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

This information is current as of August 2026.

Траян — командир Rise of Kingdoms

Trajan is a legendary commander in Rise of Kingdoms (specializing in “Infantry,” “Gathering,” and “Leadership”). One of the Five Benevolent Emperors—a rare legendary commander with a Gathering tree: his buffs speed up resource gathering by the highest-tier troops. The Optimus Princeps among resource gatherers.

Historical Background

Trajan was a Roman emperor under whom the empire reached its greatest extent: Dacia, Mesopotamia, and Arabia. The Senate bestowed upon him the title “Optimus Princeps”—the best ruler.

How to Obtain Trajan

Statues—from events and chests; these are universal statues.

Skills

Optimus Princeps (active): deals damage to the target and boosts the unit’s stats
Trajan’s Column: Attack and health bonuses for infantry
Dacian Wars: Significant bonus to gathering speed and carrying capacity
The Benevolent Emperor: Additional resources from resource points
Expertise: Enhances gathering and combat buffs

Upgrade Priority

For gathering, a 5-1-5-1 build is sufficient, with a focus on the third skill; do not build him as a combat unit—there are specialized meta commanders for that.

Talents

“Gathering” in its entirety: gathering speed, carrying capacity, and march speed to gathering points.

Best Combinations

Trajan + Cleopatra VII

Two legendary gatherers: maximum resource gathering speed

Trajan + Isis Mitsunari

Isis adds bonuses, Trajan adds capacity: a resource conveyor belt

Player Reviews

Players say: Trajan is “the gatherer with the face of an emperor.” T4/T5 troops under his buffs collect points in a single run. Tip: Keep him strictly for gathering—don’t be tempted by his combat talents.

Tips

Send Trajan to the most lucrative spots with T5 units—his carrying capacity really shines with large squads. Don’t invest in combat statues for him: he’s a collector, and that’s what he’s meant to be.