Rise of Kingdoms Troops Guide

Rise of Kingdoms has become one of the most popular mobile strategy games since it was released in 2019. In this Rise of Kingdoms Troops Guide, we analyze all the different RoK troop types helping you decide which to pick depending on your playstyle.

Rise of Kingdoms Troops Information

All the basics you need to know about the different RoK troop types. Which ones are strongest against the others and how many different tier levels there are of each.

Rise of Kingdom Troop Types

• Rise of Kingdom has 4 types of troops, including Infantry, Cavalry, Archer, and Siege.
• Each RoK Troop Type has its own role in gameplay.
  • Cavalry is known for its high-speed mobility.
  • Infantry is recognized to be tanky.
  • Archer is the unit with great AOE/Skill damage.
  • Siege is designed for farming with great loads. This makes them useful for RoK Farm Accounts.

• The marching speed for each of these troop types is different, which can be illustrated as Cavalry >> Archer >> Infantry >> Siege.
• Each troop type has a strength/weakness against another troop type.
  • Cavalry is strong against Archer but weak against Infantry.
  • Infantry is strong against Cavalry but weak against Archer.
  • Archer is strong against Infantry but weak against Cavalry.
  • Siege is weak against everything.

Rise of Kingdoms Troops Tiers

• Each RoK Troop Type has 5 tier levels.
• The higher the tier is, the better stats and graphics of troops are.
• However, the march speed of troops decreases as their tier level increases.
• From tier 4 and up, each civilization will have its own specialized unit in 3 types, infantry, cavalry, and archer.
• The specialized troops also play important roles in forming a Governor‘s playstyle. Have a look at our RoK Civilization Guide for further information on this topic.

Rise of Kingdoms Infantry Troops

• Infantry are currently the most popular RoK Troop Type in the game.
• They have great stats from PvP plus decent RoK Civilizations which attracts players.
• Furthermore, it costs infantry players less than other troop types to reach to specific milestones because of the great RoK Infantry Commanders!
• Infantry troops are trained in the Barracks building.
• Check out our list of the Best Rise of Kingdoms Infantry Commanders for more information on what makes a great Infantry Commander to pair with your Infantry Troops.

RoK Infantry Training Costs

Tier	Food	Wood	Stone	Gold	Time*
1	50	50			15s
2	100	100			30s
3	150	150		10	60s
4	300	300		20	80s
5	800	800		40	120s

*Training speed with no bonus or buff active.

RoK Infantry Healing Costs

Tier	Food	Wood	Stone	Gold	Time*
1	20	20			3s (all)
2	40	40			1s
3	60	60		4	2s
4	120	120		8	3s
5	320	320		160	4s

*Healing speed with no bonus or buff active.

Special Infantry Unit Stats

The stats for each troop has a significant impact on gameplay. Therefore, have a look at our RoK Civilization Guide to analyze the pros and cons of each, to have a suitable base for your playstyle!

Name	Tier	Civ	Atk	Def	HP	Load
Long Swordman	4	All	192	192	187	13
Legionary	4	Rome	192	202	187	13
Samurai	4	Japan	202	192	187	13
Berserker	4	Viking	192	197	192	13
Throwing Axeman	4	France	192	192	197	13
Royal Guard	5	All	220	212	216	15
Elite Legionary	5	Rome	221	222	216	15
Elite Samurai	5	Japan	232	212	216	15
Elite Berserker	5	Viking	221	216	222	15
Elite Throwing Axeman	5	France	221	212	227	15

Rise of Kingdoms Cavalry Troops

• Compared to Infantry and Archer units, Cavalry are quite average.
• Cavalry players will have a high march speed and use RoK Cavalry Commanders in a speed play tactic.
• Players find RoK Cavalry Units useful due to their strong mobility.
• Moreover, it is inexpensive to get a decent cavalry team combat-ready for e.g., Saladin or William.
• RoK Cavalry Troops are trained in the Stable building.
• Check out our list of the Best Rise of Kingdoms Cavalry Commanders for more information on what makes a great Cavalry Commander to pair with your Cavalry Troops.

RoK Cavalry Training Costs

Tier	Food	Wood	Stone	Gold	Time*
1	60	40			15s
2	100		75		30s
3	150		112	10	60s
4	300		225	20	80s
5	800		800	600	120s

*Training speed with no bonus or buff active.

RoK Cavalry Healing Costs

Tier	Food	Wood	Stone	Gold	Time*
1	24	16			3s (all)
2	40		30		1s
3	60		44	4	2s
4	120		90	8	3s
5	320		240	160	4s

*Healing speed with no bonus or buff active.

Special Cavalry Unit Stats

The stats for each troop has a significant impact on gameplay. Therefore, have a look at our RoK Civilization Guide to analyze the pros and cons of each, to have a suitable base for your playstyle!

Name	Tier	Civ	Atk	Def	HP	Load
Knight	4	Normal	187	192	192	10
Conquistador	4	Spain	197	192	192	10
Mamluk	4	Arabia	192	192	197	10
Cataphract	4	Byzantium	187	202	192	10
Teutonic Knight	4	Germany	187	197	197	10
Royal Guard	5	Normal	220	212	216	12
Elite Conquistador	5	Spain	232	212	216	12
Elite Mamluk	5	Arabia	227	212	222	12
Elite Cataphract	5	Byzantium	221	222	216	12
Elite Teutonic Knight	5	Germany	220	217	222	12

Rise of Kingdoms Archer Troops

• RoK Archer Troops tend not to be too popular in the game due to high cavalry vulnerability.
• A high-speed cavalry march is very difficult for Archer Troops to combat.
• Moreover, most RoK Archer Commanders need a lot of development to maintain a decent march. Check out our list of the Best Rise of Kingdoms Archer Commanders for some ideas on who may help you the most.
• Nevertheless, Archer Troops can deal massive damage with their marches as soon as the Commander achieves expertise, it is definitely worth the cost!

RoK Archer Training Costs

Tier	Food	Wood	Stone	Gold	Time*
1	40	60			15s
2		100	75		30s
3		150	112	10	60s
4		300	225	20	80s
5		800	800	600	120s

*Training speed with no bonus or buff active.

RoK Archer Healing Costs

Tier	Food	Wood	Stone	Gold	Time*
1	16	24			3s (all)
2		40	30		1s
3		60	44	4	2s
4		120	90	8	3s
5		320	240	160	4s

*Healing speed with no bonus or buff active.

Special Archer Unit Stats

The stats for each troop has a significant impact on gameplay. Therefore, have a look at our RoK Civilization Guide to analyze the pros and cons of each, to have a suitable base for your playstyle!

Name	Tier	Civ	Atk	Def	HP	Load
Crossbowman	4	Normal	192	192	187	11
Chu-Ko-Nu	4	Chine	197	197	187	11
Hwrang	4	Korea	192	202	187	11
Longbowman	4	Britain	202	192	187	11
Janissary	4	Ottoman	197	192	192	11
Maryannu	4	Egypt	192	192	197	11
Royal Crossbowman	5	Normal	220	216	212	13
Elite Chu-Ko-Nu	5	China	227	222	212	13
Elite Hwrang	5	Korea	221	227	212	13
Elite Longbowman	5	Britain	232	261	211	13
Elite Janissary	5	Ottoman	227	216	216	13
Elite Maryannu	5	Egypt	220	216	223	13

RoK Troop Tier Power Gain

For all Rise of Kingdoms Troops you build, you will see a small Power gain. The below table outlines how much RoK Power you will gain for each soldier built within the corresponding tier levels.

Category	Tier 1	Tier 2	Tier 3	Tier 4	Tier 5
Power	1	2	3	4	10

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