Ivar the Boneless - commander of Rise of Kingdoms: skills, talents, connections (2026)

Information is current as of August 2026.

Ivar the Boneless- Legendary Commander in Rise of Kingdoms (Infantry, Conquest, and Skill specializations). Son of Ragnar and the brains of the Great Pagan Host, the infantry strategist: insidious debuffs and tactical buffs. The sagas called him the wisest of the Vikings - the game agrees.

Historical background

Ivar the Boneless is the son of Ragnar Lothbrok, the leader of the Great Pagan Army that captured York. The sagas describe him as a lame strategist who was carried into battle on a shield.

How to get Ivar the Boneless

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

Skills

Bloody Eagle (active):target damage and defense debuff
Ragnarson's brain:infantry attack and health bonuses
Capture of York:increased damage to garrisons and objects
Revenge for father:increased rage and damage during losses
Expertise:enhances debuffs and nukes

Leveling priority

5-5-1-1 → 5555. Debuffer-nuker: full leveling enhances both.

Talents

“Infantry” + “Skill”: skill damage, increased debuffs.

Best connections

Ivar + Ragnar

son and father: Ivar's debuffs enhance Ragnar's nuke

Ivar + Guan Yu

defense debuff plus fan - infantry analysis of strong marches

Player reviews

Players write: Ivar is a “cunning infantry man.” His defense debuff makes tanks edible. Vikings fans rocked him from day one and have no regrets: the connection with his father works.

Adviсe

Ivar's debuff is most valuable against infantry tanks: put it on Richards and Pakals, then finish it off with a nuke. It is also good at rallying across objects.