Best civilizations in Rise of Kingdoms – Every nation ranked

by


Updated on March 20th, 2025
–
Version: 1.0.92.18

If you’re curious about which civilizations excel in Rise of Kingdoms, allowing for swift progress and building a formidable kingdom, I’d be more than happy to guide you towards the optimal choice!

But wait – why does it matter which civilization I pick in Rise of Kingdoms?

Friend, the choice is entirely yours. Do you prefer a relaxed approach and select a game based on its aesthetics, backstory, or iconic characters? Or are you an avid gamer, focusing on choosing the ideal civilization for early-game dominance, then strategically switching to another that excels in specific tasks, and finally adapting once more for late-game advantages?

If the details I provided seem overwhelming, don’t fret. It’s simpler than it appears. Regardless of the country you choose, success will come with consistent advancement and regular updates to your realm. Keep moving forward at a comfortable rate and things will fall into place.

Is there a best civilization in Rise of Kingdoms?

To tell you the truth, some will argue that there is such a thing as the best civilization in Rise of Kingdoms, although you will only start seeing a major difference in the endgame.

Sure, there are numerous aspects that contribute to a strong nation, making it quite a complex topic. Let me ask you about your role within your alliance; could you share your intended actions and the primary areas of concentration? If you’d like, we can discuss potential strategies based on those factors.

Perhaps you might prefer selecting a nation depending on the needs of your friends (for instance, when playing Rise of Kingdoms with a group). Regardless, certain nations excel at particular tasks while others are all-rounders. I haven’t delved into free-to-play or premium playstyles yet – if you intend to invest real money in the game, this too can influence the civilization you should choose!

Indeed, the process can be quite intricate, no doubt about it. However, setting aside the complexities, let us delve into the most exceptional civilizations found in Rise of Kingdoms.

1 S Tier

Britain

Why?
Why?
Why?
Why?
Why?

  • You will get Bjorn Ironside
  • You’ll get a 5% increased infantry attack, counterattack damage increased by 3% and troop load by 10%, as well as the special unit Berserker.

The Viking civilization excels in close combat and player versus player scenarios, while also performing adequately in player versus environment engagements. It serves as a versatile and appealing option for players. And let’s not forget, it’s pretty awesome as well!

2 A Tier


Greece

Why?

Why?

Why?

Why?

Why?

  • You’ll get a 3% increased troop HP, 10% faster wood gathering speed and 20% increased hospital healing speed. The healing speed is great, so that might be a reason why you should consider France in the late game if you plan on being quite PvP-focused.

France offers excellent conditions for growth, particularly if your aim is to become a top-tier player. It boasts figures like Joan of Arc, and its enhanced hospital healing speed is certainly a notable advantage.

3 B Tier


Spain

Why?

Why?

  • You’ll get 5% increased archer HP, 5% faster march speed and 5% increased active skill damage

The Ottoman Empire is an archer-centric civilization that thrives when played by premium users. It excels in inflicting damage during combat through active skills.

4 C Tier


Byzantium

Why?

Why?

is good for PvP but when it comes to PvE there’s a drop-off. It is focused on infantry units and it is good for farming food.

We made a list of other best free games you can play on your phone!

5 How to switch civilizations in Rise of Kingdoms?

After discussing some of the most remarkable civilizations, it may occur to you that you wish to alter your nationality. Should this be the case, there are generally two primary methods for transitioning to a different nation:

  1. Use 10,000 Crystals (which is quite expensive if you ask me)
  2. Spend 2,000,000 Alliance Currency in the Alliance Shop for Civilization Swap Tokens (this is the recommended way, which is why you should join a good and active Alliance).

Download Rise of Kingdoms from the Play Store | Download Rise of Kingdoms from App Store
Original article by Cristina Mesesan, updated by Mihail Katsoris.

Read More

2025-03-20 16:50