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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.
RoK Trebuchet Siege Troop
  • 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 Strengths and Weaknesses

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

Rise of Kingdoms Royal Guard 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

TierFoodWoodStoneGoldTime*
1505015s
210010030s
31501501060s
43003002080s
580080040120s

*Training speed with no bonus or buff active.

RoK Infantry Healing Costs

TierFoodWoodStoneGoldTime*
120203s (all)
240401s
3606042s
412012083s
53203201604s

*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!

NameTierCivAtkDefHPLoad
Long Swordman4All19219218713
Legionary4Rome19220218713
Samurai4Japan20219218713
Berserker4Viking19219719213
Throwing Axeman4France19219219713
Royal Guard5All22021221615
Elite Legionary5Rome22122221615
Elite Samurai5Japan23221221615
Elite Berserker5Viking22121622215
Elite Throwing Axeman5France22121222715

Rise of Kingdoms Cavalry Troops

RoK Royal Knight Cavalry Troop
  • 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

TierFoodWoodStoneGoldTime*
1604015s
21007530s
31501121060s
43002252080s
5800800600120s

*Training speed with no bonus or buff active.

RoK Cavalry Healing Costs

TierFoodWoodStoneGoldTime*
124163s (all)
240301s
3604442s
41209083s
53202401604s

*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!

NameTierCivAtkDefHPLoad
Knight4Normal18719219210
Conquistador4Spain19719219210
Mamluk4Arabia19219219710
Cataphract4Byzantium18720219210
Teutonic Knight4Germany18719719710
Royal Guard5Normal22021221612
Elite Conquistador5Spain23221221612
Elite Mamluk5Arabia22721222212
Elite Cataphract5Byzantium22122221612
Elite Teutonic Knight5Germany22021722212

Rise of Kingdoms Archer Troops

RoK Elite Chu-Ko-Nu Archer Troop
  • 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

TierFoodWoodStoneGoldTime*
1406015s
21007530s
31501121060s
43002252080s
5800800600120s

*Training speed with no bonus or buff active.

RoK Archer Healing Costs

TierFoodWoodStoneGoldTime*
116243s (all)
240301s
3604442s
41209083s
53202401604s

*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!

NameTierCivAtkDefHPLoad
Crossbowman4Normal19219218711
Chu-Ko-Nu4Chine19719718711
Hwrang4Korea19220218711
Longbowman4Britain20219218711
Janissary4Ottoman19719219211
Maryannu4Egypt19219219711
Royal Crossbowman5Normal22021621213
Elite Chu-Ko-Nu5China22722221213
Elite Hwrang5Korea22122721213
Elite Longbowman5Britain23226121113
Elite Janissary5Ottoman22721621613
Elite Maryannu5Egypt22021622313

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.

CategoryTier 1Tier 2Tier 3Tier 4Tier 5
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