Moctezuma I - commander of Rise of Kingdoms: skills, talents, connections (2026)

Information is current as of August 2026.

Moctezuma I- Legendary Commander in Rise of Kingdoms (Rally and Support specializations). The great Aztec ruler who expanded Tenochtitlan is a legendary gatherer with a support bias: resource extraction plus useful auras for neighboring marches.

Historical background

Moctezuma I (Ilhuicamina) was the fifth Tlatoani of the 15th century Aztecs, under whom Tenochtitlan became the capital of the empire. He built aqueducts and expanded his possessions to the coast.

How to get Moctezuma I

Sculptures - from events and chests, universal statues.

Skills

Tenochtitlan (active):damage to the target and slight strengthening of nearby allies
Tlatoani:bonus collection speed and carrying capacity
Aqueducts of Chapultepec:additional resources from extraction points
Flower wars:aura of support for neighboring units
Expertise:enhances collection and auras

Leveling priority

For collection: 1-5-5-1. We don’t touch the combat branch - his strength lies in his economy and auras.

Talents

"Gathering" in its entirety; the remainder goes to “Support” for the sake of auras.

Best connections

Moctezuma + Seondeok

two miners with bonuses - the veins are empty in minutes

Moctezuma + Matilda of Flanders

speed plus capacity: collection classic

Player reviews

Players write: Moctezuma is a “collector with a bonus.” His auras are pleasant when the alliance goes out en masse to loot. They are recommended as the third or fourth picker on the farm.