Bai Qi Talent Tree Build – Pairings, Equipment & Skills

Bai Qi is a legendary infantry smite commander in Rise of Kingdoms. If you have just unlocked him and are wondering how to build his talents, skills and the ideal pairings, this guide covers everything you need to know about Ba Qi.

Bai Qi Talent Tree Builds

The Smite talent tree is the new infantry meta, and Bai Qi was introduced to the game to utilise this. It makes sense to build him using this talent tree, so there will only be one optimal smite build below. 

Bai Qi Open-Field Smite Infantry Build

Start by focusing all your talent points on reaching Thunderous Smite at the end of the Smite tree. This is Bai Qi’s main damage-dealing talent, increasing Smite damage by up to 10%. 

After this, work towards Undying Fury, Hold the Line and Strong of Body in the infantry talent tree. The versatility tree is useless for open field so it’s best not to invest in this. 

Best Bai Qi Pairings

Here are the best pairings for Bai Qi that mainly focus on dealing smite damage. He will work well in most infantry pairings but the following commanders work better than others. 

Lui Che (Best Pairing)

Lui Che is the best pairing for Bai Qi due to them both being smite commanders. You will want to use Bai Qi as the primary commander to take advantage of the smite talent tree, as-well as using the pincer formation. 

William Wallace

William Wallace is another solid choice to pair with Bai Qi. If you have Lui Che paired with someone else or don’t have him at all, William Wallace is the next best choice. Both have the smite talent tree and speicalise in smite damage. 

Philip II

Philip II is a versatile commander and pairs really well with Bai Qi. He boosts stats and damage for almost every troop type, but it’s his expertise that makes him so popular. With an expertise Philip, there’s a 40% chance his active skill will trigger a second time, which is an insanely strong bonus.

Bai Qi Skill Levelling

As recommended in all Rise of Kingdoms builds, maxing out the first active skill should be your top priority, and the same goes for Bai Qi.

He will work well as a 5511 if you don’t have enough sculptures to max expertise, but you should definitely level up fully if you can. 

Best Equipment For Bai Qi

Below is the recommended equipment setup for Bai Qi, broken down by different stages of the game. Your long-term goal should be to work toward the late-game gear, so whenever you get your hands on the blueprints for any of these pieces, it’s best to craft them right away.

Beginner Equipment

• Windswept War Helm (Helms)
• Windswept Breastplate (Chest)
• Gatekeepers Shield (Weapons)
• Sentry Breeches (Legs)
• Windswept Bracers (Gloves)
• The Scarlett Hounds (Boots)

Mid-Late Game Equipment

• Witches Lineage (Helms)
• Quinn’s Soul (Chest)
• Sakura Fubuki (Weapons)
• Karuak’s Humility (Legs)
• Seth’s Brutality (Gloves)
• Frost Treads (Boots)

Late-Game Equipment

• Helm of the Conqueror/God Helm of the Eternal Empire (Helms)
• Hope Cloak/Plate of the Eternal Empire (Chest)
• Hammer of the Sun and Moon/Shield of the Eternal Empire (Weapons)
• Eternal Night/Greaves of the Eternal Empire (Legs)
• Sacred Grips/Vambraces of the Eternal Empire (Gloves) 
• Shilo’s Return/Sturdy Boots of the Eternal Empire (Boots) 

Accessories

• Saddle of a Thousand Blessings
• Horn of Fury
• Ring of Doom
• Vengeance 
• Scolas Lucky Coin
• Concealed Dagger
• Wind Scars
• Call of the Loyal

Bai Qi Best Formation

The Pincer formation is the best choice for Bai Qi because it boosts smite damage by 10%. Since his strengths revolve entirely around smite damage, it makes the most sense to build him specifically for that, other formations don’t really fit his playstyle.

How Do I Obtain Bai Qi?

Bai Qi is a legendary infantry commander available through the Infantry Wheel of Fortune event. To unlock him, you’ll need 10 Bai Qi sculptures. Once unlocked, you can upgrade his skills using universal legendary commander sculptures.

Be aware, you can only use him in kingdoms that have reached Season 3 or later. Prioritize focusing on him when you are in the Season of Conquest.

Summary: Is Bai Qi Worth Investing In?

As one of the newest commanders in the game, he’s absolutely worth investing in. Smite damage is the current infantry meta, and this commander is built specifically to take advantage of it. If you’re aiming for the strongest infantry march available, investing in him is a no-brainer.