Charlemagne

This information is current as of August 2026.

Charlemagne is a legendary commander in Rise of Kingdoms with the specializations “Leadership,” “Capture,” and “Attack.” He is one of the strongest commanders for raids and sieges thanks to his powerful buffs for mixed troops and his damage against garrisons. Charlemagne is a VIP commander available through in-game purchases from chests.

Historical Background

Charlemagne, or Carloman, was King of the Franks and Lombards, as well as Emperor of the West. He united most of Western Europe into a single state—the Frankish Empire. Charlemagne implemented administrative, military, and educational reforms that laid the foundation for medieval European civilization. His reign is considered the golden age of the Frankish Empire and the beginning of the Carolingian era.

Charlemagne’s Skills

Active Skill — Sword of the Carolingians

Rage required: 1,000. Deals direct damage to the target and reduces its defense for 3 seconds.

Direct Damage: 400 / 500 / 600 / 800 / 1000
Defense Reduction: 10% / 13% / 16% / 20% / 25%

Passive Ability — Frankish Empire

Increases troop capacity and the attack power of all troop types.

Troop Capacity Bonus: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10%
Attack bonus: 4% / 5% / 6% / 8% / 10%

Passive Skill — Aachen Court

Increases damage dealt by all unit types when attacking garrisons.

Damage Bonus: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10%

Passive Skill — Charlemagne

Increases the defense and health of all troop types.

Defense Bonus: 4% / 5% / 6% / 8% / 10%
Health Bonus: 4% / 5% / 6% / 8% / 10%

Expert Skill — Emperor’s Sword

Enhances the active skill "Sword of the Carolingians." Deals direct damage (multiplier 1300) and reduces the target's defense by 25% for 3 seconds.

Skill Leveling Priority

Optimal skill distribution — 5-5-1-1 or full expertise:

First skill at level 5 — the main source of damage and the debuff (-25% defense).
Second skill at level 5 — +10% troop capacity and +10% attack.
Third skill at level 1—sufficient for the base garrison bonus.
The fourth skill at 1 is enough for the defense and health bonuses.

Best Charlemagne Combinations in 2026

Top Pair: Charlemagne + Richard I

Richard I is the best partner for Charlemagne. Richard provides massive healing and defense, while Charlemagne adds damage and debuffs. This combo creates an unkillable tank with high damage output. Ideal for rallies and long battles.

Top Rally Combo: Charlemagne + Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar adds extra troops, defense, and a damage bonus. Together with Charlemagne, they form a powerful rally duo with a massive army and high survivability.

Alternative combinations

Charlemagne + Frederick I — Frederick adds healing and damage reduction. Good for long battles.
Charlemagne + Alexander the Great — Alexander adds a shield and anti-heal. A powerful combo for rallies against heal-dependent garrisons.
Charlemagne + Yi Seong-Gye — YSG adds AoE damage. A nuker combo for large-scale battles.
Charlemagne + El Cid — El Cid adds disarm and archer damage. A good combo for crowd control.

Charlemagne’s Talent Tree

Charlemagne uses three talent trees: Leadership, Conquest, and Attack.

Rally Build (Conquering + Leadership)

Key talents in the “Conquest” branch:

Signal Flare — Attack bonus during a rally.
Marionette — reduces the garrison’s defense.
Moment of Triumph — Increases damage at the start of battle.
Buckler Shield — Reduces damage taken.

Key talents in the “Leadership” tree:

Fresh Recruits — Increases troop capacity.
Armored To The Teeth — Bonus to defense.

Charlemagne’s Role in the 2026 Meta

In 2026, Charlemagne remains a strong commander for rallies and sieges:

City rallies — a combo with Richard I or Julius Caesar is competitive.
Mixed Troops — Bonuses to all troop types make him versatile.
VIP Commander — available only through in-app purchases.

Important: Charlemagne is a commander for paying players. F2P players are better off investing in Attila, Chandragupta, or other available rally commanders.

Conclusions

Charlemagne is a legendary commander for rallies and sieges with powerful buffs for mixed armies. In the 2026 meta, he remains competitive but falls short of more modern alternatives. Invest in him if you need a versatile rally commander for a mixed army.