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

This information is current as of August 2026.

Пипин — командир Rise of Kingdoms

Pepin is a legendary commander in Rise of Kingdoms (specializations: “Gathering,” “Support,” and “Leadership”). Pippin the Short, the first king of the Carolingian dynasty, is a supply-focused commander: fast resource gathering, large supply trains, and support auras. He’s weak in battle but a gold mine in the economy.

Historical Background

Pepin the Short was king of the Franks (751–768), founder of the Carolingian dynasty, and father of Charlemagne. It was he who secured his coronation by the pope and laid the foundations for his son’s future empire.

How to Get Pepin

Statues—from events during your current season; these are universal statues.

Skill Overview

Coronation of the Carolingians (active)

Speeds up collection and grants an instant resource bonus

The Fathers of Charlemagne

Bonuses to gathering speed and unit carrying capacity

Alliance with Rome

Support auras for allied gatherers

Tax Reforms

Increased resource yield per location

Expertise

Maximum gathering speed and capacity

Leveling Priority

5-5-1-1 → 5555 only if you want a perfect gatherer. 5-5-x-x is sufficient.

How to Level Up Talents

The entire “Gathering” tree: gathering speed, carrying capacity, and rage return. Level up speed first, then carrying capacity—that pays off faster. Put the rest into “Support” for auras.

Best Team Combinations

Pippin + Matilda of Flanders

Two top-tier gatherers: the fastest supply trains in the kingdom

Pippin + Constance

A budget-friendly pair for double gathering marches

Player Reviews

Players say: Pepin is the “king of mines.” It’s a shame to spend donations on statues just for a collector, but if you get him from events—level him up: he pays for himself in resources. New players are advised to choose him as their first “economic” legendary.

Tips

Keep Pipin at the collection site at all times: his convoys return more frequently and with fuller loads. Assign him as the deputy to any collection commander—the buffs stack. Don’t take him into battle: if his troops die, you’ll lose resources.