Is Tokugawa Ieyasu good in Rise of Kingdoms?

On our current tier lists Tokugawa Ieyasu is ranked Z tier in Garrison.

Who is the best pairing for Tokugawa Ieyasu?

The best partners for Tokugawa Ieyasu are Gorgo and Heraclius.

What is the best talent build for Tokugawa Ieyasu?

Our Garrison build for Tokugawa Ieyasu puts most points in the Smite tree.

In what order should I upgrade the skills of Tokugawa Ieyasu?

Level them in this order: Aoi Over Sekigahara (skill 1), then Nikkō Tōshō (skill 3), then Nagashino Gambit (skill 4), then Mikawa Bushi (skill 2).

How many skill levels does Tokugawa Ieyasu need?

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

What troop type is Tokugawa Ieyasu?

Tokugawa Ieyasu is a Legendary Infantry commander.

Legendary

Infantry Smite damage Released 2025

Tokugawa Ieyasu

Tosho Daigongen

Life is like walking a long road with a heavy load. There is no need to hurry.

Tokugawa Ieyasu is Z tier in Garrison on our current tier lists. Best paired with Gorgo and Heraclius.

Refreshed November 3, 2026 Last change October 7, 2026

Open in Talent Tree Maker

Tier by mode

- - Field - - Rally

Z Garrison - - Swarming

Upgrade order

Skill 1, then 3, then 4, then 2

Minimum investment

Needs every skill at 5

Best build

Smite tree for his shields and smite procs, infantry for stats, the core garrison talents.

Hold The LineFight or FlightTo the Bitter EndAn Eye for an EyeEnhanced SmiteImpregnable

Talents Infantry 28 Garrison 13 Smite 33 74 points

28 Infantry

13 Garrison

33 Smite

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Skills

Skill at a glance

Active skill Skill 1

Aoi Over Sekigahara

Rage requirement: 1000

Single target
Lasts 2 to 3s

Deals smite damage to a target troop (Damage Factor 2400) and reduces its Defense by 10% for 3 seconds. This commander's troop gains a damage-absorbing Mighty Shield for 2 seconds (Damage Factor 600).

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Smite Damage Factor
Defense Reduction
Mighty Shield Damage Factor

Your troop Enemies

Opening preview

The ringed troop is the skill target: it takes the hit and any effect that follows. Drag to turn the view.

Smite damage
Shield
Debuff

Questions about Tokugawa Ieyasu

Is Tokugawa Ieyasu good in Rise of Kingdoms?: On our current tier lists Tokugawa Ieyasu is ranked Z tier in Garrison.
Who is the best pairing for Tokugawa Ieyasu?: The best partners for Tokugawa Ieyasu are Gorgo and Heraclius.
What is the best talent build for Tokugawa Ieyasu?: Our Garrison build for Tokugawa Ieyasu puts most points in the Smite tree.
In what order should I upgrade the skills of Tokugawa Ieyasu?: Level them in this order: Aoi Over Sekigahara (skill 1), then Nikkō Tōshō (skill 3), then Nagashino Gambit (skill 4), then Mikawa Bushi (skill 2).
How many skill levels does Tokugawa Ieyasu need?: Tokugawa Ieyasu needs every skill at level 5 (5-5-5-5) before the commander pulls their weight.
What troop type is Tokugawa Ieyasu?: Tokugawa Ieyasu is a Legendary Infantry commander.