Žižka of the Chalice
(1360 – 1424) – 64 years
Rarity: LEGENDARY
Civilization: 
Czechoslovakia
Talents: 
Jan Žižka was a famous military commander and innovator who was a national hero of Bohemia. He was born to a relatively poor noble family, and lost an eye in his youth, leading him to be nicknamed “One-Eyed Žižka”. At a young age, Žižka became an accomplished mercenary, fighting only for his own profit. But hearing a sermon by the theologian and reformer Jan Hus changed his life, and he became a defender of Hus and a leader of his armies.
Žižka’s military prowess was undeniable. He wiped out the opposing forces of the Teutonic Knights during the Battle of Grunwald, fought in civil war against the King of Bohemia, and put an end to the First Anti-Hussite Crusade at the Battle of Vitkov Hill. He recruited a force of inexperienced farmers and trained them into a well-disciplined army. He also developed famous wagon formations that were almost impenetrable. Žižka never lost a battle in his life, and his feats led him to being voted one of the greatest Czechs in history.
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Review of Commander Jan Žižka:
- Ways to obtain Jan Žižka commander sculptures: Wheel of Fortune
- Jan Žižka is best used as a cavalry garrison commander.
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Jan Žižka Commander Skills:
| Skill | Description |
 One-Eyed Knight (active skill) | Rage requirement: 1000 Deals skill damage to the target troop (Damage Factor 1400). When this commander’s troop has fewer than 50% units remaining, this skill deals additional skill damage (Damage Factor 100). Upgrades: Direct Damage Factor: 1400/1600/1800/2000/2200 Direct Damage Factor: 100/130/160/200/250 |
 Sword Held High (passive skill) | Cavalry units led by this commander gain 3% Attack. When troops are garrisoned, Cavalry units’ Defense is increased by 3% and skill damage dealt is increased by 2%. Upgrades: Cavalry Attack Bonus: 3%/6%/9%/12%/15% Cavalry Defense Bonus: 3%/6%/9%/12%/15% Skill Damage Bonus: 2%/4%/6%/8%/10% |
 Unbowed (passive skill) | Trooped led by this commander take 2% less normal attack damage. When troops are garrisoned and take skill damage, they have a 10% chance to remove all normal buffs from the attacker. This dispel effect can trigger once every 8 seconds. Upgrades: Normal Attack Damage Bonus: 2%/4%/6%/8%/10% Probability: 10%/15%/20%/30%/50% |
 Battle of Grunwald (passive skill) | Cavalry units have 5% more Health. When launching a normal attack, they have a 10% chance of gaining a buff that increases their normal attack damage dealt by 5% for 3 seconds. This effect can trigger once every 8 seconds. Upgrades: Cavalry Health Bonus: 5%/8%/11%/15%/20% Normal Attack Damage Bonus: 5%/8%/11%/15%/20% |
 Expertised: Cry of Bohemia (passive skill) | Enhanced: One-Eyed Knight Deals skill damage to the target troop (Damage Factor 2400). When this commander’s troop has fewer than 50% units remaining, this skill deals additional skill damage to up to 3 surrounding troops within radius (Damage Factor 300). |
Best Commander Pairings for Jan Žižka:
- Garrison: Heraclius (Jan Žižka as primary commander)
- Garrison: Jadwiga (Jadwiga as primary commander) – Jadwiga’s first skill provides 20% increased damage for next 3 seconds. Her fourth skill also increases skill damage by 10% and generates Rage. These amplify the skill damage from Jan Žižka’s active skill.
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Best Talent Trees for Jan Žižka:
Garrison – Stronghold
Garrison – City
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