Generals are one of the most important parts of account progression in Evony: The King's Return. The right General can significantly improve troop stats, march performance, monster-hunting efficiency, defense, and resource production.
Based on current 2026 General data, this guide organizes the most useful Generals into different tiers according to their primary roles. The rankings focus on PvP performance, troop specialization, long-term investment value, and usefulness in specific game modes.
Overall Endgame General Tier List
For players who simply want a quick reference to the major endgame Generals across different roles, the following condensed list can be used:
S Tier: Top-tier Generals with excellent performance and strong long-term investment value.
A Tier: Powerful and reliable choices that remain effective in most relevant situations.
B Tier: Useful Generals with specific strengths, but with stronger alternatives available.
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S Tier |
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A Tier |
●Scipio Africanus ●Cnut the Great ●Hannibal ●Henry IV ●Elektra ●William Marshall ●Romulus ●Presley O'Bannon ●Hersilia ●Skanderbeg ●Cleopatra VII |
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B Tier |
●Turenne ●Zhao Yun ●Minamoto no Yoshitsune ●Francis Drake ●Christina ●Shapur I ●Constance I ●Princess Lucy ●Robert E. Lee ●Julius Caesar without a dedicated Monster Hunting setup |
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B- Tier |
Older Generals whose buffs are significantly behind modern 2026 options generally have lower long-term investment value, especially when they lack useful synergy with newer systems such as Pledge, Covenant, Ascension, and Assistant General mechanics. |
Keep in mind that these tiers are designed as a general reference. A General's actual performance depends on Ascension, Specialties, equipment, Refines, skins, and the Assistant General paired with them.
Taking into account the current 2026 roles, PvP/PvE applications, and the Main General/Assistant General system, the tier list can also be organized into categories such as Mounted, Ground, Ranged, Siege, Defense, Monster, and Development.
Since a General's effectiveness depends heavily on their intended role, the same General may have very different value in Monster Hunting, PvP, and Wall Defense. This is especially relevant with the 2026 systems such as Pledge, Covenant, Awakened Specialties, and Assistant Generals.
Mounted Generals Tier List
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Tier |
Generals |
Main Role |
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S |
Genghis Khan, Vlad al III |
Mounted PvP |
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A |
Hannibal, Henry IV |
Mounted PvP |
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B |
Robert E. Lee, Julius Caesar |
Transitional PvP |
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C |
Li Shimin, Attila |
Situational Mounted |
- S Tier Mounted Generals
Genghis Khan is one of the strongest offensive Mounted Generals for PvP. His bonuses focus heavily on Mounted troop performance, making him particularly effective for aggressive cavalry marches and rally-based combat. His overall value becomes much higher after completing his Specialties and optimizing his equipment.
Vlad al III is another powerful Mounted PvP choice. He provides strong Mounted bonuses while also offering additional utility through troop capacity and wounded troop-related effects. His potential is especially high for players investing heavily in Ascension, Pledge, and other advanced systems.
- A Tier Mounted Generals
Hannibal offers a balanced Mounted setup with strong offensive capabilities and reliable overall performance. He is a solid choice for players who want consistent cavalry performance rather than a highly specialized build.
Henry IV is another strong Mounted option, offering a combination of offensive bonuses and defensive utility. He can remain effective as a long-term cavalry General when properly developed.
Ground Generals Tier List
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Tier |
Generals |
Main Role |
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S |
Elise, CPO de Mar, Francis I of France |
Ground PvP |
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A |
Scipio Africanus, Cnut the Great |
Ground PvP |
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B |
Turenne, Zhao Yun |
Defense / Transitional |
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C |
Maeda Toshiie, Soult |
Situational Ground |
- S Tier Ground Generals
Elise is one of the strongest Ground Generals for long-term PvP development. Her strengths are centered around Ground survivability, particularly HP and defensive bonuses. This makes her highly effective in prolonged battles where Ground troops need to withstand sustained damage.
CPO de Mar provides a more offensive-oriented Ground setup. His offensive bonuses complement defensive Ground Generals well, making him particularly useful for aggressive Ground marches and Main + Assistant combinations.
Francis I of France is a newer high-end Ground option with strong offensive potential. His Ground Attack bonuses and wounded troop-related effects make him especially useful for players building an aggressive Ground PvP march.
- A Tier Ground Generals
Scipio Africanus is a versatile Ground General with a balanced combination of offensive and defensive bonuses. His flexibility makes him useful in different PvP situations and as part of several Main + Assistant combinations.
Cnut the Great has a stronger offensive orientation and can work particularly well alongside a defensive Ground General. He is a useful option for players who want to increase the damage output of their Ground marches.
- B Tier Ground Generals
Turenne can be useful in more defensive Ground setups, while Zhao Yun has value as a transitional or Assistant General. These Generals can still contribute to a developing account but generally face stronger competition from newer options.
