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

This information is current as of August 2026.

Филипп II — командир Rise of Kingdoms

Philip II is a legendary commander in Rise of Kingdoms (specializing in “Leadership,” “Support,” and “Skill”). The king who fought against Richard the Lionheart is a support commander for mixed armies: auras, ally buffs, and consistent damage from his skill.

Historical Background

Philip II Augustus—King of France, who tripled the size of the kingdom. He defeated the English at Bouvines (1214)—a battle that determined France’s fate for centuries.

How to Obtain Philip II

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

Skills

Bouvines (active): deals damage to the target and boosts nearby allied units
King of France: Attack and health bonuses to mixed troops
August: Support Aura: Boosts adjacent marshals
Foxes Are Cunning: Reduces damage taken from skills
Expertise: Enhances auras and nuke

Priority for leveling up

5-5-1-1 → 5555 for the role of supporting large groups.

Talents

“Leadership” + “Support”: auras, mixed-unit buffs, fury.

Best Combinations

Philip II + Mulan

Double support auras—the squad under them deals significantly more damage

Philip II + Richard I

Historical rivals in the same march: healing, debuffs, and auras

Player Reviews

Players say: Philip is a “quiet booster.” On his own, he’s unremarkable, but in a large group, his auras provide a noticeable boost to the entire team. Recommended for support players in top alliances.

Tips

Place Philip in the center of your group during large-scale battles. Don’t expect him to perform well solo—he shines best as part of a team. Not a top priority for newbies.