Aethelflaed – Rise of Kingdoms

Lady of the Mercians

Rarity: Legendary

Talents: Leadership, Peacekeeping, Support

Civilization: Britain

Video Guide

Commander Details

How to get Aethelflaed in Rise of Kingdoms:

Expedition Medal Store: Max 3 per day
Treasure of the Warrior Queen (Common)

Tier*	B
Open Field	A
Rallying Objectives	C
Rallying Cities	C
Defending Objectives	D
Defending Cities	D
Canyon	S
Barbs & Forts	S

*Overall Tier ranking is relative to all other Legendary Commanders, whereas individual categories are based solely on the commander in question.

Pros	Cons
– Decent damage half-circle AoE – Powerful AoE debuff – Works with mixed troop army – Obtained for free over time – High PvE damage and Experience bonus – Very strong in canyon	– Targeted immediately in open field fights – Dies very quickly when targeted

Talent Tree Builds

Best Aethelflaed Talent Trees in Rise of Kingdoms

Skills

Arrow of Iron Active Skill	Rage Requirement: 1000 Deals damage to up to 5 targets in a forward-facing fan-shaped area, reducing their attack, defense and health for the next 2 seconds. Upgrade Preview: Direct Damage Factor: 400 / 500 / 600 / 700 / 800 Attack, Defense, and Health Reduction: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30%
The Thunderous Force Passive Skill	Troops led by this commander take less counterattack damage. Their attacks have a 10% chance to inflict Slow-down on the target, reducing its cavalry units’ march speed and other units’ march speed for 3 seconds. Upgrade Preview: Counterattack Damage Taken Reduction: 5% / 8% / 11% / 15% / 20% Cavalry March Speed Reduction: 20% / 25% / 30% / 40% / 50% Other Unit March Speed Reduction: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30%
Synergy Passive Skill	Troops led by this commander deal increased damage to barbarians [and other neutral units]. Both commanders gain increased experience. Upgrade Preview: Bonus Damage to Barbarians: 5% / 10% / 17% / 25% / 35% Experience Bonus: 5% / 10% / 17% / 25% / 35%
Fortress of Mercia Passive Skill	When this commander leads a rally attack, the rallied troop capacity is increased by 8%. When troops led by this commander consist of 3 or more different unit types, troops gain increased attack. Upgrade Preview: Rallied Army Capacity Bonus: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% Bonus Damage (3 Unit Types): 5% / 8% / 11% / 15% / 20%
Warrior Queen New skill: Passive Skill	Deals 20% increased damage to enemy troops when they are affected by Slow-down.

History

Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians, ruled Mercia in the English Midlands from 911 until her death. Born at the height of the Viking Invasions of England, she grew up in a land at war, fighting a losing battle against Danish conquerors. It is said that Æthelflæd ruled In her husband’s place for a decade after he became ill. When he died in 911, Æthelflæd became Myrcna hlædige, ‘Lady of the Mercians”. Before her death, she had taken back a large part of England and had more ready to surrender.