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

Information is current as of August 2026.

Pyrrhus- Legendary Commander in Rise of Kingdoms (Infantry, Defense, and Skill specializations). The King of Epirus, who gave his name to the Pyrrhic Victory, is an infantryman who wins battles at the cost of heavy enemy casualties: his skills trade health for devastating damage.

Historical background

Pyrrhus - king of Epirus in the 3rd century BC. e., one of the most talented commanders of antiquity. He defeated the Romans at Heraclea and Asculus, but the losses were so great that the expression “Pyrrhic victory” was born.

How to get Pyrrhus

The sculptures are from the events of their season, universal statues.

Skills

Victory at Ascul (active):large damage to the target at the cost of part of the health of your squad
Elephants of Epirus:infantry attack and skill damage bonuses
Macedonian phalanx:increased defense after activating a skill
Pyrrhic victory:additional damage when the unit's health is low
Expertise:softens the “price” of the asset and enhances nuke

Leveling priority

5-5-1-1 → 5555. Expertise is important: it reduces the self-damage of the active skill.

Talents

“Infantry” + “Skill”: skill damage, rage, health to compensate for self-damage.

Best connections

Pyrrhus + Richard I

Richard's healing compensates for Pyrrha's self-damage - a risky but evil couple

Pyrrhus + Tariq

two “fighters on the edge”: maximum damage at low health

Player reviews

Players joke: “Pyrrhus wins even when he loses.” His battle reports are always bloody on both sides. Recommended for experienced players with a reserve of healing speeds; for beginners - simpler commanders.

Adviсe

Keep an eye on the health of Pyrrhus' march: its mechanics encourage you to fight to the end. Keep healing on hand and don't send him into a fight that can't be won with a trade.