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

Information is current as of August 2026.

У Цзэтянь — командир Rise of Kingdoms

Wu Zetian- Legendary commander in Rise of Kingdoms (Leadership, Garrison and Defense specializations). Legendary defender of cities and objects: healing, control of attackers and penalties for besiegers. One of the best garrison commanders of the KvK era.

Historical background

Wu Zetian is the only female emperor in Chinese history, ruling in the 7th–8th centuries. Under her, the Tang Empire flourished, and the bureaucracy was reformed.

How to get Wu Zetian

Sculptures - from golden keys, seasonal events and universal statues.

Skills

Mandate of Heaven (active):heals the garrison troops and weakens the attack of the besiegers
Iron Empress:protection and health bonuses for mixed garrison troops
Shadow of the Throne:reduces skill damage of attackers against your garrison
Eternal Dynasty:chance to stun an attacking unit when hit
Expertise:enhances healing and control of active skill

Leveling priority

5-5-1-1 → 5555. The first and fourth skills are critical for the garrison. Don't rush to raise your stars to 5-5.

Talents

“Garrison” + “Protection”: health, protection, damage reduction. Rage nodes - to heal more often.

Best connections

Wu Zetian + Li Sunxing

deadly garrison: healing and control Wu Zetian plus damage and mixed buffs YSS

Wu Zetian + Konstantin

two defenders - an almost impenetrable city against a rally of average strength

Player reviews

Attackers hate it, defenders adore it. The reviews are typical: “against Wu Zetian, the rally turns into a bloody mess.” Advice from the experienced: it opens only at full 5555, half Wu Zetian is noticeably weaker.

Adviсe

Place it to protect flags and fortresses, not just the city. Mix the types of troops in the garrison - its buffs are universal. Do not use it in the field: there it is a shadow of a garrison.