Overview
- Commander Name: Casimir III the Great
- Rarity: Epic
- Civilization: None
- Primary Role: Peacekeeping / Cavalry Support
- Best Troop Type: Cavalry
- Best For: F2P & Low Spenders
Casimir is an Epic peacekeeping commander in Rise of Kingdoms who specializes in barbarian hunting and PvE efficiency. With strong bonus damage to neutral units and excellent action point efficiency, he is a top-tier choice for players focused on progression and resource farming. Casimir is easy to build, cost-effective, and extremely valuable throughout early and mid game.
Commander Rating
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Open Field | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Rally | ⭐⭐ |
| Garrison | ⭐ |
| PvE | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Overall | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Casimir’s value comes almost entirely from PvE content. He is one of the best Epic commanders for barbarian farming and neutral unit hunting.
Commander Background
Casimir III, known as Casimir the Great, was King of Poland and a visionary ruler who strengthened the economy, legal system, and military of his kingdom. His reputation as a reformer and stabilizer is reflected in Rise of Kingdoms through his efficient and sustainable PvE-oriented gameplay.
Commander Skills Breakdown
- Skill 1 – Royal Justice: Deals direct damage to a target and increases damage taken by barbarians, making neutral units easier to defeat.
- Skill 2 – King of Poland: Increases cavalry attack and defense, improving PvE survivability.
- Skill 3 – Economic Reforms: Reduces action point cost when attacking barbarians, one of his most valuable abilities.
- Skill 4 – Military Discipline: Increases march speed and troop capacity when fighting neutral units.
- Expertise – The Great King: Further enhances barbarian damage and action point efficiency, maximizing farming potential.
Talent Tree Build
Casimir performs best with a Peacekeeping primary tree and Cavalry secondary tree. This setup maximizes damage to barbarians while maintaining speed and sustain.
- Primary Tree: Peacekeeping
- Secondary Tree: Cavalry
- Key Talents: Thoroughbreds, Trophy Hunter, Double-Edged Sword
There is little reason to deviate from this build, as Casimir is not designed for PvP combat.
Best Equipment
- Early Game: Windswept Boots, Cavalry Helm
- Mid Game: Full Windswept Set
- Late / End Game: Any spare cavalry march speed or attack gear
Key Features
- Top-tier barbarian farming efficiency
- Reduced action point cost
- Fast march speed for chaining barbarians
- Excellent for daily grinding
- Low investment requirement
Best Pairings
- Best Primary Pairings: Cao Cao, Minamoto no Yoshitsune
- Best Secondary Pairings: Belisarius, Baibars
Best Troop Composition
Casimir should always use 100% Cavalry to fully benefit from his skills and talents.
How to Use This Commander
- Open Field: Situational and not recommended for PvP.
- Rally / Garrison: Avoid using Casimir.
- PvE: One of the best Epic commanders for barbarians and events.
Strengths and Weaknesses
- Strengths: Exceptional PvE damage, action point efficiency, fast farming.
- Weaknesses: Poor PvP performance, no garrison value.
Is This Commander Worth Investing In?
- F2P Verdict: Must-build for PvE efficiency.
- Low Spender Verdict: High priority early game.
- Whale Verdict: Low priority.
Skill priority should focus on maxing Skill 1 first, followed by Skill 3.
Final Verdict
Casimir is a specialist commander designed for PvE dominance. While he lacks PvP relevance, his ability to save action points and clear barbarians efficiently makes him invaluable for progression. Every F2P player should invest in Casimir early.
