Jeanne d'arc

This information is current as of August 2026.

Joan of Arc is an Epic Commander in Rise of Kingdoms with the specializations “Integration,” “Gathering,” and “Support.” She is one of the most versatile and indispensable commanders in the game thanks to her powerful buffs for allies, resource gathering, and support in large-scale battles. Joan is the starting commander for France and a must-have for every account.

Historical Background

Joan of Arc is a French national heroine who played a key role in the Hundred Years’ War. In 1429, she led the French army and liberated Orléans from the English siege. She was later captured by the Burgundians, handed over to the English, and burned at the stake in 1431 on charges of heresy. In 1456, an ecclesiastical court declared her innocent, and in 1920 she was canonized.

Joan of Arc’s Skills

Active Ability — Divine Revelation

Requires 1,000 Rage. For 2 seconds, grants a powerful buff to her troops and nearby allied forces: +30% Health for infantry, +30% Defense for cavalry, +30% Attack for archers. Also restores 40 Rage per second (for a total of 200 Rage over 4 seconds).

Infantry Health Bonus: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30%
Cavalry defense bonus: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30%
Archer Attack Bonus: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30%
Rage Regeneration: 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 40 per second

This skill makes Joan of Arc unique—she buffs ALL unit types simultaneously and grants Rage to her allies. In large-scale battles, when Joan buffs 4–5 armies, her effectiveness is off the charts.

Passive Ability — The Maid of Orléans

Increases resource gathering speed and troop carrying capacity.

Resource gathering speed bonus: 5% / 10% / 15% / 20% / 25%
Carrying Capacity Bonus: 5% / 10% / 15% / 20% / 25%

Passive Skill — Holy Sanctuary

Normal attacks have a 10% chance to heal some of the lightly wounded units. This effect can trigger no more than once every 5 seconds.

Healing Factor: 150 / 200 / 250 / 350 / 450

Passive Skill — Divine Protection

Increases the collection speed of all resources by 25%.

Expert Skill — Master’s Divine Revelation

Enhances the active skill. The buff lasts 4 seconds instead of 2, restores 50 Rage per second (for a total of 200 Rage), and adds +30% to the attack power of siege machines.

Skill Leveling Priority

Optimal allocation — 5-5-1-1:

First skill at level 5—the foundation of everything: a buff for all unit types plus Rage generation.
Second skill at level 5—+25% to gathering speed and carrying capacity are critical for the economy.
The third skill at level 1 is sufficient for basic healing.
Fourth skill at 1—enough to activate gathering.

Best Jeanne d’Arc Synergies in 2026

Top support synergy: Richard I + Joan of Arc

Richard I is the best partner for Jeanne in open-field combat. Richard provides massive healing and protection, while Jeanne offers buffs and fury for the entire alliance. This duo is extremely resilient and effective in large-scale battles. Use Richard as your main character for survivability talents.

Top farming duo: Jeanne d’Arc + any farmer

Jeanne is the best gatherer in the game. Her +25% gathering speed and carrying capacity make her indispensable for farming resources. Pair her with any commander from the “Gathering” tree (such as Sarka or Constance) for maximum efficiency.

Alternative Combinations

Joan of Arc + Charles Martel — Charles provides a shield and defense, while Joan offers buffs. An excellent combo for open-field combat, where Joan is difficult to kill.
Joan of Arc + Alexander the Great — Alexander provides a shield and anti-heal, while Joan offers support. A powerful combination for prolonged battles.
Joan of Arc + Saladin — Saladin adds speed and damage. A versatile combo for mobile operations.
Joan of Arc + Aethelflaed — both are support commanders. Aethelflaed reduces enemy stats by 30%, while Joan boosts ally stats. “Full support march”—but be careful, this pair dies quickly when targeted.
Joan of Arc + Boudica — Boudica adds nuker damage and reduces rage. A good combo for farming barbarians and early PvP.
Joan of Arc + Sun Tzu — Sun Tzu adds AoE damage and rage generation. A budget-friendly option for open fields.
Joan of Arc + Scipio Africanus — Scipio adds extra troops and bonuses. Works well in Sunset Canyon.

Joan of Arc’s Talent Tree

Joan uses three talent trees: Integration, Gathering, and Support.

Support Build (Recommended)

Key talents in the “Support” branch:

Rejuvenate — +150 Rage when using a skill.
Cage of Thorns — Slows enemies.
Elixir — Enhances healing.
Emergency Protection — Reduces damage taken.
Counterattack — Grants an attack bonus after healing.
Armored To The Teeth — +4% damage reduction.

Gathering Build

Key talents in the “Gathering” tree:

Superior Tools — +25% gathering speed.
The More The Better — +10% carrying capacity.
Armed Convoy — Protection while gathering.

Joan of Arc’s Role in the 2026 Meta

In 2026, Joan of Arc remains one of the most versatile and indispensable commanders:

Support in large-scale battles—with +30% buffs to all troop types and Rage generation—makes her a must-have for KvK and Ark of Osiris.
Resource gathering—the best gatherer in the game, with +25% speed and carrying capacity.
F2P-friendly—she’s the starting commander for France, and her statues are available via Silver Keys.
Joan of Arc Prime—the legendary version (available on the Wheel of Fortune)—boosts the buffs to +50% and adds new effects. If you have the Prime version, use it instead of the Epic one.

Important: Joan is NOT a commander for 1v1 battles. She is easily killed when targeted. Always use her as a secondary commander behind a tank (Richard, Charles Martel, Alexander) or keep her at a distance from the enemy. Her role is to support the alliance, not to fight on the front lines.

Conclusions

Joan of Arc is a versatile Epic commander who remains relevant throughout all stages of the game. In the 2026 meta, she’s still a must-have for support in large-scale battles and resource gathering. Her legendary version, Joan of Arc Prime, dominates the top support meta. Invest in the epic Joan without hesitation—she’ll pay for herself many times over.