Rise of Kingdoms: Saladin Talent Tree Build and Guide Update 2025

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Saladin History:

Saladin (1137/1138 – 4 March 1193), was a Kurdish Muslim and Sultan of Egypt and Syria, founder of the Ayyubid dynasty. He was known as a wise ruler, an ideal warrior, brave, honorable and just. He was born in Iraq and was of Kurdish descent. He became a commander-in-chief, the chief imam of the Fatimid dynasty of Egypt. In 1171, he overthrew the Fatimids, established the Ayyubid dynasty and conquered Syria and part of North Africa. His combined forces drove the Crusaders out of Outremer. A man of great culture and generosity, Saladin patronized scholars, founded schools and funded social works such as hospitals. Ṣalāḥ ad-Dīn's tolerance, generosity, and chivalry are mentioned many times in the historical accounts of Christian scholars, especially those about the Siege of Kerak; and he was respected by many generals and military leaders of the Crusades, including King Richard I of England. In other words, although he was a formidable opponent of the Crusaders, Ṣalāḥ ad-Dīn was not an enemy in the Western Christian world but a renowned symbol of chivalry.

In 1190, European powers including King Richard I of England, King Philip II of France, and Emperor Frederick I (Holy Roman Emperor) formed the Third Crusade and attacked Jerusalem. The Crusaders captured Acre, but not Jerusalem. A peace treaty was signed between Richard I and Saladin in 1192, a year before Saladin's death.

Saladin Review:

Saladin is a legendary cavalry commander that you must have if you are a cavalry player. One of the greatest legendary commanders in the Rise of Kingdoms game that includes the Saladin talent tree. He is a powerful debuff counter and a city conqueror.

One of his abilities is to reduce the healing effect of march as well as counter attack damage to tanks that are reduced on the battlefield. Saladin is a great commander if you know how to use it properly. Because of his first skill, Saladin is a great counter to Richard. With 5551 skills and the right talent tree build, Saladin is an extremely powerful commander.

Saladin Command Skills:

Active Skill: Quick Hold

Rage Required: 1000

Deals direct damage to the target, then slows the target's movement speed and reduces healing effects received for the next 5 seconds.

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Direct damage coefficient: 600 / 800 / 1000 / 1200 / 1400

March Speed Reduction: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30%

Healing Effect Reduction: 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%

Passive skill 1:

Increases the attack defense and march speed of cavalry units.

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Cavalry Defense Bonus: 8% / 10% / 12% / 16% / 20%

Cavalry Attack Bonus: 8% / 10% / 12% / 16% / 20%

Cavalry march speed bonus: 1% / 2% / 3% / 4% / 5%

Passive Skill 2: Bonds of Fate

Reduces skill damage taken from enemies and reduces counterattack damage.

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Skill damage reduction: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30%

Counterattack damage reduction: 8% / 10% / 12% / 16% / 20%

Passive Skill 3: Generosity

Increases damage dealt to units garrisoned in the city. However, Saladin's army cannot plunder resources when attacking other governors' cities.

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Damage Bonus: 3% / 6% / 9% / 12% / 15%

Expertise: Praising the Creator

Deals direct damage (Damage Factor 1700) to the target, then reduces the target's march speed by 50% and reduces healing effects received by 50% for the next 5 seconds.