Introduction

Infantry remains one of the top choices in Rise of Kingdoms (RoK) due to its high durability and ability to sustain long battles. However, to maximize the power of infantry, you need the best gear setup and an efficient upgrade path.

This guide will walk you through starter, mid-tier, and legendary infantry equipment, explaining how to prioritize upgrades and optimize your setup for Open Field, Rally, and Garrison battles in 2025.

🛡️ Basic Infantry Equipment – For New Players

If you are a new player or lack resources, this setup is ideal for the early game:

• Weapon: Gatekeeper’s Shield (Green) – Provides +5.5% infantry defense, easy to craft and upgrade.

• Helmet: Windswept War Helm (Green) – Increases +4.5% defense.

• Armor: Windswept Breastplate (Green) – Adds +4.5% defense.

• Gloves: Calvin’s Hands (Green) – Grants +2.5% defense.

• Leggings: Karua’s Humility (Blue) – Boosts +7% infantry health, one of the most valuable stats.

• Boots: Scarlet Hounds (Green) – Provides +2.5% health.

📌 Total Buffs:

• Health: +9.5%

• Defense: +16.5%

• Attack: +8%

• March Speed: +8% (due to Windswept 2-piece bonus)

💡 Why choose this setup? It’s easy to obtain, increases survivability, and works well for infantry, which naturally has slow movement speed.

📌 Note: At this stage, avoid crafting purple or legendary gear too soon, as you need to save materials for later.

🔥 Mid-Tier Infantry Equipment – Preparing for the Mid-Game

Once you have more resources, start upgrading to purple gear for better defense and health stats:

• Weapon: Sakura Fubuki (Purple) – +8% infantry attack, replaces Gatekeeper’s Shield.

• Helmet: Frost Treads (Purple) – +8% infantry defense, boosts tankiness.

• Armor: Dark Lord’s Blessing (Purple) – +10% defense, enhances survivability.

• Gloves: Gauntlets of the Eternal Empire (Purple) – +7% defense.

• Leggings: Karua’s Humility (Purple) – +7% health (keep it).

• Boots: Flame Treads (Purple) – +6% defense.

📌 Total Buffs:

• Health: +7%

• Defense: +27%

• Attack: +8%

• March Speed: 0%

💡 Why upgrade to this setup? Mid-game infantry should focus on defense and health over attack, as their role is to tank damage and survive longer in fights.

Legendary Infantry Equipment – For Endgame Players

When reaching the late game, legendary gear is essential to maximize performance, especially in Open Field, Rally, and Garrison battles.

• Weapon: Hammer of the Sun and Moon (KvK) – +13% infantry attack.

• Helmet: Helm of the Conqueror (KvK) – +13% infantry defense.

• Armor: Hope Cloak – +12% defense, free from Crystal Key.

• Gloves: Vambraces of the Eternal Empire – +8% defense.

• Leggings: Eternal Knight (KvK) – +12% infantry health.

• Boots: Dragon’s Breath Boots – +6% defense.

📌 Total Buffs:

• Health: +12%

• Defense: +39%

• Attack: +13%

💡 Why choose this setup?

• This is the optimal gear build for Open Field, Rally, and Garrison.

• A mix of KvK gear and Legendary equipment provides the highest stats.

• Iconic priority: Leggings (health), boots (health), armor (defense).

🚀 Gear Upgrade Prioritization

1️⃣ Hope Cloak (Legendary – Free from Crystal Key)
2️⃣ Eternal Knight (KvK Leggings – Health is critical for infantry)
3️⃣ Hammer of the Sun and Moon (KvK Weapon – Increases overall damage output)
4️⃣ Helm of the Conqueror (KvK Helmet – Provides long-term durability)
5️⃣ Dragon’s Breath Boots (Boots – Adds defense and march speed)

🎯 Conclusion – Best Infantry Equipment in 2025