Chandragupta - commander of Rise of Kingdoms: skills, talents, connections (2026)

Information is current as of August 2026.

Чандрагупта — командир Rise of Kingdoms

Chandragupta- Legendary commander in Rise of Kingdoms (Cavalry, Conquest and Support specializations). Founder of the Mauryan Empire - Rally Meta Cavalryman: Accumulates damage boosts in battle and strengthens allies. For a long time it was the standard of cavalry rally in cities.

Historical background

Chandragupta Maurya - founder of the first all-Indian empire in the 4th century BC. e. He defeated the heirs of Alexander the Great in India and created a state from the Bay of Bengal to Afghanistan.

How to get Chandragupta

The sculptures are from the wheel of fortune and the events of their season, universal statues.

Skills

Fall of the Nandas (active):damage to the target and accumulation of damage enhancement for the entire battle
Mauryan Cavalry:cavalry attack and health bonuses
Arthashastra:chance of additional damage boost with a skill when attacking
Empire of a Thousand Elephants:strengthening nearby allied units and damage to garrisons
Expertise:accelerates the accumulation of active skill buffs

Leveling priority

5-5-1-1 → 5555. The first and fourth skills are critical for rallying.

Talents

“Cavalry” + “Conquest”: damage to garrisons and buildings, cavalry attack. There are knots of rage in the field.

Best connections

Chandragupta + William I

classic cavalry rally: Chandragupta's accumulations plus Wilhelm's pure nuke

Attila + Chandragupta

city rally option: Attila's debuff increases the damage of the entire bunch

Player reviews

Old players remember Chandragupta as the king of rallying; Beginners are advised to use it if it falls before Xiang Yu. Reviews: “I accumulated stacks and the garrison evaporates.” Minus: slow build-up, the first seconds of the battle are rather weak.

Adviсe

Chandragupta loves long fights - don't take him out of the fight, the stacks will be lost. In the field it is inferior to the new cavalrymen, but in a rally across objects it is relevant. Don't download if you already have Xiang Yu assembled.