Rise of Kingdoms Beginner Guide 2026 | Start the RIGHT Way

Getting Started in Rise of Kingdoms

This guide provides essential strategies for new players in Rise of Kingdoms to ensure a strong start. The host emphasizes that early game decisions significantly impact long-term success.

Civilization Selection and Account Management

• Civilization Choice: The host recommends starting with China for its beneficial early-game buffs, including increased troop defense, action point recovery, and building speed.
• Farming Accounts: For low-spenders, creating multiple farming accounts is highly recommended to provide resources to your main account.
• Kingdom Selection: Ensure you spawn in the newest kingdom possible to maintain an equal playing field with other players.

Alliance Importance

• Join Early: Joining a top-three alliance immediately is crucial to receive alliance help, which reduces building and research times.
• Alliance Chests: These provide valuable resources and speedups, making it essential to join active, high-ranking alliances.

Gameplay Tips

• Action Points: Always spend your action points to farm barbarians, as they provide essential resources and speedups.
• Resource Management: Food and wood are the easiest resources to obtain, while gold is the most challenging.
• City Hall Progression: Do not rush to upgrade every building. Prioritize upgrading your City Hall to unlock higher unit capacities and more troop dispatch queues. Focus on upgrading the Alliance Center and Academy first.

Technology and Commanders

• Economic Tech: Prioritize economic technology, specifically Engineering (building speed) and Mathematics (research speed), before focusing on military technology.
• Commander Strategy: Focus on leveling up and expertising a single commander at a time. For free-to-play players, Sun Tzu is an excellent choice for infantry, and Aethelflaed is highly recommended and can be obtained through the expedition mode.