Gonzalo de Cordova - commander of Rise of Kingdoms: skills, talents, connections (2026)

This information is current as of August 2026.

Гонсало де Кордова — командир Rise of Kingdoms

Gonzalo de Córdoba is a legendary commander in Rise of Kingdoms (specialization: “Engineering”). Spain’s “Great Captain” is the founder of the “Engineering” specialization in the game: he enhances siege engines and the destruction of fortifications. Without him, a serious siege of this new type simply cannot be mounted.

Historical Background

Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba was a Spanish military commander known as the Great Captain. His mixed units, which included arquebusiers, revolutionized European warfare during the Italian Wars.

How to Get Gonzalo de Córdoba

Sculptures—from engineer commander events; universal statues.

Skills

The Great Captain (active): increases the target’s damage and boosts the unit’s siege engines
Father of Engineering: Attack and health bonuses for siege units
Arcabusiers: Increased damage against fortifications and garrisons
Italian Wars: Accelerates the destruction of walls and buildings
Expertise: Enhances siege buffs and nuke

Upgrade Priority

5-5-1-1 → 5555 if you’re playing with siege units. Useless for other unit types.

Talents

“Engineering”: Siege damage, destruction, and assault speed.

Best Combinations

Gonzalo + Gajah Mada

The two fathers of engineering: maximum destructive potential for a siege march

Gonzalo + Mehmed II

A classic siege combo: Mehmed’s cannons plus Gonzalo’s engineering

Player Reviews

Players say: The engineering meta has changed sieges—“without Gonzalo, walls stand for a long time.” Siege players love him; others pass him by. Tip: Level him up if your role is assaults.

Tips

Fill his march with top-tier siege machines. Don’t use him in the field—his buffs only work during sieges. Make sure his equipment is engineering-focused as well.