Overview
- Commander Name: Tokugawa Ieyasu
- Rarity: Legendary
- Civilization: Japan
- Primary Role: Open Field Sustain / Counterattack
- Best Troop Type: Infantry
- Best For: Low Spender / Whale
Tokugawa Ieyasu is a resilient legendary infantry commander built around sustain, counterattack damage, and long-duration field presence. Unlike burst-oriented commanders, Tokugawa excels in extended fights where survivability and gradual damage accumulation decide the outcome. He is particularly effective in open-field infantry balls and defensive frontline roles during KvK.
Commander Rating
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Open Field | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Rally | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Garrison | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| PvE | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Overall | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Tokugawa Ieyasu scores highly due to his consistency and durability rather than explosive damage. He is not a meta-defining rally commander, but his performance in infantry-heavy open-field engagements makes him a strong long-term investment.
Commander Background
Tokugawa Ieyasu was the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, ruling Japan through patience, resilience, and calculated strategy. In Rise of Kingdoms, his kit reflects this philosophy, focusing on endurance, counterattacks, and gradual battlefield dominance rather than aggressive early pushes.
Commander Skills Breakdown
- Skill 1 – Shogun’s Resolve: Deals direct damage to the target and increases counterattack damage for a short duration. This skill rewards being targeted and staying engaged in prolonged combat.
- Skill 2 – Enduring Command: Increases infantry health and defense, significantly improving march durability in open-field scenarios.
- Skill 3 – Patient Strategist: Reduces damage taken when surrounded by multiple enemies, making Tokugawa effective in infantry balls.
- Skill 4 – Iron Discipline: Enhances counterattack damage and provides small healing effects during extended fights.
- Expertise – Tokugawa Shogunate: Further boosts counterattack damage, improves sustain, and allows Tokugawa to excel in drawn-out engagements.
Talent Tree Build
Tokugawa Ieyasu performs best with a Infantry + Defense talent tree build. The goal is to maximize health, defense, and damage mitigation while enhancing counterattack efficiency.
- Infantry health and defense talents first
- Damage reduction and sustain nodes
- Counterattack-enhancing talents
Alternative Build: Infantry + Skill for players focusing on counterattack damage rather than pure tankiness.
Best Equipment
Early Game Equipment: Infantry epic gear focusing on health and defense.
Mid Game Equipment: Set-based infantry gear with counterattack or damage reduction bonuses.
Late / End Game Equipment: Legendary infantry equipment prioritizing health, defense, and sustain stats.
Key Features
- Strong infantry survivability
- High counterattack damage
- Effective in prolonged fights
- Excellent frontline presence
- Scales well with equipment
Best Pairings
Best Primary Pairings: Tokugawa Ieyasu + Alexander the Great, Tokugawa Ieyasu + Scipio Prime.
Best Secondary Pairings: Guan Yu, Leonidas I, Harald Sigurdsson.
Best Troop Composition
Recommended Troop Type: Infantry-heavy march for maximum synergy with skills and talents.
| Troop Type | Effectiveness |
|---|---|
| Infantry | Excellent |
| Mixed | Average |
How to Use This Commander
Open Field: Place Tokugawa in the frontline where he can absorb damage and punish attackers with counterattacks.
Rally / Garrison: Viable as a secondary option but not a top-tier choice.
PvE: Decent performance but lacks burst damage for fast clears.
Strengths and Weaknesses
- Strengths: Durability, counterattack damage, consistency
- Weaknesses: Low burst damage, average rally performance
Is This Commander Worth Investing In?
F2P Verdict: Moderate value but slow to maximize.
Low Spender Verdict: Strong choice for infantry-focused players.
Whale Verdict: Excellent sustained frontline commander.
Skill Priority: Skill 1 → Skill 2 → Skill 4 → Skill 3, with expertise providing major value.
Final Verdict
Tokugawa Ieyasu shines as a long-fight infantry specialist who rewards patience and smart positioning. While not flashy, his consistency and survivability make him a reliable long-term investment. Highly recommended for players who favor durable, strategic gameplay.
