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Best Generals for SvS in Evony

In Evony: The King's Return, selecting the right general for your army is crucial to achieving success in Server vs. Server (SvS) battles. Each general brings unique skills and buffs tailored for specific troop types and combat roles. This guide categorizes the best generals for each PvP attack type—siege, ground, ranged, and mounted—offering recommendations for marches, rallies, reinforcements, and wall defense. Use this guide to optimize your strategy and dominate the battlefield.

Best Generals for Siege Troops

Siege machines are unparalleled in their range and destructive power. When configured correctly, they are instrumental in both offense and defense. Below are the top generals categorized by their effectiveness in marching, rallying, reinforcing, and defending.

A) Siege March & Rally Generals

These generals excel in commanding siege machines for marches and rallies, maximizing their damage output and battlefield impact.

  1. Theobald I
  2. Stephen II
  3. Gunther
  4. Theodosius I
  5. Maurice de Saxe
  6. Melisande
  7. John Hunyadi
  8. Kleos
  9. Pallas
  10. Raimondo
  11. Mu Guying
  12. Edward Teach
  13. Zucca
  14. John Churchill
  15. Petronas
  16. Septimius Severus
  17. Philip II
  18. Surena

B) Siege Reinforce & Defense Generals

The following generals are best suited for reinforcing allies or defending your walls with siege machines.

  1. Stephen II
  2. Maurice de Saxe
  3. Melisande
  4. Edward Teach
  5. Mu Guiying
  6. Raimondo
  7. Septimius Severus
  8. Surena
  9. Mason Weaver
  10. Ulysses S. Grant

Best Generals for Ground Troops

Ground troops are known for their durability and strength, excelling at countering ranged troops. The following generals enhance their performance in both offensive and defensive roles.

A) Ground March & Rally Generals

These generals lead ground troops effectively for marches and rallies, boosting their attack and survivability.

  1. Narcissus (+Skin)
  2. Lucilla (+Skin)
  3. Totila
  4. Miltiades
  5. Suchet (+Skin)
  6. Frigg
  7. Lu Xun
  8. Ludwig
  9. Sweyn Forkbeard
  10. Elise (+Skin)
  11. Aurelian
  12. Pyrrhus
  13. Alessandra
  14. Turenne
  15. Scipio Africanus
  16. Guan Yu
  17. Maeda Toshiie
  18. Alexander the Great
  19. Soult
  20. Trajan

B) Ground Reinforce & Defense Generals

These generals specialize in reinforcing allies or defending your city walls with ground troops.

  1. Freyja
  2. Lucilla (+Skin)
  3. Miltiades
  4. Frigg
  5. Sweyn Forkbeard
  6. Pyrrhus
  7. Turenne
  8. Soult
  9. Trajan
  10. Robert the Bruce

Best Generals for Ranged Troops

Ranged troops excel at taking down mounted troops with their high attack and extended range. These generals bring out the best in your ranged troops for both offense and defense.

A) Ranged March & Rally Generals

These generals are optimized for leading ranged troops in marches and rallies, ensuring maximum damage output.

  1. Algernon Sidney
  2. Ragnar
  3. Sigurd
  4. Merlin
  5. Marcus Agrippa
  6. Douglas
  7. Mihai
  8. Franz Joseph I
  9. Wallenstein
  10. Charles XII
  11. Elektra
  12. Godfrey of Bouillon
  13. Eleanor
  14. Maarten Tromp
  15. Simeon the Great
  16. Louis IX

B) Ranged Reinforce & Defense Generals

These generals excel at reinforcing allies or defending your walls with ranged troops.

  1. Idunn
  2. Sigurd
  3. Franz Joseph I
  4. Godfrey of Bouillon
  5. Tachibana Ginchiyo
  6. Edward III
  7. Algernon Sidney
  8. Louis IX
  9. Subutai
  10. Mason Weaver
  11. Minamoto no Yoshitsune
  12. Dmitry

Best Generals for Mounted Troops

Mounted troops are fast and powerful, countering ground troops effectively. These generals are the best at maximizing their potential in PvP combat.

A) Mounted March & Rally Generals

These generals lead mounted troops to victory in marches and rallies with enhanced attack and mobility.

  1. George Monck
  2. Marco Polo
  3. Hestia
  4. Napoleon (Prime)
  5. Washington (Prime)
  6. Jayavarman II
  7. Cheng Yaojin
  8. Poligenus
  9. Andre Massena
  10. Beowulf
  11. Laudon
  12. Zhao Yun
  13. Mordred
  14. Roland
  15. Hannibal
  16. George A. Custer

B) Mounted Reinforce & Defense Generals

These generals are best for reinforcing allies or defending your city walls with mounted troops.

  1. Washington (Prime)
  2. Cheng Yaojin
  3. Andre Massena
  4. Laudon
  5. Ii Naomasa
  6. Sun Ce
  7. Martinus (+Skin)
  8. Beowulf
  9. Hestia
  10. Jayavarman II
  11. Prince Eugene

Conclusion

Choosing the right general for your PvP battles is key to success in Evony. Whether you’re rallying, defending, or reinforcing, the generals listed above provide the skills and buffs needed to maximize your army’s performance. Explore the tables for deeper insights and optimize your strategy today!

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