Cleopatra VII is a Legendary gathering commander in Rise of Kingdoms. Her best use is collecting resources, especially Stone, with a complete Gathering talent build and high-load Siege units.
She is not a priority combat commander. Develop Cleopatra gradually through commander-specific sculptures, Golden Chests, and available events instead of spending valuable Universal Legendary Sculptures on her.
Build Cleopatra through the Gathering talent tree, target approximately level 37 for the essential gathering talents, and use enough Siege units to clear the selected resource node. A practical skill target is 1-5-5-1, with End of Ptolemy and Beauty and Wisdom as the most important gathering skills.
Is Cleopatra VII Good in Rise of Kingdoms?
Cleopatra is a strong gathering specialist but a weak general combat investment.
Her main advantages include:
- Higher Stone gathering speed
- Gathering bonuses for Food, Wood, and Gold
- Up to 50% additional troop load
- Additional resource packs after completing a node when expertised
- Access to the complete Gathering talent tree
- Useful long-term development through free or commander-specific sources
Her main limitations include:
- Low value in normal PvP combat
- No troop-type combat specialization
- High XP requirements because she is Legendary
- No reason to invest Universal Legendary Sculptures
- Lower early efficiency than cheaper gathering commanders at the same account age
| Attribute | Cleopatra VII |
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Specializations | Integration, Gathering, and Support |
| Main role | Resource gathering |
| Best resource | Stone |
| Recommended troops | Siege units |
| Practical skill target | 1-5-5-1 |
| Recommended level | Approximately level 37 for core gathering talents |
| Combat priority | Low |
| Universal sculptures | Do not use them |
For complete resource-node, technology, alliance-territory, rune, and gathering-boost guidance, read the Rise of Kingdoms gathering guide.
Best Cleopatra Talent Tree
Cleopatra should use a full Gathering talent build when she is the primary commander.
Her core talent priorities are:
- Gathering Mastery for the resource currently needed
- The More The Better
- Superior Tools
- Additional resource-specific Gathering Masteries
- Modified Axle for Siege march speed
- Armed Convoy and required path talents
Level 27 Talent Target
At lower levels, prioritize the resource-specific Gathering Masteries and begin moving toward The More The Better.
For Cleopatra, Stone Gathering Mastery is the natural first choice because End of Ptolemy provides a larger bonus for Stone than for Food, Wood, or Gold.
However, select another Gathering Mastery first when a different resource is blocking your account.
Level 37 Talent Target
Level 37 is the most useful stopping point for many Cleopatra builds because it normally provides enough talent points to reach the core Gathering route and maximize Superior Tools.
At this point, prioritize:
- Gathering Mastery: Stone
- Gathering Mastery: Food
- Gathering Mastery: Wood
- Gathering Mastery: Gold
- The More The Better
- Superior Tools
- Required path talents
Level 40 Talent Target
Additional levels can be used to reach Modified Axle, which improves Siege-unit March Speed.
This reduces travel time between the city and resource nodes, particularly when gathering far from your territory or during large gathering events.
Should Cleopatra Reach Level 60?
Most accounts do not need a level 60 Cleopatra.
Her essential gathering talents can be reached much earlier, and Legendary commanders require substantial XP. Stop once she has the talents needed for the intended gathering role unless your important combat and gathering commanders are already developed.
Cleopatra Gathering Talents Explained
| Talent | Maximum Effect | Priority |
| Gathering Mastery: Stone | 30% Stone gathering speed | Highest natural priority for Cleopatra |
| Gathering Mastery: Food | 30% Food gathering speed | High when Food is needed |
| Gathering Mastery: Wood | 30% Wood gathering speed | High when Wood is needed |
| Gathering Mastery: Gold | 30% Gold gathering speed | Important for late-game research and healing |
| The More The Better | 6% additional resources after completing a node | Very high |
| Superior Tools | 25% Gathering Speed | Essential |
| Armed Convoy | 15% troop Defense while gathering | Path and protection talent |
| Modified Axle | 30% Siege-unit March Speed | Useful after the core gathering talents |
The More The Better
The More The Better does not increase gathering speed when alliance members are nearby.
Instead, it increases the resources received after the march fully completes a resource point. This makes finishing nodes more valuable than repeatedly leaving them partially gathered.
Armed Convoy
Armed Convoy does not increase troop load or reduce travel time.
It improves Defense while the march is gathering. This provides limited protection, but it does not make a gathering march safe against a developed PvP commander.
Superior Tools
Superior Tools is one of the most important Gathering talents because it provides a general Gathering Speed bonus for every resource type.
