat in Rise of Kingdoms, check out our Combat Guide. If you want to know more about the civilisations in Rise of Kingdoms, check out our Civilisations Guide.
Why Focus on Advanced and Elite Commanders?
Advanced (green) and Elite (blue) commanders are typically the first leaders you acquire, and they are significantly easier to upgrade compared to their Epic and Legendary counterparts. They are particularly useful for new players due to their accessibility and the relatively low cost of enhancing their skills. These commanders are best utilized for:
- Resource Gathering: Specialized commanders like Constance and Gaius Marius offer bonuses that accelerate city growth.
- Early Combat: Commanders like Lancelot and Dragon Lancer provide mobility and offensive bonuses ideal for early skirmishes.
- Secondary Roles: As you acquire stronger commanders, Advanced and Elite leaders can serve as secondary commanders to supplement primary commanders with additional buffs.
List of Advanced and Elite Commanders
Below is an updated and detailed list of all Advanced and Elite commanders, including their skills, roles, and optimal usage.
Elite Commanders
- Gaius Marius (Elite)
Specialty: Gathering
Skills:
Active Skill: Earthquake
Deals damage to a single target and slightly increases resource gathering speed for a short time.
Passive Skills:
Boosts wood and stone gathering speed.
Increases troop load capacity, enabling more resources to be carried.
Usage:
Gaius Marius is one of the best gathering commanders for wood and stone. He pairs well with Sarka or Constance to maximize efficiency, making him a cornerstone of early resource management.
- Constance (Elite)
Specialty: Gathering
Skills:
Active Skill: Meadow Harvest
Temporarily increases food gathering speed by a significant percentage.
Passive Skills:
Boosts gathering speed for gold and other resources.
Reduces troop load time during collection.
Usage:
Constance is indispensable for food and gold gathering, which become critical in the midtolate game. With proper talents, she remains one of the most effective gatherers throughout the game.
- Sarka (Elite)
Specialty: Gathering
Skills:
Active Skill: Queen’s Grace
Boosts overall gathering speed and provides minor troop healing.
Passive Skills:
Increases gathering rates for all resources.
Speeds up troop return times after gathering.
Usage:
Sarka is versatile and effective for mixed resource nodes. Her ability to return resources faster makes her invaluable for rapid deployments.
- Lancelot (Elite)
Specialty: Mobility
Skills:
Active Skill: Knight’s Charge
Deals direct damage to a single target and boosts march speed temporarily.
Passive Skills:
Increases cavalry attack power.
Boosts overall march speed.
Usage:
Lancelot excels in early cavalry skirmishes and fast troop movements. Use him to chase enemies or reinforce allies during the early game.
- Dragon Lancer (Elite)
Specialty: Mobility
Skills:
Active Skill: Spearhead
Increases march speed and deals minor damage to a single target.
Passive Skills:
Reduces damage taken from barbarians.
Enhances cavalry attack power.
Usage:
Dragon Lancer is ideal for map exploration and early PvE battles. His bonuses against barbarians are especially useful during early campaigns.
Advanced Commanders
- City Keeper (Advanced)
Specialty: Infantry
Skills:
Active Skill: Heroic Strike
Deals damage to a single target and boosts defense temporarily.
Passive Skills:
Enhances infantry attack and defense stats.
Usage:
City Keeper is a basic infantry commander for early battles. While limited in long term viability, he can be a secondary commander early on to provide buffs to infantry troops.
- Centurion (Advanced)
Specialty: Gathering
Skills:
Active Skill: Military Discipline
Increases troop load capacity temporarily.
Passive Skills:
Enhances overall gathering speed for all resources.
Increases troop load for more efficient resource collection.
Usage:
Centurion is a generalist for gathering and pairs well with more specialized gatherers like Constance or Gaius Marius.
- Markswoman (Advanced)
Specialty: Archery
Skills:
Active Skill: Suppressive Volley
Deals minor damage to a single target and reduces their defense temporarily.
Passive Skills:
Enhances archer attack power.
Usage:
Markswoman is an entry level commander for archer based strategies. She works well as a secondary commander during early game combat.
Skill Upgrades and Sculptures
Upgrading Advanced and Elite commanders requires their specific sculptures, which are easier to obtain than those for higherrarity commanders. The total sculptures needed for maxing skills are:
Advanced Commanders: 230 sculptures.
Elite Commanders: 340 sculptures.
Enhancing their star levels unlocks additional skills and raises their level cap. Use Starlight Sculptures strategically to prioritize commanders that align with your gameplay goals.
Transitioning to Higher Rarity Commanders
While Advanced and Elite commanders form the foundation of your early game, they eventually give way to Epic and Legendary commanders, who possess superior stats, skills, and specialties. However, gatherers like Constance and Sarka remain valuable throughout the game for resource collection. Use these commanders strategically as secondary leaders or in supporting roles to maximize their utility.
Advanced and Elite commanders play a vital role in Rise of Kingdoms, particularly in the early stages. Their accessible skills and versatility make them indispensable for resource gathering, early combat, and mobility. With careful planning and upgrades, these commanders can provide the foundation you need to progress effectively, setting the stage for your Epic and Legendary leaders to shine. Whether you’re a new player or looking to refine your strategy, leveraging these commanders correctly will help you rise to greatness. For the best gaming experience, play Rise of Kingdoms on PC with BlueStacks.
