Overview
- Commander Name: Afonso
- Rarity: Epic
- Civilization: Portugal (Lore-based)
- Primary Role: Garrison / Infantry Defense
- Best Troop Type: Infantry
- Best For: F2P & Low Spenders
Afonso is an epic infantry commander in Rise of Kingdoms who specializes in garrison defense and counterattack damage. He is designed to protect cities and structures in the early to mid game, making him a reliable option for free-to-play players. While Afonso does not scale well into late-game KvK, his defensive utility remains valuable for developing kingdoms.
Commander Rating
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Open Field | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Rally | ⭐ |
| Garrison | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| PvE | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Overall | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Afonso shines in city and structure defense but offers limited offensive value in competitive late-game scenarios.
Commander Background
Afonso is inspired by Afonso I of Portugal, the founder and first king of Portugal. Known for defending his territory against overwhelming odds, his in-game design reflects resilience, fortification strength, and defensive leadership.
Commander Skills Breakdown
- Skill 1 – Shield of Portugal: Deals direct damage to attacking enemies and increases counterattack damage.
- Skill 2 – Infantry Discipline: Increases infantry defense and health.
- Skill 3 – Unbreakable Wall: Reduces damage taken by garrison troops.
- Skill 4 – Defender of the Realm: Increases counterattack damage when defending cities.
- Expertise – King of Resistance: Enhances all defensive buffs and improves sustained defense capability.
Talent Tree Build
Afonso performs best with a Defense primary talent tree combined with Infantry secondary talents. This maximizes damage reduction and counterattack efficiency.
- Primary Tree: Defense
- Secondary Tree: Infantry
- Key Talents: Iron Shield, Hold the Line, Elite Soldiers
Alternative open-field builds are possible but not recommended due to low mobility and damage output.
Best Equipment
- Early Game: Infantry defense and health green/blue gear
- Mid Game: Infantry-focused epic defense sets
- Late / End Game: Defensive legendary infantry equipment
Key Features
- Strong early-game garrison defender
- High counterattack damage
- Infantry-focused bonuses
- Low investment requirement
- Excellent for city defense
Best Pairings
- Best Primary Pairings: Sun Tzu, Charles Martel (early)
- Best Secondary Pairings: Eulji Mundeok, Hermann
Best Troop Composition
Afonso should be used with 100% Infantry to fully benefit from his defensive and counterattack bonuses.
| Troop Type | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Infantry | Highly Recommended |
| Cavalry | Avoid |
How to Use This Commander
- Open Field: Situational and not optimal.
- Rally / Garrison: Best used for city and structure defense.
- PvE: Acceptable for early barb defense events.
Strengths and Weaknesses
- Strengths: Strong defense, counterattack damage, F2P friendly.
- Weaknesses: Poor mobility, weak late-game viability.
Is This Commander Worth Investing In?
- F2P Verdict: Yes, solid early garrison commander.
- Low Spender Verdict: Worth moderate investment.
- Whale Verdict: Not recommended.
Skill priority should focus on 1-1-1-1 early, progressing to expertise only if used frequently for defense.
Final Verdict
Afonso is a reliable epic garrison commander ideal for early and mid-game defense. While he falls off in late-game KvK, his low cost and defensive strength make him a worthwhile investment for newer players. If you need a dependable city defender, Afonso delivers.
