The Combination of Ranged-troop General Louis IX

Evony's Epic Historic General, , once ruled as the King of France during the Capetian era, leaving a lasting legacy. His far-reaching reforms earned him a reputation as one of the most illustrious emperors of his time. Louis IX assumes the role of a ranged-troop General in Evony, providing valuable buffs to your ranged troops and siege machines. With his recent introduction during Evony's Thanksgiving Event, his unique skills, specialties, available paths, and potential combinations have become a topic of widespread interest. This article aims to offer you relevant guidance.

General Louis IX
General Louis IX

The Tale of General Louis IX

In the year 1242, on the battlefield outside the walls of Taillebourg, King Louis IX of France, the distinguished monarch of the Capetian dynasty, led thousands of French knights in a direct assault against the invading English army, despite being outnumbered by over twenty thousand.

Despite the English army's advantage in terrain, Louis IX's valiant charge served as a profound source of inspiration for his knights. Brandishing his sword amidst the chaos of battle, he displayed unparalleled bravery, undaunted even by injury. His unwavering courage ignited the spirits of the French knights, who fought with renewed vigor, launching fierce and fearless attacks that drove the vanguard of the English army into a chaotic retreat.

The heroic deeds of Louis IX instilled such fear in the heart of the English King that he fled the battlefield, leaving his army in disarray. The French forces pursued relentlessly, ultimately securing a resounding victory over the English.

However, Louis IX was not merely a fearless warrior; he was also a visionary reformer. His substantial contributions in the fields of justice, the economy, and architecture earned him the revered title of “” in later years.

The Special Skill of Louis IX

Saint Louis:
Increases ranged troops' attack by 40% and ranged troops' defense by 45% when the General is leading the army.
1※ – Ranged Troop Attack +10%; Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Defense +10%
2※ – Marching Troop Death into Wounded Rate +10%
3※ – Ranged Troop HP +15%; When the General is launching Alliance War, Rally Capacity +6%
4※ – Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Defense and HP +15%
5※ – Ranged Troop Attack +30% and Defense +15%

The Specialty of Louis IX

  • Ranged Troop Formation: Ranged Troop Attack and Defense +10%
  • Siege: March Size Capacity +6%; Attacking Siege Machine and Ranged Troop Attack +10%
  • Ranged Troop Ares: Ranged Troop Attack, HP, and Defense +10%
  • Battle of Pelagonia: Ranged Troop Attack +40% and Defense +20%; Ranged Troop and Siege Machine HP +10%

The Way to Get Louis IX

  1. Historic General Summoning Event

During the Thanksgiving Event, Evony increases the probability of summoning Louis IX at the Event. If you want to summon generals at this event, you have to consume the Epic Historic General (Glory) which can be received in the final tier of the event package.
Get Evony Louis IX from Historic General Summoning Event
Get Evony Louis IX from Historic General Summoning Event
  1. Epic Historic General (Premium) Token

  • Festival Event Package: Purchase the 5th-tier event package
  • VIP Premium Package: The premium packages of VIP level 11 to level 25
  • Gem Purchase Event: You can receive a token respectively when the number of days you purchase gems reaches 2, 4, and 5 days. To receive corresponding rewards, you need to purchase 3,000 gems each day during the event.
  • Limited Offer: Get the Epic Historic General (Premium) token when you get 80 and 250 points.
  • Champion: Get the Epic Historic General (Premium) token at Loyalty level 11 to level 20.
  1. Epic General Token

In addition, Louis IX also might appear in the Epic General token.
  • Champion: Get the General Token Chest at Loyalty level 4 to level 10, and open the chest to get a chance of obtaining the Epic General token.
  • VIP Premium Package: Get the General Token Chest at VIP level 1 and level 4.
  • : Spin the wheel on Tavern, and you may get the Epic General token.
  1. Adv General Token

Spin the Wheel of Fortune to get a chance to receive the Adv General token. Open the token, and you may get Louis IX randomly.
  1. Epic Historic General Token

: Complete 70 quests to get an Epic Historic General Token.
Get Epic Historic General Token from Gather Troops Event
Get Epic Historic General Token from Gather Troops Event

How to Pair General Louis IX

Main and Assistant General Combinations of Louis IX

Among the commonly used archer generals, those that do not conflict with Louis IX's special skill include:
  • Douglas
  • Charles XII
  • Princess Kaguya
  • Wallenstein
  • Simeon the Great
  • James Conrad
  • Mason Weaver
  • ……
Louis IX's skill description seems to imply that he is more suitable as an assistant general. Based on the attribute values of the full-level special skill and specialty, we believe that the strongest combination is: Main General Mihai + Assistant General Louis IX.
However, due to the use of skill books, the strongest combination of archer generals may be the Main General Mihai + Assistant General Eleanor.
Main General
Main General Special Skill
Assistant General
Assistant General Special Skill
Skill Book – Ranged Troop Attack
Skill Book – Ranged Troop Defense
Mihai
When the General is leading the army to attack:
Ranged Troops Attack +45%
Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Defense +45%
Eleanor
When the General is leading the army to attack:
Ranged Troop Attack and Defense +35%
March Size +10%
+25%
+25%
Louis IX
×
+25%

How to Use Skill Book

If you choose Louis IX as the assistant general, “Ranged Troop Attack” and “Ranged Troop Defense” skill books used by any main general will not take effect. But Louis IX himself can use the “Ranged Troop Defense” skill book.

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