About Rise of Kingdoms Handbook
Your trusted companion for mastering Rise of Kingdoms — built by Governors, for Governors.
Rise of Kingdoms Handbook exists to provide free, comprehensive, and accurate strategy guides for Rise of Kingdoms players of every skill level. We believe every Governor deserves access to high-quality game knowledge — without paywalls, gatekeeping, or fluff.
Rise of Kingdoms Handbook is run by long-time players who've been building kingdoms since the early days. The team includes alliance leaders, competitive KvK players, and theorycrafters who genuinely enjoy reverse-engineering commander pairings, formulas, and event mechanics.
Between us we've invested thousands of in-game hours across multiple kingdoms and City Hall milestones — from the opening build order all the way through Ark of Osiris and Lost Kingdom. That hands-on experience is what shapes every guide on this site: practical advice that actually holds up in the field.
- Active Governors since the early kingdom launches
- Multiple City Hall 25 accounts across different kingdoms
- Experience leading top-ranked alliances and rallies
- Regular participation in KvK, Ark of Osiris, and Mightiest Governor
- Commander pairings, talent trees, and skill synergies
- City Hall progression, gem spending, and resource management
- Event optimization (Mightiest Governor, Ark of Osiris, Ceroli Crisis)
- Alliance coordination, rally setups, and combat math
What We Offer
Everything you need to climb the ranks, all in one place.
From beginner basics to advanced KvK tactics — buildings, mechanics, events, progression, and more, with clear explanations and actionable tips.
Browse all guides →Detailed breakdowns of every commander — skills, talent trees, pairings, and where each one shines, updated as new commanders release.
Explore commanders →Current meta rankings for commanders, troops, and equipment so you can spend your gems and sculptures where they matter most.
See tier lists →Our Values
Everything is verified through real gameplay testing and community feedback. Guides are updated as the game evolves.
We collaborate with experienced Governors and listen to reader feedback so every guide reflects what actually works on live servers.
Every guide, tier list, and resource is completely free. Game knowledge should be accessible to everyone — F2P or whale alike.
Rise of Kingdoms is constantly evolving — new commanders, events, and balance changes. We monitor patches and revise guides to keep them current.
- 1Research
We gather information from in-game testing, official patch notes, and trusted community sources.
- 2Verification
All stats, formulas, and strategies are verified through actual gameplay on multiple accounts before publication.
- 3Review
Guides are reviewed by experienced Governors to make sure they're clear, complete, and free of errors.
- 4Updates
We continuously monitor for game changes and revise content as needed. If you spot something outdated, let us know.
Whether you have feedback, a guide suggestion, a correction, or want to contribute content — we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a note through our community channels and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Rise of Kingdoms Handbook is an independent fan site and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Rise of Kingdoms or its developers, Lilith Games. All game content, trademarks, and assets are the property of their respective owners. The information on this site is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only.