General Types
Generals in Evony come in different types, each suited for specific roles in your empire:
| General Type | Primary Role | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Attack Generals | Leading offensive marches | PVP, Monster Hunting |
| Defense Generals | Protecting your keep | City Defense |
| Gathering Generals | Resource collection | Resource Gathering |
| Development Generals | City development | Construction, Research |
Pro Tip
Focus on building a balanced roster of generals rather than maxing out just one type. You'll need different generals for different situations.
Recruiting Generals
There are several ways to acquire new generals in Evony:
Tavern
Basic Generals can be recruited from the Tavern using general gold. Use Gems to refresh periodically for better options.
Special Events
Limited-time events often offer powerful legendary generals. Save your gems or gold for these opportunities.
Packages
Premium generals are sometimes available in packages. Evaluate their value before purchasing.
Leveling Up
Leveling your generals increases their base attributes and unlocks skill slots:
- Barbarian Forts: Best for high-level generals
- Monsters: Good for mid-level generals
- Experience Books: Instant experience but limited
- Daily Activities: Small but consistent gains
- Focus on one general at a time
- Use experience boost items during events
- Join rallies for higher-level targets
- Balance between leveling and skill development
Skills
Skill Types
Each general can have different skills that enhance their abilities:
- Attack Skills: Increase march attack power
- Defense Skills: Improve troop survivability
- Specialty Skills: Unique abilities for specific roles
- Debuff Skills: Weaken enemy forces
Skill Development
To optimize your general's skills:
- Use skill books strategically
- Lock skills when you want to do further refinement
- Match skills to the general's role
- Prioritize quality over quantity
Equipment
Critical Tip
Equipment can make or break a general's effectiveness. Always aim for the highest quality gear you can obtain for your main generals.
Equipment Basics
Key aspects of general equipment:
- Each general can wear 6 pieces of equipment
- Equipment comes in different rarities (Common to Legendary)
- Higher tier equipment requires better materials
- Some equipment sets provide bonus effects
Specializations
Top generals to focus on for different roles:
| Role | Best Generals | Alternative Options |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Attack | Scipio Africanus, Lu Xun | Trajan, Elise |
| Mounted Attack | Napoleon, Poligenus | Hannibal, Roland |
| Archer Attack | Electra, Simeon | Marcus Agripa, Minamoto no Yoshitsune |
| Siege Attack | Pallas, Raimondo | Edward Teach, John Churchill |
| Defense | William Marshall, Leo III | Queen Boudica, Jadwiga |