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

This information is current as of August 2026.

Ли Сунсин (YSS) — командир Rise of Kingdoms

Li Songxing (YSS) is a legendary commander in Rise of Kingdoms (specializing in “Leadership,” “Garrison,” and “Defense”). An admiral with 23 victories and no defeats—a contender for the title of the greatest naval commander in history. In the game, he is one of the best garrison commanders: mixed troops, control, and survivability.

Historical Background

Li Sun-sin was a 16th-century Korean admiral who defeated the Japanese fleet in the Imjin War. His “turtle ships”—the kobukson—and his victory at Myeongnyang (13 ships against 133) went down in history.

How to Obtain Yi Sun-sin

Statues—from the Wheel of Fortune and seasonal events; these are universal statues.

Skills

Myeongnyang (Active): Deals damage to attackers and boosts the garrison
Admiral of Joseon: Health and defense bonuses to mixed garrison troops
Kobukson: Reduces damage from besiegers’ skills and reflects a portion of damage
23 Victories: Increased defense when outnumbered by the enemy
Expertise: Enhances garrison buffs and crowd control

Upgrade Priority

5-5-1-1 → 5555 for garrison play. One of the best defensive builds for mixed troops.

Talents

“Garrison” + “Defense”: Health, Defense, reduced skill damage.

Best Combinations

Li Songxing + Wu Zetian

Iconic Garrison: Wu Zetian’s healing and crowd control plus YSS’s tenacity

Li Songxing + Matyas Corvin

Two top-tier new-generation defenders—an impenetrable unit

Player Reviews

A classic review: “YSS + Wu is a wall.” Attacking rallies against this garrison lose half their troops. Players recommend it to anyone holding bases in Clans vs. Clans.

Tips

Fill YSS’s garrison with mixed troops—his buffs are versatile. Ideal for frontline forts and flags. He doesn’t reveal himself on the battlefield.