Sargon the Great - commander of Rise of Kingdoms: skills, talents, connections (2026)

Information is current as of August 2026.

Sargon the Great- Legendary Commander in Rise of Kingdoms (Infantry, Skill and Conquest specializations). The creator of the first empire in history is an infantryman with powerful nukes and troop reinforcements. The oldest commander of the game hits in a completely modern way.

Historical background

Sargon the Ancient - founder of the Akkadian Empire around 2300 BC. e., which created the first centralized empire in history from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea.

How to get Sargon the Great

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

Skills

Akkad (active):strong direct damage to the target
First Empire:infantry attack and health bonuses
From the bay to the sea:increased skill damage in combat against objects
King of the Four Countries:chance to strengthen the squad after activating the skill
Expertise:increases the nuke and gain multiplier

Leveling priority

5-5-1-1 → 5555. A simple and reliable nuker without complex mechanics.

Talents

“Infantry” + “Skill”: skill damage, attack, rage.

Best connections

Sargon + Guan Yu

straight nuke plus fan - classic attacking infantry

Sargon + Pacal

Pakal's shields cover Sargon while he spins his nuke

Player reviews

Reviews: Sargon is a “workhorse with no surprises.” Not top of the meta, but stable and understandable. Players recommend him as a second infantry combo when meta pairs have already been collected.

Adviсe

Sargon is good for players who don't want to follow the mechanics: the buffs are straightforward, the nuke is simple. In top teams he is inferior to newcomers, in ordinary battles he is worthy.