Reach and maximize this talent before spending points on minor combat or Support-tree bonuses.
Modified Axle
Modified Axle provides additional March Speed specifically for Siege units.
It reduces travel time but does not improve gathering speed after the march reaches the resource node.
Cleopatra Skills Explained
Queen of Kings
Queen of Kings heals slightly wounded units in Cleopatra’s march and nearby friendly armies. It also increases their Defense for two seconds.
| Skill Level | Healing Factor | Defense Bonus |
| 1 | 150 | 5% |
| 2 | 200 | 7% |
| 3 | 250 | 9% |
| 4 | 300 | 12% |
| 5 | 400 | 15% |
This skill provides minor protection but does not make Cleopatra a competitive combat commander.
End of Ptolemy
End of Ptolemy is Cleopatra’s most important gathering skill.
| Skill Level | Stone Gathering | Other Resources |
| 1 | 5% | 3% |
| 2 | 10% | 6% |
| 3 | 15% | 10% |
| 4 | 20% | 15% |
| 5 | 30% | 20% |
Maximize this skill as early as your skill-lock and star-upgrade options allow.
Beauty and Wisdom
Beauty and Wisdom increases troop load.
| Skill Level | Load Bonus |
| 1 | 10% |
| 2 | 20% |
| 3 | 30% |
| 4 | 40% |
| 5 | 50% |
Higher load means Cleopatra can clear a resource node with fewer troops or carry more resources during a long gathering trip.
The Last Pharaoh
The correct name of Cleopatra’s fourth skill is The Last Pharaoh.
While her march is gathering at a resource point, it increases Siege-unit Attack and Defense.
| Skill Level | Siege Attack | Siege Defense |
| 1 | 10% | 10% |
| 2 | 20% | 20% |
| 3 | 30% | 30% |
| 4 | 40% | 40% |
| 5 | 50% | 50% |
This skill does not increase gathering speed, troop load, or node capacity. It provides limited combat protection to Siege troops while gathering.
Gifts of the Nile
Gifts of the Nile is Cleopatra’s expertise skill.
After completing a resource point, Cleopatra receives additional resource packs. This adds value to fully cleared nodes, especially when combined with The More The Better.
Check the live skill tooltip for the current resource-pack details.
Best Cleopatra Skill Order
A gathering commander does not need the same investment as a primary PvP commander.
| Skill Target | Recommended Use |
| 1-5-1-1 | Basic Stone and general resource gathering |
| 1-5-5-1 | Best practical budget target |
| 1-5-5-5 | Additional Siege protection while gathering |
| 5-5-5-5 | Expertise and Gifts of the Nile |
Recommended Upgrade Process
- Use the available skill-lock controls to prioritize End of Ptolemy.
- Raise End of Ptolemy to level five.
- Unlock and maximize Beauty and Wisdom.
- Stop at 1-5-5-1 if sculptures are limited.
- Allow Golden Chests and commander-specific rewards to improve her gradually.
- Expertise her only through long-term natural progression.
Sculpture warning: Do not use Universal Legendary Sculptures on Cleopatra. Those sculptures provide much greater value when invested in a competitive open-field, rally, or garrison commander.
Use the Legendary sculpture requirements guide to compare the cost of developing combat and gathering commanders.
What Resource Should Cleopatra Gather?
Cleopatra is naturally strongest at gathering Stone, but she should not gather Stone during every trip regardless of account needs.
| Resource | When to Prioritize It |
| Stone | Building upgrades, city development, low Stone reserves, and Stone-focused gathering events |
| Gold | Late military research, healing, T5 troops, and extended KvK preparation |
| Food | Troop training, healing, and account stages with heavy Food consumption |
| Wood | Building, research, healing, troop training, and alliance construction needs |
| Gems | When Gem nodes are available and safe, although her normal resource bonuses may not apply in the same way |
The best resource is the one currently blocking progression.
During a gathering event, also compare:
- Points per resource type
- Node level
- Travel distance
- Alliance-territory bonuses
- Gathering speed
- March availability
- War-resource needs
Should Cleopatra Use Siege Units?
Yes. Siege units generally have the highest troop load, making them the most efficient choice for clearing resource nodes.
Cleopatra also benefits from:
- Up to 50% troop load from Beauty and Wisdom
- Siege Attack and Defense from The Last Pharaoh
- Siege March Speed from Modified Axle
How Many Siege Units Should You Send?
Send enough Siege units to carry the full amount available in the selected resource node.