Ranged Generals Tier List
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Tier |
Generals |
Main Role |
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S |
Simeon the Great, Zhou Yu |
Ranged PvP / Defense |
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A |
Elektra, Minamoto no Yoshitsune |
Ranged PvP |
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B |
Other transitional Ranged Generals |
Mid-game PvP |
- S Tier Ranged Generals
Simeon the Great is one of the strongest Ranged PvP Generals. His value comes from both Ranged troop bonuses and enemy debuffs, allowing him to contribute significantly to large-scale PvP battles and rallies.
Zhou Yu is particularly valuable for defensive setups. His bonuses cover multiple troop types while providing strong support for Ranged and Siege troops, making him a useful Wall General for players building a defensive city.
- A Tier Ranged Generals
Elektra remains a versatile Ranged General who can perform effectively in several PvP situations. Her flexibility makes her a practical option for players who want a reliable Ranged General without committing to an extremely specialized setup.
Minamoto no Yoshitsune can still perform well as a transitional Ranged General. However, players aiming for an endgame Ranged setup may eventually replace him with newer options.
Siege Generals Tier List
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Tier |
Generals |
Main Role |
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S |
Demetrius I, Probus, Olaf Skotkonung, Presley O'Bannon |
Siege PvP |
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A |
Irene d'Arneau, Kiso Yoshinaka, Hersilia, Romulus |
Siege PvP |
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B |
Francis Drake, Christina, Shapur I |
Siege PvP |
Siege Generals have become increasingly important as newer Generals provide stronger offensive and defensive bonuses.
Demetrius I and Probus are among the strongest modern Siege choices, while Olaf Skotkonung and Presley O'Bannon are also strong endgame options.
Olaf Skotkonung provides a balanced Siege setup with both offensive and defensive value. Romulus, meanwhile, is particularly attractive for players looking for stronger raw damage output.
Hersilia deserves special attention because her value can be greater as an Assistant General than as a Main General in certain Siege combinations. Therefore, players should evaluate her based on the complete march setup rather than considering her only as an individual General.
Development & Gathering Generals
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Tier |
General |
Main Role |
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S |
Queen Boudica |
Development |
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A |
Cleopatra VII |
Economy |
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B |
Constance I |
Gathering |
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Princess Lucy |
Gathering |
Not every General needs to be used for combat. Development and Gathering Generals can significantly improve an account's long-term resource efficiency.
Queen Boudica is a major economic General, offering bonuses related to resource production, construction, and research. She is particularly useful for players who want to maximize account development.
Cleopatra VII is another useful economic General, while Constance I and Princess Lucy are more focused on gathering. Constance I provides additional troop-load utility, while Princess Lucy specializes more heavily in gathering speed.
These Generals should generally be treated as utility investments rather than replacing resources that could be used to develop your primary PvP marches.
Other Generals: Wall Defense / Hospital / Monster Hunting
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Main Role |
Recommended Generals |
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Wall Defense |
Zhou Yu William Marshall |
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Monster Hunting |
Julius Caesar Baibars |
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Hospital / Sustain |
Skanderbeg |
- Wall Defense
Zhou Yu is a strong Wall Defense option because his bonuses can support multiple troop types while providing particularly useful Ranged and Siege benefits.
William Marshall is another useful defensive choice, especially for players who have access to his skin and want a General with broader defensive utility.
When building a Wall Defense setup, players should not focus exclusively on one troop type. A strong defensive General should complement the player's troop composition and defensive buffs.
- Monster Hunting
Monster Hunting Generals should be evaluated separately from PvP Generals because their value comes primarily from PvE bonuses.
Julius Caesar with his relevant skin is one of the strongest Monster Hunting choices. His bonuses improve Mounted damage against monsters while also providing additional farming-related benefits.
Baibars is another useful Monster Hunting General and can be a strong alternative for players developing their PvE lineup.
- Skanderbeg
Skanderbeg is a specialized General whose value comes primarily from improving hospital-related capacity and sustainability. This can become particularly useful during prolonged PvP events, when maintaining troop recovery capacity becomes increasingly important.
How to Choose the Right General
The best way to use this tier list is to first identify your primary objective.
For PvP, choose a primary troop type and focus your resources on building a strong Main + Assistant combination.
For Monster Hunting, prioritize Generals with dedicated PvE and Mounted bonuses instead of simply using your strongest PvP General.
For Wall Defense, consider the composition of troops inside your city and choose a General whose buffs complement your defensive setup.
For account development, economic and gathering Generals such as Queen Boudica, Cleopatra VII, Constance I, and Princess Lucy can provide long-term utility.
Most importantly, avoid spreading resources across too many Generals at once. Completing the Specialties, Ascension, equipment, and other upgrades of a focused lineup generally has a greater impact than partially developing many different Generals.
Conclusion
The Evony: The King's Return Generals Tier List 2026 should be treated as a reference rather than a strict ranking. The current meta contains specialized Generals for Mounted, Ground, Ranged, Siege, Wall Defense, Monster Hunting, and economic development, and each category has its own priorities.
As Evony continues to introduce new Generals, skins, Ascension levels, Pledge and Covenant effects, older rankings can quickly become outdated. Therefore, we will update it on Evony: The King's Return Mone Hubs on time, and players should always consider a General's complete skill set, available combinations, and investment requirements.
