Rise of Kingdoms Progression Roadmap: From Your First City to KvK

Rise of Kingdoms is a long game with many systems. This roadmap puts them in order so you always know what to focus on next. Bookmark it and come back as your kingdom grows.

Stage 1: The first week

Goal: a strong start and an alliance.

• Follow our beginner guide.
• Pick a civilization – see the civilizations guide.
• Join an active alliance – see the alliance guide.

Stage 2: Weeks 2–4

Goal: a steady economy.

• Keep marches gathering – see the gathering guide.
• Start economic research – see the Academy guide.
• Hunt barbarians daily – see the barbarians guide.
• Spend gems wisely – see the gem spending guide.

Stage 3: Months 2–3

Goal: strong commanders and a focused army.

• Choose a main troop type – see troop types and counters.
• Build commander pairs – see commander pairings.
• Spend sculptures carefully – see the sculptures guide.
• Craft equipment – see the equipment guide.

Stage 4: Months 3–6

Goal: ready for the big events.

• Plan around the Mightiest Governor.
• Join the Ark of Osiris.
• Score points in the Lyceum of Wisdom.

Stage 5: KvK and beyond

Goal: a valuable member in Kingdom vs Kingdom.

• Prepare troops and healing – see the KvK guide.
• Shift research towards military.
• Follow your alliance’s plan.

Habits at every stage

Habit	Read more
Focus on the best events	Events tier list
Never leave builders, research or marches idle	Gathering guide
Specialise in one troop type	Troop types guide

Follow the roadmap one stage at a time and your kingdom will grow steadily.