William – Rise of Kingdoms

The Conqueror

Rarity: Legendary

Talents: Cavalry, Versatility, Attack

Civilization: Britain

Video Guide

Commander Details

How to get William in Rise of Kingdoms:

Wheel of Fortune: Day 542 in your Kingdom
Universal Sculptures
Card King Event

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

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

Pros	Cons
– Decent AoE skill damage – Prevents skill damage buffs – Provides powerful rage regeneration effect for nearby allies – Deals extra damage when swarming a target – Powerful even as 5/5/5/1	– Dies quickly unless paired with a Tank commander – Often targeted in open field fights

Talent Tree Builds

Best William Talent Trees in Rise of Kingdoms

Skills

History

William I, known as William the Conqueror, was the first Norman king of England and ruled from 1066 to 1087.

In 1066, William I, Duke of Normandy, invaded and conquered England in the Norman Conquest. In the decisive battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066, his troops killed King Harold II and defeated his army. The Norman conquest forever changed the course of English history. Commercially, religiously and culturally, England at once became much more closely connected with continental Europe.

Also, by order of Wilhelm, the famous “Book of the Last Judgment” was compiled – a compilation of materials from the land census of most of England and parts of Wales.

Hidden Bloodline Active	Rage Requirement: 1000 Deal damage to up to 3 targets in a forward-facing rectangle area. Damage dealt to each target is reduced by 15% for each additional target after the first. Attacked troops’ extra skill damage from buffs cannot take effect, and their march speed is reduced for 3 seconds. Upgrade Preview: Direct Damage Factor: 900 / 1000 / 1100 / 1300 / 1500 March Speed Reduction: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30%
Charge of Hastings Passive	All cavalry units under his command get their attack increased and march speed increased. While in alliance territory, all troops’ damage is increased. Upgrade Preview: Cavalry Attack Bonus: 10% / 12% / 14% / 16% / 20% Cavalry March Speed Bonus: 3% / 6% / 9% / 12% / 15% Damage Bonus: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10%
Norman Conquest Passive	While on the map, all commanded cavalry units’ attack is increased, and normal attacks have a 10% chance to inflict direct damage to the target. If the target is surrounded, it will take extra damage. Up to 5 surrounding troops are counted when calculating extra damage. Upgrade Preview: Cavalry Attack Bonus: 10% / 12% / 14% / 16% / 20% Direct Damage Factor: 600 / 650 / 700 / 750 / 800 Damage Factor (Surrounded): 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 80
Scourge of the North Passive	When “Hidden Bloodline” hits a target, this commander’s troops gain increased defense for 3 seconds. When “Hidden Bloodline” hits two or more targets, all this commander’s troops and nearby allied troops gain increased defense and 50 rage per second for 3 seconds. Upgrade Preview: Defense Bonus: 10% / 12% / 14% / 16% / 20%
Judgement Day Enhanced: Norman Conquest	While on the map, all commanded cavalry units’ attack is increased by 30%, and normal attacks have a 10% chance to inflict direct damage to the target (Damage Factor 1000). If the target is surrounded, it will take extra damage (Damage Factor: number of surrounding troops x100). Up to 5 surrounding troops are counted when calculating extra damage.