Do not send an unnecessarily large march because:
- Extra troops do not increase the node’s resources.
- Higher-tier Siege can be expensive to heal or replace.
- Large gathering marches may attract farm hunters during KvK.
- Other gathering marches may also need Siege units.
Which Siege Tier Is Best?
Use inexpensive Siege troops when gathering in dangerous territory. Lower-tier Siege is easier to replace if the march is attacked.
Higher-tier Siege may provide greater load per unit, but it can create unnecessary healing or replacement costs during war.
Are Cleopatra’s Siege Units Safe?
No. The Last Pharaoh improves Siege combat statistics, but gathering Siege remains vulnerable to real PvP marches.
When enemies are nearby:
- Recall the march immediately.
- Gather inside protected alliance territory.
- Avoid exposed nodes.
- Watch alliance and kingdom alerts.
- Do not rely on Queen of Kings to survive a strong attack.
Best Cleopatra Pairings
Only the primary commander’s talent tree applies. The secondary commander contributes skills but not talents.
Use Cleopatra as primary when she has the completed Gathering build. Use another gatherer as primary when that commander has more Gathering talents or a stronger bonus for the selected resource.
| Pairing | Best Use | Important Note |
| Cleopatra + Seondeok | Stone or Gold gathering with high load | Often better used as two separate gathering primaries |
| Cleopatra + Matilda of Flanders | General resource gathering and troop load | Use the commander with the stronger talent tree as primary |
| Cleopatra + Constance | Accessible resource gathering | Constance may offer greater value as a separate march |
| Cleopatra + Sarka | Early general gathering | Useful when march queues are limited |
| Cleopatra + Gaius Marius | Food-focused secondary option | Gaius is inexpensive to level separately |
| Cleopatra + Ishida Mitsunari | Developed Legendary gathering roster | Avoid investing universal gold heads in either gathering role |
Not always.
It is often more efficient to use Cleopatra and another developed gatherer as primaries of two separate marches. This allows both Gathering talent trees to work independently and increases the number of nodes gathered at the same time.
Pair two gatherers in one march when:
- Only one march queue remains available.
- The resource node requires additional troop load.
- The secondary provides a useful resource-specific skill.
- The other gathering marches are already deployed.
How to Get Cleopatra in ROK
Cleopatra can commonly be obtained or upgraded through:
- Golden Chests
- Hero Returns
- Commander-specific sculpture chests
- Selected event rewards
- Rare or rotating commander sources shown in her profile
Open Cleopatra’s commander profile and select the Sources option to check which acquisition methods are currently available to your account.
Do not spend Universal Legendary Sculptures simply to unlock or upgrade her gathering skills.
How to Level Cleopatra Efficiently
Gathering resource nodes does not normally provide commander XP.
Commander experience comes primarily from:
- Tomes of Knowledge
- Barbarians
- Barbarian Forts
- Holy Site Guardians
- Selected PvE events
Recommended Leveling Method
- Use Tomes to reach the first Gathering talent milestones.
- Place Cleopatra as secondary behind a developed Peacekeeping commander for Guardians or Barbarians.
- Continue until she reaches approximately level 37.
- Add a few more levels only when Modified Axle is part of the intended build.
- Stop before excessive XP is consumed.
Do not lead combat with Cleopatra. A Peacekeeping primary offers better damage, Action Point efficiency, sustain, and commander XP bonuses.
Use the commander leveling guide for efficient XP, Guardian, Tome, and secondary-commander strategies.
Is Cleopatra Good for Beginners?
Cleopatra is useful for beginners after she is unlocked, especially when Stone becomes a building bottleneck.
However, she should not automatically be the first gathering commander leveled because:
- Legendary commanders require more XP.
- Her sculptures are harder to obtain consistently.
- Lower-rarity gatherers reach important talents faster.
- She should not receive Universal Legendary Sculptures.
Beginners should also develop:
- Constance
- Sarka
- Gaius Marius
- Centurion
- Joan of Arc where appropriate
These commanders can create several inexpensive gathering marches while Cleopatra develops gradually.
Should You Change Civilization for Cleopatra?
Do not change civilization solely to improve Cleopatra.
Civilization choice should consider:
- Building speed
- Research speed
- Troop training
- Hospital capacity
- Healing support
- Combat troop specialization
- Rally and garrison roles
- Civilization-change cost
Gathering commanders, technology, alliance territory, resource runes, kingdom titles, and temporary gathering boosts are more practical ways to increase resource income.
How to Use Cleopatra Every Day
Before Sending the March
- Check which resource is currently lowest.
