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

This information is current as of August 2026.

Рагнар Лодброк — командир Rise of Kingdoms

Ragnar Lodbrok is a legendary commander in Rise of Kingdoms (specializations: “Leadership,” “Conquest,” and “Skill”). This legendary Viking king is an aggressive commander of mixed forces: waves of new recruits and bonuses for destruction. He is one of the game’s most recognizable heroes thanks to the TV series *Vikings*.

Historical Background

Ragnar Lothbrok (“Fur Pants”) was a semi-legendary 9th-century Viking king, the scourge of France and England. According to the sagas, he died in King Ella’s snake pit, and his sons raised a great pagan army.

How to Get Ragnar Lodbrok

Statues—from seasonal events; these are universal statues.

Skills

Snake in the Eye (active): deals damage to the target and boosts the unit’s attack
King of the Vikings: Attack bonuses for mixed armies
The Terror of Paris: Increases skill damage during sieges
Fur Pants: Reduces damage taken after activation
Expertise: Boosts nuke and siege buffs

Priority for Leveling

5-5-1-1 → 5555. Versatile Aggressor—level up as desired after completing core meta builds.

Talents

“Leadership” + “Conquest”: Damage to garrisons, buffs to mixed troops.

Best Combinations

Ragnar + Björn Iron-Hipped

Father and Son: Björn adds infantry power to Ragnar’s nuke

Ragnar + Suleiman

Two commanders of large armies—a fearsome mixed-unit rally

Player Reviews

Fans of the series download him on a whim and don’t hold back: “Ragnar fights beautifully.” In terms of stats, he’s a solid mid-tier unit: versatile, but without any standout strengths. Tip: He works well as a second or third unit in your lineup.

Tips

Ragnar is easy to work with: any troop composition, any role. If you’re drawn to the Vikings, pair him with Björn—it’s a real treat and makes for a solid combat duo.