One of Evony’s most distinctive features is its general system. Generals lie at the heart of the gameplay, heavily influencing both combat strategy and city development. This guide offers a quick introduction to help new players get started.
Qualities and Attributes of Generals
Generals in Evony are classified into two types: ordinary generals and historic generals.
Ordinary generals are ranked in ascending order: Common, Uncommon, Excellent, Legendary, and Epic. These tiers are color-coded in ascending order as white, green, blue, purple, and gold. (Although the game refers to this final tier as “orange,” I prefer to call it “gold.”) A general’s quality directly determines their base stats; higher-tier generals possess significantly superior attributes.
Historic generals—renowned figures from history—appear as either purple or gold generals in the game’s “Portraits” gallery. Recently, red generals (also known as “awakened” gold generals) were introduced to Portraits as well. Due to space constraints, we will cover the mechanics of awakened generals in a future article.
In Evony, a general’s attributes are split into four main stats: Attack, Defense, Politics, and Leadership. Interestingly, each Historic General’s initial stats reflect historical reality. For instance, Queen Victoria excels in Politics, whereas Napoleon boasts high Leadership. Which general you choose ultimately depends on your strategic needs.
(Note: Players can also enhance a general’s attributes through Cultivation, helping cover initial stat weaknesses and turning them into a more well-rounded, powerful asset.)
How to Use Generals
In Evony, generals are remarkably versatile: they can command attacks, defend your main city, manage city affairs, and govern subordinate cities. Every Historic General features a unique Special Skill tailored to their primary combat role. Acquiring these legendary figures offers a massive strategic edge, bringing players one step closer to domination. True to their name, Historic Generals represent some of history’s most iconic figures. Evony’s development team has meticulously selected legendary leaders across global civilizations—including King Arthur, Abraham Lincoln, Empress Wu, and Queen Jindeok—giving each a rich backstory, distinct Special Skill, and dedicated General Specialty.
How to Get a Historic General?
No.1 Festival Event Packages
No.2 Recruit via the Tavern
Recruiting from the Tavern is another great way to acquire Historic Generals. For free-to-play players who skip festival packages, saving up Gold and recruiting from the Tavern is the primary method to secure their favorite generals. 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 frequently runs limited-time events offering Historic Generals as rewards. Complete the event objectives to claim these generals without spending a dime—don’t miss your chance!
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 to growing your city, so whether you focus on PvE or PvP, recruiting Historic Generals as early as possible is highly recommended.
