Is William I good in Rise of Kingdoms?

William I is not ranked on any current tier list.

Who is the best pairing for William I?

The best partners for William I are Alexander Nevsky, Genghis Khan, and Saladin.

What is the best talent build for William I?

Our Open field build for William I puts most points in the Cavalry tree.

In what order should I upgrade the skills of William I?

Level them in this order: Hidden Bloodline (skill 1), then Charge of Hastings (skill 2), then Norman Conquest (skill 3), then Scourge of the North (skill 4).

How many skill levels does William I need?

William I is usable from skill levels 5-5-1-1.

What troop type is William I?

William I is a Legendary Cavalry commander.

Legendary

Cavalry Skill damage Released 2020

William I

The Conqueror

See, I have taken England with both my hands.

Best paired with Alexander Nevsky and Genghis Khan.

Refreshed November 3, 2026 Last change October 7, 2026

Open in Talent Tree Maker

Tier by mode

- - Field - - Rally - - Garrison - - Swarming

Upgrade order

Skill 1, then 2, then 3, then 4

Minimum investment

Usable from these levels

Best build

Cavalry tree to Rallying Cry for rage, then Effortless and Fight To The Death in Attack. He is a nuker, feed him rage.

Rallying CryDisarmEmblazoned ShieldUndying FuryEffortlessFight To The DeathArmored Joints

Talents Cavalry 46 Attack 28 74 points

46 Cavalry

0 Versatility

28 Attack

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Skills

Skill at a glance

Active skill Skill 1

Hidden Bloodline

Area, up to 3 enemies
15% less per extra target
Lasts 3s

Deal damage to up to 3 targets in a forward-facing rectangle area. Damage dealt to each target is reduced by 15% for each additional target after the first. Attacked troops' extra skill damage from buffs cannot take effect, and their march speed is reduced for 3 seconds.

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Direct Damage Factor
March Speed 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
Skill damage
Slow

Questions about William I

Is William I good in Rise of Kingdoms?: William I is not ranked on any current tier list.
Who is the best pairing for William I?: The best partners for William I are Alexander Nevsky, Genghis Khan, and Saladin.
What is the best talent build for William I?: Our Open field build for William I puts most points in the Cavalry tree.
In what order should I upgrade the skills of William I?: Level them in this order: Hidden Bloodline (skill 1), then Charge of Hastings (skill 2), then Norman Conquest (skill 3), then Scourge of the North (skill 4).
How many skill levels does William I need?: William I is usable from skill levels 5-5-1-1.
What troop type is William I?: William I is a Legendary Cavalry commander.