Matthias Corwin - commander of Rise of Kingdoms: skills, talents, connections (2026)

This information is current as of August 2026.

Матьяш Корвин — командир Rise of Kingdoms

Matthias Corvinus is a legendary commander in Rise of Kingdoms (specializations: “Leadership,” “Garrison,” and “Defense”). The King of the Hungarians with the “Black Army” is a next-generation all-purpose garrison unit: he boosts the defense of structures and mixed troops, and is one of the pillars of defense for newly established kingdoms.

Historical Background

Matthias Corvinus was a 15th-century King of Hungary and the founder of Europe’s first permanent mercenary army (the “Black Army”). His Corvinus Library was the second-largest in the Christian world.

How to Obtain Matthias Corvinus

Statues—from events in their respective seasons; universal statues.

Skills

Black Army (active): deals damage to besiegers and strengthens the garrison
King of the Hungarians: Health and defense bonuses to mixed garrison units
The Fall of Vienna: Increased damage against attacking units
Corvinus Library: Reduces damage from the besiegers’ skills
Expertise: Enhances garrison buffs and counterattack damage

Upgrade Priority

5-5-1-1 → 5555 for the garrison role. One of the best defense builds of the new generation.

Talents

“Garrison” + “Defense”: Health, Defense, Skill Damage Reduction.

Best Combinations

Matyas + Eleonora

Shields, reflection, and Garrison buffs—a fortress on legs

Matyas + Tokugawa

Two defense accumulators: the longer the battle, the stronger the Garrison

Player Reviews

Players say: Matyas is the “new king of garrisons.” In newly established kingdoms, he’s placed in every available slot—and for good reason. He’s recommended to defenders as a top priority for statue investments.

Tips

Fill Matyas’s garrison with mixed troops—his buffs are versatile. Ideal for key structures. He can be used in the field, but truly shines in defense.