Evony: The King’s Return is a captivating strategic 4X multiplayer game that harbors many competitive features for players to expand their kingdom! One such feature is the recruitment of strong Generals. These heroic warriors are apt for leading your troops into battle and coming out victorious, thanks to their massive arsenal of weaponry and active/passive abilities. This guide will brush you up with the knowledge pertaining to best generals available in every role! 

Best Attacking Ranged Generals in Evony: The King’s Return

The most crucial enhancement for attacking ranged generals is Ranged Attack. This is due to the fact that eliminating your adversaries at a distance before they reach you also aids in defense. A weakly buffed ground march can be destroyed by a very heavily buffed ranged attack, despite ground being the natural counter to ranged. Minamoto no Yoshitsune, Simeon the Great, Alfred the Great, Princess Kaguya, and Elektra are the finest attacking ranged generals at the time of writing. Check them out:

Generals in Evony: The King’s Return - The Best Generals and Introduction to the Hero System

Minamoto no Yoshitsune

Shanao (Special ability) – The attack of the ranged troops that are led by the General increases by 25%, and if the General brings any dragon from the Pasture, the ranged troops’ attack will additionally increase by 15%.

Simeon the Great

Empire Offensive (Special ability) – Increases ranged troops and siege machines’ attack by 20% when the General is leading the army to attack. Increases ranged troops’ attack by another 15% when General brings any dragon.

Alfred the Great

Great King (Special ability) – Increases the ranged troops’ attack by 30% and siege machines’ attack by 20% when General is leading the army to attack.

Princess Kaguya

Princess From the Moon (Special ability) – Increases ranged troops’ attack by 35% and increases ranged troops and siege machines’ HP by 30% when General is leading the army to attack.

Elektra

Blood Restrain (Special ability) – Increases mounted troops and ranged troops’ attack by 15% when General is leading the army to attack. Increases ranged troops’ attack by 20% when General brings any dragon from the Pasture.

Best Defending Ranged Generals in Evony: The King’s Return

Ranged attack is also the most crucial ability for defensive ranged generals, however having additional type bonuses in addition to ranged attack is beneficial. This is due to the fact that your defense general will command the entire army within your city rather than just a particular sort of march. Siege is a common secondary buff for generals that specialize in ranged defense. Check them out:

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Zachary Taylor

Conquering Hero (Special ability) – Increases in-city ranged troops’ attack by 50% when General is the Main City Defense General.

Ly Thuong Kiet

Vietnamese Warrior (Special ability) – Increases the traps’ triggering rate by 60% and ranged troops’ attack and defense by 30% when General is the Main City’s Defense General.

Edward the Black Prince

Rain of Arrows (Special ability) – Increases your ranged troops’ attack by 25% and reduces enemy mounted troops’ attack by -15% when General is leading the army.

Gwanggaeto the Great

Gwanggaeto-taewang (Special ability) – Increases your ranged troops and siege machines’ attack by 20% .

Best Debuff Generals in Evony: The King’s Return

Buffs and debuffs have a significant impact on most PvP outcomes in Evony TKR, particularly during the endgame. Competent players are always looking to boost troop type-specific bonuses (defense for ground troops, attack for archers, and HP). Using subservient city generals, skilled players are also continuously creating debuffs against other players. These generals are referred to as “Debuff Generals” in Evony, and they have a number of abilities and specializations that lower the attack, defense, and hit points of the opposition. Check the best one’s out:

Generals in Evony: The King’s Return - The Best Generals and Introduction to the Hero System

Darius 1

Great King of Persia (Special ability) – Reduces enemy ground troops’ attack by -35%, and enemy ground troops and mounted troops’ HP by -20% when General is leading the army.

Empress Dowager Cixi

Curses (Special ability) – Reduces enemy troops’ defense by -15%, and enemy ground troops’ defense by another -15% when General is leading the army.

Cnut the Great

Chief of Expedition (Special ability) – Reduces enemy ranged troops’ attack by -25%, and enemy ground troops and mounted troops’ HP by -15% when General is leading the army.

Nero

Bloodlust (Special ability) – Reduces enemy troops’ HP by -15% when General is leading the army.

Nordic Barbarian King

Conqueror of the Fields (Special ability) – Reduces enemy ranged troops’ attack by -30%, and enemy troops’ defense by -10% when General is leading the army.

Best Mounted/Cavalry Generals in Evony: The King’s Return

The best generals for Evony bosses are those who are mounted and who can lead the charge against a ground march. The strongest mounted generals are those with high defensive, attack, and HP numbers. Their qualities (leadership, assault, and defense) as well as their abilities/specializations contribute to this. The cavalry type’s strong attack, quick speed, and generally strong overall stats are its strongest natural traits. Check the best one’s out:

Generals in Evony: The King’s Return - The Best Generals and Introduction to the Hero System

Li Naomasa

Red Demon (Special ability) – Increases mounted troops’ attack by 25% and mounted troops’ HP by 40% when General is leading the army.

Prince Eugene

Battle of Zenta (Special ability) – Increases mounted troops’ attack by 35% and mounted troops’ defense and HP by 10% when General is leading the army.

Mordred

Knight of Treachery (Special ability) – Increases mounted troops’ attack by 40% and increases ground troops and mounted troops’ defense by 30% when General is leading the army to attack.

Hannibal

Master of Strategy (Special ability) – Increases ground troops and mounted troops’ attack by 15% and increases mounted troops’ attack by another 20% when General is leading the army to attack.

Zhao Yun

Undefeatable General (Special ability) – Increases ground troops and mounted troops’ attack by 30% and increases mounted troops’ HP by 30% when General is leading the army to attack.

Best Ground Generals in Evony: The King’s Return

In Evony The Kings Return, tanky and formidable PvP troops are led by ground generals. They offer the finest defense against ranged heavy cities or buildings and archers.

The strongest ground generals are those with high attack, defense, and HP numbers. Their qualities (leadership, assault, and defense) as well as their abilities/specializations contribute to this. The ground type’s high HP and defensive numbers are its best natural attributes. Check the best one’s out:

Generals in Evony: The King’s Return - The Best Generals and Introduction to the Hero System

Ludwig

North Frostwolf (Special ability) – Increases ground troops’ attack by 15% when General is leading the army to attack. Increases ground troops’ attack, defense and HP by 25% when General brings any dragon to attack.

Scipio Africanus

Conqueror (Special ability) – Increases ground troops’ attack by 30% and increases ground troops’ HP by 40% when the General is leading the army to attack.

Elise

Dragon’s Song (Special ability) – Increases ground troops and mounted troops’ HP by 30% when the General is leading the army to attack. Increases ground troops’ attack by 30% when General brings any dragon.

Alessandra

Eagle of Snowfield (Special ability) – Increases the March Size by 8% and ground troops’ attack and HP by 30% when the General is leading the army to attack.

Trajan

Praetorian Guard (Special ability) – Increases your ground troops’ attack and defense by 15%, as well as ground troops’ HP by 20% when the General is leading the army.

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