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Sun Tzu History:
Sun Tzu was a Chinese general, military strategist, writer, and philosopher who lived during the Eastern Zhou period of ancient China. Sun Tzu is traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War, a widely influential work of military strategy that has influenced both Western and East Asian military philosophy and thinking. Sun Tzu's work has been praised and used throughout East Asian warfare since its composition. During the 20th century, The Art of War became popular and practically used in Western society. It continues to influence many competitive endeavors in East Asia and the Western world including culture, politics, business, and sports, as well as modern warfare.
Sun Tzu Review:
Without a doubt, Sun Tzu is the best Epic commander in Rise of Kingdoms. Sun Tzu's first skill (The Art of War) is to build rage and deal damage to 5 targets when Sun Tzu is Specialized. Sun Tzu Commander Skills:
Sun Tzu's Command Skills:
Active skill: Strategy
Rage Required: 1000
Deals direct damage to up to 3 targets in a fan-shaped area and deals additional damage to these targets on the next turn. Sun Tzu gains additional rage for each target hit by his skills.
Upgrade:
Direct damage coefficient: 150/210/270/360/450
Additional damage multiplier:50/70/90/120/150
Rage Recovery: 10/20/30/40/50
Passive Skill 1: Philosophy of War
Reduces garrison damage while this commander is serving as garrison commander.
Upgrade:
Damage Reduction to Garrison Troops: 1% / 2% / 3% / 4% / 5%
Passive Skill 2: Master Strategist
Increases damage dealt to troops; increases infantry unit health.
Upgrade:
Damage Reduction: 4% / 5% / 6% / 8% / 10%
Infantry Health Bonus: 4% / 5% / 6% / 8% / 10%
Passive Skill 3: Ever-Changing Tactics
Increase active damage.
Upgrade:
Skill Damage Bonus: 5% / 8% / 11% / 15% / 20%
Expertise: Ancient Books
Deals direct damage (Damage Factor 800) to up to 5 targets in a fan-shaped area and deals additional damage (Damage Factor 200) to these targets on the next turn. Sun Tzu gains 50 rage for each target hit by this skill.
Best pairings for Sun Tzu:
Open field (early game): Æthelflæd , Charles Martel , Yi-Seong Gye (YSG) , Alexander , Richard
Tower Defense (early game): Charles Martel , Yi-Seong Gye (YSG)
Best talent tree for Sun Tzu:
Open field (early game):
Building Defense (early game):
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