Queen of Palmyra
(AD 240 – 274) – 34 years
Rarity: LEGENDARY
Civilization: 
Syria
Talents: 
Zenobia, born around 240 CE, was the queen of the Kingdom of Palmyra in modern-day Syria. She was famous for her stunning looks, and for leading Palmyra against the Roman Empire.
In 270, Zenobia launched an invasion of the Roman Empire, taking control of most of the Roman East, and eventually annexing Egypt. Until the middle of 271, although she was still subordinate to Rome in name, her territory had expanded from Ancyra, in central Anatolia, all the way to southern Egypt. Zenobia’s rule in Egypt lasted until 272, when she was defeated by the Roman army. It is said that Zenobia’s end came when she was taken captive by the Roman emperor Aurelian. Another theory states that Aurelian banished her to Rome, where she spent the rest of her life.
Under Zenobia’s rule, intellectuals were highly valued, and many scholars and philosophers were brought to court. She was tolerant of her subjects, and protected their cultural diversity.
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Review of Zenobia:
- Ways to obtain Zenobia commander sculptures: The Mightiest Governor event (“MGE”)
- Zenobia is a commander that heals and is exceptionally great at garrison defense. Most, if not all, players in Rise of Kingdoms use Zenobia only as a garrison commander.
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Zenobia Commander Skills:
| Skill | Description |
 Queen of Palmyra (active skill) | Rage requirement: 1000 Heals the nearby allied troop with the lowest percentage of units remaining (Healing Factor 100, can heal troops led by this commander) and then heals their own troops on the next turn (Healing Factor 500). Troops healed by this skill gain 20% increased health for 2 seconds. Upgrades: Healing Factor: 100/150/200/250/300 Extra Healing Factor: 500/650/800/950/1100 Health Bonus: 20%/25%/30%/35%/40% |
 Unmatched Beauty (passive skill) | While this commander is leading the garrison of your own city or a stronghold, troops led by this commander take 3% reduced damage from normal attacks, and deal 3% increased normal attack damage. Upgrades: Normal Attack Damage Reduction: 3%/6%/9%/12%/15% Normal Attack Damage Bonus: 3%/6%/9%/12%/15% |
 Conqueror’s Ambition (passive skill) | Infantry units led by this commander gain 10% increased health and 10% increased attack. All troops led by this commander deal 2% more damage to rallied troops. Upgrades: Infantry Health Bonus: 10%/12%/14%/16%/20% Infantry Attack Bonus: 10%/12%/14%/16%/20% Damage to Rallied Armies increased: 2%/4%/6%/8%/10% |
 Pluralistic Reign (passive skill) | While this commander is leading the garrison of your own city or a stronghold, the attacks of troops led by this commander have a 10% chance to deal extra damage per second to the target group (Damage Factor 300) for 3 seconds. This skill’s damage per second effect can trigger once every 5 seconds. Upgrades: Additional Damage Factor: 300/350/400/500/600 |
 Ascending Augusta (passive skill) | Heals the nearby allied troop (two allied troops while leading the garrison of your own city or a stronghold) with the lowest percentage of units remaining (Healing Factor 300, can heal troops led by this commander), and then heals their own troops on the next turn (Healing Factor 1100). Troops healed by this skill gain 50% increased health and 30% increased damage for 2 seconds. |
Best Commander Pairings for Zenobia:
- Garrison (Stronghold): Flavius Aetius (Zenobia as primary commander)
- Garrsion (Stronghold/City): Yi Sun-sin (Zenobia as secondary commander)
- Garrison (Stronghold/City): Theodora (Zenobia as primary commander) – Theodora’s third passive skill provides 10% additional damage boost to troops when troops are above 50% strength.
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Best Talent Trees for Zenobia:
Garrison – Stronghold
Garrison – City
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