Bai and Liuch in Rise of Kingdoms: The Ultimate Infantry Power Duo? Full Simulator Analysis & Insights

Every time a new commander is introduced in Rise of Kingdoms (RoK), players eagerly await detailed analysis on how powerful and game-changing they might be. Today, we dive deep into the pre-release testing of the much-anticipated Bai and Liuch commander combo, exploring why they might redefine infantry gameplay and battlefield dominance.

What Is the Rock Murderball Simulator?

Before we get into the results, let’s explain the tool behind this analysis. The Rock Murderball Simulator is a highly refined battle simulation program created by the RoK community member Speckco. It has been fine-tuned over the years to simulate battles with impressive accuracy by incorporating commanders, formations, inscriptions, technology, troop types, and equipment.

This simulator allows players to preview how commander pairs, like Bai and Liuch, perform in 1v1 duels under various realistic conditions—something crucial before investing scarce legendary sculptures in new commanders.

Testing Setup: How Was Bai and Liuch Evaluated?

To ensure accuracy and fairness, the testing setup mimics high-end but realistic conditions many players achieve:

• Both sides had VIP levels 17-18, troop capacity at 350,000 (with expansions and KVK tech).

• Both used the best-in-slot gear and legendary KVK helmets and weapons.

• Bai and Liuch were paired with the France civilization for health bonuses, while the opposing armies typically used Ottoman Empire civilization for balanced stats.

• Formation used for Bai and Liuch was the brand new Pinser formation, which offers a massive 10% bonus to smite damage—a game-changer for infantry-focused commanders.

• The legendary inscription used was Toppler, which adds 5% smite damage and increases damage dealt to targets hit by smite by 20% for 3 seconds.

• Battles were simulated 7 rounds per matchup to check consistency.

Why Bai and Liuch Are Dominating in the Simulator

Across multiple tests against top-tier opposing commander pairs—including archers like Juilong-Herman, Shajar-Juilong, cavalry pairs like Huo-King Arthur, and other infantry combinations—the Bai-Liuch combo achieved an unprecedented 70%+ sweep rate. This means in most cases, Bai-Liuch crushed the enemy march with overwhelming force and a large number of units remaining.

Highlights:

• Archers Can't Stop Bai-Liuch: Archers are usually infantry counters. However, Bai-Liuch obliterated the strongest archer combos like Shar Juilong, winning decisively.

• Cavalry Pairs Fall Short: Even powerful cavalry combos such as Huo-King Arthur lost consistently to Bai-Liuch, despite having higher raw attack and defense stats.

• Formation Synergy: The Pinser formation synergizes perfectly with Bai and Liuch, amplifying their skill damage and overall effectiveness. The Toppler inscription further boosts smite damage output and debuffs enemies to take extra damage.

The Secret Sauce: How Bai Leverages Damage Over Time

One fascinating aspect revealed in testing is Bai’s performance curve during battles. Bai tends to:

• Start slower than tankier commanders who reach "yellow" (low health) first.

• But in the second half of prolonged fights, Bai ramps up damage drastically due to stacking malice stacks and bonus smite damage.

• This stacking mechanic makes Bai extremely deadly in drawn-out duels, allowing him to catch up and then dominate in kills.

Real-World Caveats: Simulator vs. Actual Gameplay

While these simulator results are promising, keep in mind:

• This is a 1v1 perfect duel scenario with no interruptions or external factors.

• In open-field battles, where players retreat, assist, or swarm, Bai’s slow-burn style might not always shine as much.

• Real in-game testing is essential before investing heavily in legendary sculptures.

What Does This Mean for Infantry Players?

If you are an infantry lover or want a game-changing infantry commander, Bai paired with Liuch is looking incredibly promising. Their synergy, boosted by the Pinser formation and Toppler inscription, puts them among the strongest infantry duos ever tested.

Expect a high reward for players who like to commit fully to duels and focus on outlasting opponents in drawn-out fights.

Final Thoughts

Bai and Liuch’s pre-release simulator tests suggest a revolutionary infantry combo that could shift the meta. Their powerful synergy, exceptional damage output, and unique mechanics make them a must-watch for any serious Rise of Kingdoms player.

However, always balance simulator hype with real in-game testing, and be mindful of your available resources before investing.