Charles Martel
Rarity: Legendary
Talents: Infantry, Garrison, Defense
Civilization: France
Video Guide
Commander Details
How to get Charles Martel in Rise of Kingdoms:
- Tavern: Golden Chest
- Expedition Medal Store: Rare
- Universal Sculptures
- Daily Special Offer Chests
- Mightiest Governor Event: Day 65 of your Kingdom
| Tier* | B |
| Open Field | B |
| Rallying Objectives | C |
| Rallying Cities | C |
| Defending Objectives | A |
| Defending Cities | A |
| Canyon | B |
| Barbs & Forts | C |
| Pros | Cons |
| – Tank: Can take large amounts of damage – High counterattack damage – Often ignored in open field fights when primary commander | – Low damage output due to no skill damage – No debuffs or other support skills |
Talent Tree Builds
Best Charles Martel Talent Trees in Rise of Kingdoms
Skills
 Shield of Francia Active Skill | Rage Requirement: 1000 Troops led by this commander deal increased damage for 4 seconds, and gain a shield for 4 seconds which can absorb a large amount of damage. Upgrade Preview: Direct Damage Factor: 600 / 700 / 800 / 1000 / 1200 Damage Bonus: 10% / 14% / 18% / 24% / 30% |
 Heavy Infantry Passive Skill | Infantry units led by this commander gain increased defense and increased health. Upgrade Preview: Infantry Defense Bonus: 5% / 7% / 9% / 12% / 15% Infantry Health Bonus: 5% / 7% / 9% / 12% / 15% |
 The Uncrowned King Passive Skill | When this commander is leading the garrison of your own city, garrison troops gain increased attack, and the Watchtower gains increased defense. Upgrade Preview: Watchtower Defense Bonus: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% Garrison Attack Bonus: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% |
 Martel’s Counterattack Passive Skill | Troops led by this commander gain increased counterattack damage. Upgrade Preview: Counterattack Damage Bonus: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30% |
 Rise from the Ashes Enhanced: Heavy Infantry | Infantry units led by this commander gain 20% increased defense, 20% increased health, and 20% increased march speed. |
History
Charles Martel was a Frankish statesman and military leader who as Duke and Prince of the Franks and Mayor of the Palace, was the facto ruler of Francia from 718 until his death. In 732, the army of the Umayyad Caliphate led by Al Ghhafiqiii met Frankish and Burgundian forces under Charles in an area between the cities of Tours and Poitiers, leading to a decisive, historically important Frankish victory known as the Battle of Tours, ending the “last of the great Arab invasion of France”, a military victory termed “brilliant” on the part of Charles. Charles is also considered to be a founding figure of the European Middle Ages. Skilled as an administrator as well as a warrior, he is credited with a seminal role in the emerging responsibilities of the knights of courts, and so in the development of the Frankish system of feudalism.