Evony’s general system is one of its most distinctive features. In the game, generals play a central role, influencing both combat and city development. This article provides a brief introduction to the general system for new players.
Qualities and Attributes of Generals
Generals in Evony are classified into two types: ordinary generals and historic generals.
Ordinary generals are ranked from low to high as follows: Common General, Uncommon General, Excellent General, Legendary General, and Epic General. These classifications can be visually distinguished by colors, listed in ascending order as white, green, blue, purple, and gold. (While the color is described as “orange” in the game, I prefer to call it “gold.”) The quality of the general correlates directly with their base stats; higher-quality generals possess superior base stats.
Historic generals, on the other hand, are renowned figures from history and can be found as either purple or gold generals within the game’s “Portraits” section. Recently, red generals, also known as “awakened” gold generals, have been introduced in Portraits. Due to space limitations, we will delve into the concept of “awakened” generals in upcoming articles.
How to Use Generals
In Evony, generals are versatile: they can lead attacks, defend the main city, oversee city affairs, and manage subordinate cities. Each Historic General comes with a Special Skill that reflects their primary role on the battlefield. Owning a Historic General is a significant advantage, bringing players closer to invincibility. True to their name, Historic Generals are among the most renowned figures in history. Evony’s R&D team has carefully selected famous leaders from various civilizations—such as King Arthur, Abraham Lincoln, Empress Wu, and Queen Jindeok—each endowed with a unique Story, Special Skill, and General Specialty.
How to Get Historic General?
No.1 Festival Event Packages
No.2 Recruit via the Tavern
Recruiting from the Tavern is another way to obtain Historic Generals. For players who prefer not to purchase festival packages, the main approach is to save gold and recruit their favorite general there. Keep in mind that the chance of finding a Historic General depends not only on luck but also on the Tavern’s level. To speed up your chances of getting Historic Generals, it’s best to upgrade the Tavern first. Keep in mind that each Historic General has its own recruitment cost—are you prepared to invest the gold?
No.3 First Purchase
Every new player can acquire a Historic General at a minimal cost through the First Purchase. Currently, Theodora, a general known for her powerful attacks, is available as the reward. We’ll provide a detailed introduction to her in a future article, so stay tuned to this website.
No.4 Time-Limited Events
Evony regularly hosts time-limited events, some of which feature Historic Generals as rewards. By completing specific tasks during these events, you can earn these generals without spending any money. Don’t miss out!
No.5 Relic Chamber
No.6 Great General Chest
No.7 Dawn of Civilization
There are several ways to obtain powerful generals in Evony, allowing players to choose the approach that best suits their situation. Generals are essential for the growth of any city, and whether you focus on PVE or PVP, recruiting Historic Generals as early as possible is highly recommended.
