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

Trajan History:

Trajan was the second Emperor of Rome of the Nerva-Antonine dynasty, ruling from 98–117. Born in modern-day Spain, he was the first Emperor to come from outside the Apennines.

During Trajan's reign, he oversaw the expansion of Rome's borders, the second-largest expansion in the Empire's history. However, it was his achievements as a civilian ruler that earned him the love and respect of Rome, including numerous public building programs and welfare programs for poor and orphaned children. Near the end of his reign, he built Trajan's Column, a monument to his military achievements, where his ashes were later interred.

In recognition of his many achievements, the Roman Senate awarded him the title Optimus Princeps, meaning “best ruler.”

Trajan Review:

How to get the Commander Trajan Sculpture: Wheel of Fortune

Trajan is a commander who provides buffs (to allies) and buffs (to enemies) in open field battles. He deals very little damage to enemies. You should only invest in Trajan after you have prepared 3 or 4 open field marches that deal strong skill damage.

Since Trajan is a commander with the Leadership talent (with many talents giving strength if using a mixed army consisting of 3 or more different troop types), to use him effectively as a main commander, you should set up a mixed army led by Trajan. Depending on the equipment you equip Trajan with, you should set up his mixed army with a larger proportion (e.g. 90%) of the specific troop type that is most strengthened by his equipment (i.e. if using infantry equipment, Trajan's mixed army will consist mainly of infantry troops).

Trajan Commander Skills:

Active Skill: Trajan's Column

Rage Required: 1000

Deals direct damage to the current target (Damage Multiplier 100). Troops commanded by this commander and nearby allies gain 10% increased skill damage for 3 seconds and 15 rage per second. However, damage taken increases by 25% for 3 seconds.

Upgrade:

Direct damage coefficient: 100/150/200/250/300

Skill Damage Bonus: 10%/13%/16%/20%/25%

Rage Restored: 15/20/25/30/40

Passive Skill 1: Expand Borders

Troops commanded by this commander gain 5% increased defense. Health gains 5% extra when outside of alliance territory.

Upgrade:

Defense Bonus: 5%/8%/11%/15%/20%

Health Bonus: 5%/8%/11%/15%/20%

Passive Skill 2: Great Expeditions

Troops commanded by this commander have 2% increased troop capacity. When troops commanded by this commander consist of 3 or more different types of units, they will deal additional direct damage to the current target when using active skills (Damage coefficient 100) and increase damage dealt to the target by 5% for 3 seconds.

Upgrade:

Military Ability Bonus: 2%/4%/6%/8%/10%

Direct damage coefficient: 100/150/200/250/300

Additional damage taken: 5%/8%/11%/15%/20%

Passive Skill 3: Tapae Battle

While on the map, basic attacks grant units 2% increased defense for 10 seconds, with the duration resetting each time a new stack is gained. Stacks up to 10 times. This effect can trigger up to once every 8 seconds.

Upgrade:

Defense Bonus: 2%/3%/4%/5%/6%

Expertise: Five Good Emperors

Advanced: Trajan's Column

Deals direct damage to the current target (Damage Factor 400). Troops commanded by this commander and nearby allies gain 30% increased skill damage for 3 seconds and 50 rage per second. However, damage taken increases by 25% for 3 seconds.

Best pairings for Trajan:

Open-field (early game): Æthelflæd (Trajan is the main commander)

 

Æthelfland  

Open-field: Mulan (Trajan is the main commander) – Like Trajan, Mulan provides buffs to your other troops (and debuffs to enemies) in open-field battles. On top of that, Mulan’s second ability (Warrior’s Heart) reduces damage taken by 5%, increasing Trajan’s survivability. When attacked, Mulan’s second ability also has a 20% chance to reduce the attacker’s rage by 100. With Trajan’s high tankiness, a Trajan/Mulan march will greatly increase the effectiveness of all your marches in open-field battles.

 

Mulan  

Open-field: Constantine (Trajan is the main commander)

 

Constantine

Open-field: Harald (Trajan is the main commander) - Trajan has a lot of synergy with Harald thanks to Trajan's talent tree and Harald's skills. Harald's Expertised skill also increases counter-attack damage dealt on the map and skill damage in area of ​​effect (“AoE”) by 20%, which is good since enemies tend to attack your Trajan in open-field battles.

 

Harald Sigurdsson  

Open-field: Sargon the Great (Sargon is the main commander)

 

Sargon  

Sunset Canyon: Mulan (Trajan is the main commander) or Constantine (Trajan is the main commander)

Best Talent Tree for Trajan

Open-field (Mixed Troop)