- Review active gathering events.
- Select the highest safe node level.
- Confirm that Cleopatra has the correct talent build.
- Send enough Siege units to clear the node.
- Use alliance territory whenever possible.
During Gathering
- Monitor alliance and kingdom warnings.
- Check whether enemy players are nearby.
- Avoid contested frontline nodes.
- Let the march complete the node when safe.
- Recall immediately when territory becomes dangerous.
During Gathering Events
- Begin with partially filled nodes when the rules allow preparation.
- Use every available gathering march.
- Match commanders to their strongest resource.
- Use gathering runes and titles where available.
- Reduce travel time by gathering inside alliance territory.
- Check the scoring table before selecting a resource.
During KvK
- Gather only in safe connected territory.
- Use inexpensive Siege troops.
- Avoid leaving marches near active passes or frontlines.
- Recall every gatherer before going offline when the area is unsafe.
- Follow kingdom rules regarding enemy farmers.
Is Cleopatra Worth Universal Legendary Sculptures?
No, not for most accounts.
Universal Legendary Sculptures should normally be reserved for commanders who provide strong open-field, rally, garrison, Canyon, or long-term KvK value.
Cleopatra can improve naturally through Golden Chests and commander-specific rewards. Her gathering bonuses are helpful, but they do not justify sacrificing progress on a competitive combat march.
Comparing resource-ready accounts? Cleopatra can improve resource income, but gathering strength is only one part of account development. Players comparing developed ROK accounts should also review available gathering commanders, farm accounts, resource inventory, VIP level, troop technology, combat commanders, equipment, armaments, Passport Pages, migration eligibility, and current kingdom status.
Common Cleopatra Mistakes
- Using the wrong talent descriptions: The More The Better and Armed Convoy do not work as described in many older guides.
- Calling the fourth skill Battle-Hardened: Its correct name is The Last Pharaoh.
- Treating Siege combat bonuses as gathering speed: The Last Pharaoh does not increase gathering speed.
- Taking Cleopatra to level 60 unnecessarily: Core gathering talents are available much earlier.
- Using Universal Legendary Sculptures: Save them for competitive combat commanders.
- Assuming secondary talents apply: Only the primary commander’s talent tree works.
- Pairing every strong gatherer together: Separate marches often gather more resources overall.
- Always gathering Stone: Gather the resource currently blocking account development.
- Sending expensive Siege into dangerous territory: Use safer nodes and inexpensive troops.
- Using Cleopatra as a combat commander: Her healing and Siege Defense are not enough for PvP.
- Changing civilization only for gathering: Consider the entire account strategy.
- Expecting gathering to provide XP: Use Tomes, Guardians, Barbarians, and other PvE sources.
FAQ
What is the best Cleopatra talent tree in ROK?
Use the Gathering talent tree. Prioritize the relevant Gathering Masteries, The More The Better, Superior Tools, and Modified Axle after the essential gathering talents are complete.
Is Cleopatra VII good in Rise of Kingdoms?
Cleopatra is good for gathering, especially Stone, but she is a low-priority combat commander.
What is the best Cleopatra skill order?
Prioritize End of Ptolemy and Beauty and Wisdom. A practical budget target is 1-5-5-1.
What resource should Cleopatra gather?
Stone is her strongest resource, but she should gather whichever resource is currently blocking building, research, training, or healing progress.
Should Cleopatra use Siege units?
Yes. Siege units have high troop load and benefit from The Last Pharaoh and Modified Axle. Send only enough Siege to clear the node.
What level should Cleopatra be for gathering?
Approximately level 37 is a useful target for the essential Gathering talents. Level 40 can be considered when you also want Modified Axle.
How do you get Cleopatra in ROK?
Cleopatra is commonly available through Golden Chests, Hero Returns, selected sculpture chests, and rotating commander-specific sources.
Is Cleopatra worth Universal Legendary Sculptures?
No. Let Golden Chests and commander-specific sources develop her gradually while saving universal gold heads for combat commanders.
Conclusion
Cleopatra VII is a specialized gathering commander whose greatest strengths are Stone gathering, troop load, and additional resource rewards.
Build her through the Gathering talent tree and aim for the core talents around level 37. A 1-5-5-1 skill setup provides the most important gathering bonuses without requiring an excessive sculpture investment.
Use enough Siege units to clear the selected node, gather inside safe alliance territory, and recall the march when enemy players approach. Cleopatra’s Siege bonuses provide limited protection but do not turn her into a combat commander.
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