Legendary 
Archer Skill damage Released 2025Shapur I
Shahanshah
I am king of all kings, whether within Persia or without.
Shapur I is Z tier in Rally, Z tier in Swarming on our current tier lists. Best paired with Ashurbanipal and Alp Arslan.
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Tier by mode
Upgrade order
2 
1 
3 
4 Skill 2, then 1, then 3, then 4
Minimum investment
5 5 5 5 Needs every skill at 5
Best build
Formation Wedge
Accessory Horn of Fury 
Accessory Ring of Doom Talents Archer 40 Skill 34 74 points
40 Archer
0 Conquering
34 Skill
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Skills
Skill at a glance
Active skill Skill 1
Might of the Shahanshah
Rage requirement: 1000
- Single target
- Lasts 2 to 4s
Deals additional damage to a target troop every second for 4 seconds (Damage Factor 800). If the target has less than 500 Rage, it also cannot receive shield effects for the next 2 seconds.
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- Shield
- Rage
Questions about Shapur I
- Is Shapur I good in Rise of Kingdoms?
- On our current tier lists Shapur I is ranked Z tier in Rally, Z tier in Swarming.
- Who is the best pairing for Shapur I?
- The best partners for Shapur I are Ashurbanipal, Alp Arslan, and Yi Seong-Gye.
- In what order should I upgrade the skills of Shapur I?
- Level them in this order: Humiliation of Rome (skill 2), then Might of the Shahanshah (skill 1), then Blessed By the Atash (skill 3), then Stout Walls of Bishapur (skill 4).
- How many skill levels does Shapur I need?
- Shapur I needs every skill at level 5 (5-5-5-5) before the commander pulls their weight.
- What troop type is Shapur I?
- Shapur I is a Legendary Archer commander.