Wu Zetian
Rarity: Legendary
Talents: Leadership, Garrison, Support
Civilization: China
Video Guide
Commander Details
How to get Wu Zetian in Rise of Kingdoms:
- Lost Kingdom Event Reward: KvK 2
- Universal Sculptures
- Card King Event
| Tier* | D |
| Open Field | D |
| Rallying Objectives | D |
| Rallying Cities | D |
| Defending Objectives | S |
| Defending Cities | S |
| Canyon | D |
| Barbs & Forts | D |
| Pros | Cons |
| – One of the best garrison captains in the game – Can be used with mixed troops | – Outclassed late game by other garrison captains such as Theodora, Yi Sun-sin, and Zenobia – Needs to be expertised, large investment |
Talent Tree Builds
Best Wu Zetian Talent Trees in Rise of Kingdoms
Skills
 Mandate of Heaven Active Skill | Rage Requirement: 1000 Deal direct damage to the target and heals a portion of slightly wounded units in troops led by this commander. Upgrade Preview: Direct Damage Factor: 500 / 600 / 700 / 800 / 1000 Healing Factor: 100 / 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 |
 Lion Rider Passive Skill | While this commander is leading the garrison of your own city or a stronghold, all troops led by this commander deal increased damage, and deal extra damage to rallied enemies. Upgrade Preview: Damage Bonus: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% Damage to Rallied Armies Increased: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% |
 Tears of Blood Passive Skill | Troops led by this commander gain increased defense and health, and have a 10% chance, when attacked, to Silence [render unable to use active skill(s)] the attacking enemy for 2 seconds. Upgrade Preview: Defense Bonus: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% Troop Health: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% |
 Legacy Passive Skill | While this commander is leading the garrison of your own city or a stronghold, all troops led by this commander take less skill damage, and they have a 50% chance to gain increased defense for 3 seconds whenever taking skill damage. Upgrade Preview: Skill Damage Taken Reduction: 3% / 5% / 8% / 11% / 15% Defense Bonus: 5% / 8% / 11% / 15% / 20% |
 Brightest Sky New Skill: Passive Skill | Troops led by this commander deal 20% increased counterattack damage, and have a 10% chance, when attacked, to deal damage (Damage Factor 500) to the attacking enemy. |
History
Wu Zetian was the first Empress of China to rule the country herself. Given a good education by her father, she started as a consort to the Emperor, and slowly worked her way up to Empress. She effectively became the actual ruler when the Emperor had a stroke. When her husband died, she either killed or exiled most of her sons, preserving the throne for her youngest, most easily-controlled child. Eventually, her son gave up the title of Emperor, and Wu Zetian, at last, became supreme ruler in name as well. She became known for her ruthlessness, creating a secret police force which eliminated many corrupt officials and conspirators who wanted one of her sons on the throne. While many historians remember her as cruel, she is also to be remembered for major expansions of China’ s territories, and for making Buddhism the new state religion over Daoism. She famously left her tombstone blank, saying that history would decide her true legacy.