Legendary 
Leadership Skill damage Released 2019Æthelflæd
Lady of the Mercians
The fanciest robes in the world are only half as handsome as a military uniform.
Best paired with Saladin and Yi Seong-Gye.
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Tier by mode
Upgrade order
1 
2 
4 
3 Skill 1, then 2, then 4, then 3
Minimum investment
5 5 5 5 Needs every skill at 5
Best build
Support tree to Cage of Thorns for the slow, which feeds her expertise damage on slowed targets.
Cage of ThornsRejuvenateBurning BloodHidden WrathStrategic Prowess
Talents Leadership 34 Support 40 74 points
34 Leadership
0 Peacekeeping
40 Support
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Skills
Skill at a glance
Active skill Skill 1
Arrow of Iron
- Fan, up to 5 enemies
- Lasts 2s
Deals damage to up to 5 targets in a forward-facing fan-shaped area, reducing their attack, defence and health for the next 2 seconds.
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- Direct Damage Factor
- Attack, Defense, and Health Reduction
Your troop Enemies
Opening preview
Troops inside the area are hit, nearest first, up to the limit. Drag to turn the view.
- Direct damage
- Debuff
Questions about Æthelflæd
- Is Æthelflæd good in Rise of Kingdoms?
- Æthelflæd is not ranked on any current tier list.
- Who is the best pairing for Æthelflæd?
- The best partners for Æthelflæd are Saladin, Yi Seong-Gye, and Sun Tzu.
- What is the best talent build for Æthelflæd?
- Our Open field build for Æthelflæd puts most points in the Support tree.
- In what order should I upgrade the skills of Æthelflæd?
- Level them in this order: Arrow of Iron (skill 1), then Thunderous Force (skill 2), then Fortress of Mercia (skill 4), then Synergy (skill 3).
- How many skill levels does Æthelflæd need?
- Æthelflæd needs every skill at level 5 (5-5-5-5) before the commander pulls their weight.
- What troop type is Æthelflæd?
- Æthelflæd is a Legendary Leadership commander.