Is Philip II good in Rise of Kingdoms?

On our current tier lists Philip II is ranked B tier in Open field.

Who is the best pairing for Philip II?

The best partners for Philip II are Arthur Pendragon, Bai Qi, and Liu Che.

What is the best talent build for Philip II?

Our Open field build for Philip II puts most points in the Leadership tree.

In what order should I upgrade the skills of Philip II?

Level them in this order: Macedonian Phalanx (skill 1), then Sarissa (skill 2), then League of Corinth (skill 3), then Conqueror of Chaeronea (skill 4).

How many skill levels does Philip II need?

Philip II needs every skill at level 5 (5-5-5-5) before the commander pulls their weight.

What troop type is Philip II?

Philip II is a Legendary Leadership commander.

Legendary

Leadership Skill damage Released 2024

Philip II

Star of the Argeadai

My son, seek out a kingdom worthy of your ambitions. Macedon is too small for you.

Philip II is B tier in Open field on our current tier lists. Best paired with Arthur Pendragon and Bai Qi.

Refreshed November 3, 2026 Last change October 7, 2026

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Tier by mode

B Field - - Rally - - Garrison - - Swarming

Upgrade order

Skill 1, then 2, then 3, then 4

Minimum investment

Needs every skill at 5

Best build

Leadership to Name of the King for mixed troops, a little Rejuvenate since he is already near rage cap.

Name Of The KingStrategic ProwessClose FormationRejuvenateLoose Formation

Talents Leadership 44 Support 30 74 points

44 Leadership

0 Versatility

30 Support

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Skills

Skill at a glance

Active skill Skill 1

Macedonian Phalanx

Rage requirement: 1000

Up to 5 allies
Lasts 2s

For the next 2 seconds, up to 5 nearby allied or friendly troops (including this commander's troop): - Take 10% less damage. - Deal 20% more damage. The effects of this skill are multiplied by 2 for this commander's troop.

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Damage Reduction
Damage Bonus

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Allied troops in range get the effect, up to the limit. Drag to turn the view.

Questions about Philip II

Is Philip II good in Rise of Kingdoms?: On our current tier lists Philip II is ranked B tier in Open field.
Who is the best pairing for Philip II?: The best partners for Philip II are Arthur Pendragon, Bai Qi, and Liu Che.
What is the best talent build for Philip II?: Our Open field build for Philip II puts most points in the Leadership tree.
In what order should I upgrade the skills of Philip II?: Level them in this order: Macedonian Phalanx (skill 1), then Sarissa (skill 2), then League of Corinth (skill 3), then Conqueror of Chaeronea (skill 4).
How many skill levels does Philip II need?: Philip II needs every skill at level 5 (5-5-5-5) before the commander pulls their weight.
What troop type is Philip II?: Philip II is a Legendary Leadership commander.