Guardian of the city - commander of Rise of Kingdoms: skills, talents, connections (2026)

This information is current as of August 2026.

Хранитель города — командир Rise of Kingdoms

The City Guardian is an advanced commander in Rise of Kingdoms (specializing in “Infantry,” “Versatility,” and “Attack”). The gray-haired veteran of the city guard is the first defender of your walls: his axe and shield mark your introduction to garrison mechanics.

Historical Background

The City Keeper is a generalized portrayal of a veteran city guard. He is not a historical figure, but rather a “default” hero from the early stages of the game.

How to Obtain the City Keeper

Awarded at the start of the game; statues can be obtained from silver keys and the tavern.

Skill Overview

Guard on the Walls (active)

Damage to besieging units

Veteran Guard

Small bonus to infantry defense

Not a Step Back

Health bonus for garrison troops

City Shield

Reduced damage taken while defending

Expertise

A slight boost to all stats

Upgrade Priority

5-x-x-x is sufficient. Epic heroes like Sun Tzu quickly take over the garrison role.

How to Level Up Talents

“Infantry” + “Garrison”: health and defense for troops on the walls. Small talent tree—level up the remaining talents as needed.

Best Combinations

City Guardian + Dragon Spearman

Defense and attack for the first marches

City Guardian + Archer

Walls plus Archers: A beginner’s basic defense

Player Reviews

Players say: The Guardian is the “first commander.” He held the walls for everyone until Sun Tzu arrived. They advise not to spend anything valuable on him.

Tips

You only need the Guardian until you get your first Epic Defender. His job is to teach you how to keep an eye on your garrison and repair walls in a timely manner.