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

This information is current as of August 2026.

Матильда Фландрская — командир Rise of Kingdoms

Matilda of Flanders is an epic commander in Rise of Kingdoms (specializations: “Gathering,” “Support,” and “Leadership”). The wife of William the Conqueror and Queen of England, she is one of the best epic gatherers: her supply trains travel quickly and return as full as the treasury of Normandy.

Historical Background

Matilda of Flanders—wife of William the Conqueror and Queen of England from 1068 onward. She ruled Normandy in her husband’s absence and became renowned as a wise ruler and the mother of two kings.

How to Obtain Matilda of Flanders

Sculptures—from gold and silver keys, taverns; universal epic statues.

Skill Overview

Queen of Normandy (active)

Accelerated gathering and an instant resource bonus

Treasury of Flanders

Large wagon carrying capacity bonuses

Regent

Bonuses to unit recruitment speed

The Bayeux Tapestry

Increased resource yield per location

Expertise

Maximum gathering speed and capacity

Upgrade Priority

5-5-1-1 → 5555. One of the best epic gatherers—fully leveling her pays off in resources.

How to level up talents

The entire “Gathering” tree: gathering speed → carrying capacity → resource-type bonuses. In “Support,” take talents that boost march speed—the supply trains will fly.

Best Combinations

Matilda + Constance

Elite and Epic gatherers: the classic supply train duo

Matilda + Pipin

Maximum carrying capacity—they capture a point in a single run

Player Reviews

Players say: Matilda is the “queen of supply convoys.” She’s often the first collector new players level up: her statues are cheap, and she’s incredibly useful. Everyone, without exception, recommends her.

Tips

Make Matilda the lead convoy commander, and assign any collector with speed talents as the second commander. Pay attention to the type of resource point: bonuses for specific resources apply only to those specific points.