Rarity:
Legendary
Specialties: Archer
Conquering
Skill
Country:
Other
Ratings:
★★★★★ Overall
★★★★★ Open Field
★★★★★ Rallying
★★★★☆ Defending
Nebuchadnezzar II is a one of best archer legendary commander in Rise of Kingdoms with the Archer, Conquering, and Skills talent tree. Nebuchadnezzar II is available for kingdoms that are open for more than 310 days.
Pros:
- Strong AoE Damage: 1,500 damage factor to five targets in a fan-shaped area.
- Versatile Utility: Defense, March speed, and rage reduction enhance open-field performance.
- Rally Viability: Counterattack damage boost and direct damage to attackers make him strong in rallies.
- Flexible Pairings: Pairs well with Yi Seong-Gye, Boudica Prime, and Gilgamesh for various roles.
- Accessible Build: Effective at 5/5/1/5 for free-to-play players in the open field.
Cons:
- Outdated for Investment: Newer commanders like Henry outperform him in most roles.
- Average Survivability: Squishy in open-field battles without strong tankiness.
- Limited Role: Better for niche uses, losing viability as a long-term investment.
- Expensive to Expertise: Full potential requires heavy sculpture investment.
Nebuchadnezzar II Talent Tree Build
Rally Nebuchadnezzar Talent Tree Build
PVP Nebuchadnezzar Talent Tree Build
This talent tree is ideal if you plan to fight on the field. It provides a nice combination of skill damage and archer stats, helping you survive longer and deal more damage as a result.
Nebuchadnezzar II Guide
Nebuchadnezzar II has an excellent skill set and talent tree, making him very strong. He is particularly effective in AOO, where many infantry commanders defend objectives.
Nebuchadnezzar II also excels in KVK because he uses archers. Archer troops are often the weakest in on-field battles since most players focus on them. Many players do not mind losing archer troops during a rally on objectives, which is why Nebuchadnezzar II is so effective in KVK.
When examining Nebuchadnezzar II’s skills and talent tree, it is clear he is designed for rallying objectives. He also has a small anti-swarm ability, allowing him to hit multiple enemies in front of him.
The main drawback is that this commander is not free-to-play friendly. Firstly, as an archer commander, most players will target you first. Secondly, he does not possess many skills for field fighting, making him better suited for rallying objectives.
Nebuchadnezzar II Pairings
Cyrus the Great
Cyrus the Great is an excellent pairing and arguably the best for Nebuchadnezzar II. Cyrus provides significant nuking damage and some survivability, which is crucial for archers. Together, they create one of the fastest archer marches in Rise of Kingdoms, if not the fastest among commander pairs.
Yi Seong-Gye
Yi Seong Gye and Nebuchadnezzar II are an obvious pairing. Together, they deliver an immense amount of nuking power and rage generation. The downside is their limited survivability, so use this pairing cautiously and avoid one-on-one battles. This pairing is best suited for large-scale fights like ruins or the Middle during Ark of Osiris.
Any Skill Archer Comander
Since Nebuchadnezzar II is a very strong archer commander, you can pair him with any archer commander. All you need is high nuking damage. Suitable pairings include
Since Nebuchadnezzar II is a very strong archer commander, you can pair him with any archer commander. All you need is high nuking damage. Suitable pairings include Artemisia ,
Edward and
Ramesses. Only avoid using
Tomyris. She is not that great.
Nebuchadnezzar II Skills
Babylonian
Rage Requirement: 1000
Active Skill
Deals direct damage to up to 5 targets in a forward-facing fan-shaped area (Damage Factor 1500). Damage dealt to each target is reduced by 15% for each additional target.
This skill is insanely good for rallying objectives. First, you have a 10% chance of doing additional damage. Then you have a 30% counterattack damage bonus, which is huge. When you add this damage to his first skill, you will have a powerful nuking commander.
Blessing of Marduk
Passive Skill
When this commander leads a rally attack, counterattack damage is increased by 30%, and incoming attacks have a 10% chance to deal direct damage to the attacker (Damage Factor 800) and reduce their march speed by 30% for 3 seconds. Cooldown: 5 seconds.
- Counterattack Damage Bonus: 10%/15%/20%/25%/30%
- Direct Damage Factor: 300/400/500/650/800
- March Speed Reduction: 10%/15%/20%/25%/30%
To activate this skill, you will have to use only archer troops. So if you rally with Nebuchadnezzar II, you want to check who is joining in your rally and kick all troops who are not archers. 15% bonus speed is big for AOO because every second matters, and when you launch a rally, enemy troops will have less time to prepare a defense. On top of that, you will receive a 30% bonus defense. Archer troops are the weakest, and this will help them survive more.
Chaldean Archers
Passive Skill
Archer units led by this commander gain 30% increased defense and 15% increased march speed.
- Archer Defense Bonus: 10%/15%/20%/25%/30%
- Archer March Speed Bonus: 3%/6%/9%/12%/15%
When you are using Nebuchadnezzar II as your leading commander, your troops will receive a bonus of 15% damage, which is huge and on top of that, you will reduce enemy target rage, so he will need more time to cast the skill.
Destroyer of Carchemish
Passive Skill
Troops led by this commander deals 15% increased damage, and each normal attack has a 10% chance to reduce the target’s rage by 100. This effect can trigger once every 5 seconds.
- Damage Bonus: 3%/6%/9%/12%/15%
- Rage Reduction:20/40/60/80/100
King of Babylon
With Expertise: Deals direct damage in a forward-facing fan-shaped area to up to 5 targets (Damage Factor 1500). Damage dealt to each target is reduced by 15% for each additional target. At the same time, deals additional damage to the current target (Damage Factor 500).
Lore
Nebuchadnezzar II was the longest-reigning and most powerful monarch of the Neo-BabyIonian empire, ruling from 605-562 BCE. Nebuchadnezzar was a brilliant general who spent much of his reign conquering nearby kingdoms, fighting the Egyptian empire, ang putting down many rebellians in vassal states. His most famous military acts include his two sieges of Jerusalem 597 and 587 BCE, and his destruction of the Temple of Solomon after the second siege. t significant legacy in modern times, however, is not as conqueror, but rather as a builder. Most of his time and energy spent outside of the battlefield was dedicated to building up his capital city of Babylon. He rebuilt temples, canals , and built many new fortifications, including a moat surounding the city walls. Nebuchadnezzar is also said to have built the fabled Hanging Gardens of Babylon to remind his queen of her homeland, Media.