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

Information is current as of August 2026.

Сян Юй — командир Rise of Kingdoms

Xiang Yu- Legendary Commander in Rise of Kingdoms (Cavalry, Conquest, and Skill specializations). “Hegemon King of Western Chu” is the flagship of the field cavalry of its generation: explosive nuke, activation buffs and penalties for the enemy. For many seasons he remained at the top of the Cav meta.

Historical background

Xiang Yu - commander of the late Qin era, who defeated the main forces of the empire at Jiulu. His strength became a proverb, and his tragic ending at the Wujiang River became a part of Chinese opera.

How to get Xiang Yu

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

Skills

Mountain Power (active):powerful nuke with additional boost to subsequent attacks
Hegemon Chu:cavalry attack and health bonuses
Battle of Jiulu:Increases skill damage after each activation
Song about Gaisya:additional damage when the target's health drops
Expertise:raises the ceiling of nuke and finishing

Leveling priority

5-5-1-1 → 5555. Meta-legendary, half-hearted Xiang Yu - lost statues.

Talents

“Cavalry” + “Skill”: rage, skill damage, attack. Field Nuker Standard.

Best connections

Xiang Yu + William I

double nuke: two huge multipliers in a row will take out any march

Xiang Yu + Huo Qubing

fresh version of fast cavalry: speed, fury, finishing moves

Player reviews

Classic reviews: “Xiang Yu is when the enemy disappears in one activation.” It is praised for its simplicity: buffed - hit - killed. The usual disadvantage for nukers: expensive treatment after lost exchanges.

Adviсe

Xiang Yu likes short fights: he crashes, kills, moves away. Don't get stuck in the crowd of infantry. Download if cavalry is your main type of troops; For a universal account, first collect the infantry.