Jayavarman II Evony Guide 2026: Skills, Best Use & Build

Jayavarman II Evony Guide 2026

Jayavarman II is a strong Mounted Troop General in Evony: The King's Return.

He is best suited to:

• Mounted PvP

• Monster Hunting

• Mounted rallies

• large offensive cavalry marches

His biggest strengths are:

• strong Mounted Attack

• useful Mounted Defense and HP

• good Ground survivability support

• clean Mounted Skill Book flexibility

• solid late-game scaling through Ascension and Specialties

Jayavarman II should primarily be built around Mounted Troops.

Is Jayavarman II Good in Evony?

Yes.

Jayavarman II is a solid Mounted General because his Special Skill provides:

• Mounted Troop Attack +45%

• Mounted Troop Defense +25%

• Mounted Troop HP +25%

• Ground Troop Defense +25%

• Ground Troop HP +25%

when he is leading the army to attack.

That gives him a useful combination of damage and survivability.

His main limitation is that the core skill is attack-restricted.

Jayavarman II Best Role

Best Role: Mounted PvP

Also Good For: Monster Hunting and Mounted Rallies

Avoid Using For: Passive Main City Defense

Jayavarman II should primarily be built around Mounted Troops.

His Ground buffs are useful secondary support, but they do not make him a true Ground General.

Jayavarman II Special Skill

Jayavarman II's Special Skill is:

Khmer King

Increases Mounted Troops' Attack by 45% and increases Ground Troops' and Mounted Troops' Defense and HP by 25% when General is leading the army to attack.

The important condition is:

when leading the army to attack.

That makes Jayavarman II primarily an offensive General.

Jayavarman II Ascension

Ascending Jayavarman II improves his Mounted combat performance.

1 Star

• Mounted Troop Attack +5%

• Mounted Troop HP +15%

2 Stars

• Marching Troop Death into Wounded Rate +8%

3 Stars

• Marching Mounted Troop Attack +8%

• Marching Mounted Troop HP +5%

4 Stars

• Ground Troop Defense +20%

• Ground Troop HP +30%

• Mounted Troop Defense +20%

• Mounted Troop HP +30%

5 Stars

• Marching Mounted Troop Attack +25%

• Marching Mounted Troop Defense +15%

• Marching Mounted Troop HP +15%

The fourth and fifth stars are the most important late-game upgrades.

The fourth star adds a large amount of survivability.

The fifth star then adds more Mounted Attack, Defense and HP.

Jayavarman II Specialties

Jayavarman II has four Mounted-focused Specialties.

Mounted Troop Defense

• Mounted Troop HP +10%

• Mounted Troop Defense +10%

Strike

• March Speed +10%

• Marching Mounted Troop Attack +20%

Mounted Troop Ares

• Mounted Troop Attack +10%

• Mounted Troop HP +10%

• Mounted Troop Defense +10%

King of Lower Chenla

• Mounted Troop Attack +40%

• Attacking Mounted Troop HP +10%

• Attacking Ground Troop HP +10%

• Attacking Mounted Troop Defense +20%

• Attacking Ground Troop Defense +20%

King of Lower Chenla is the standout Specialty.

It adds another large Mounted Attack increase while also strengthening Ground and Mounted survivability.

Best Skill Books for Jayavarman II

Jayavarman II works well with a standard Mounted build.

For Mounted PvP, a strong setup is:

• Lv4 Mounted Troop Attack

• Lv4 Mounted Troop HP

• Lv4 March Size

This gives him:

• more Mounted damage

• more survivability

• more troops per march

Another strong option is:

• Lv4 Mounted Troop Attack

• Lv4 Mounted Troop Speed

• Lv4 March Size

if you want faster engagement.

Best Skill Books for Monster Hunting

For bosses and monsters, a strong setup is:

• Lv4 Mounted Troop Attack Against Monster

• Lv4 Mounted Troop Attack

• Lv4 March Size

This is the same Monster Hunting direction used in TEBA's current build.

The goal is to maximise first-hit damage and reduce wounded troops.

Best Assistant Generals for Jayavarman II

Current TEBA pairing data includes:

• Artemis

• Hestia

• Washington Prime

TEBA's main Generals list currently uses Artemis as the headline pairing.

These are strong Mounted-focused options where compatibility remains active.

The best Assistant should ideally add:

• Mounted Attack

• Mounted HP

• Mounted Defense

• March Size

• useful attacking buffs

without disabling Khmer King.

Always test the exact pairing in-game before committing expensive resources.

Jayavarman II + Artemis

Artemis is a strong offensive Mounted partner.

She adds large Mounted Attack, Defense and HP and works naturally in a dedicated cavalry PvP march.

Jayavarman II + Hestia

Hestia is another strong Mounted partner.

She provides excellent Mounted Attack and survivability and works well for both PvP and monsters.

Jayavarman II + Washington Prime

Washington Prime can also work as a strong offensive Mounted option where compatibility remains active.

This can be a useful pairing for players who already have Washington Prime developed.

Equipment and Refines

For Mounted PvP, prioritise percentage-based Mounted refines.

A standard setup is:

Spear

• Mounted Troop Attack % x4

Ring

• Mounted Troop Attack % x4

Armor

• Mounted Troop Defense % x4

Boots

• Mounted Troop Defense % x4

Helmet

• Mounted Troop HP % x4

Leg Armor

• Mounted Troop HP % x4

For high-tier Mounted marches, percentage refines are generally preferred over flat refines.

Jayavarman II for Mounted PvP

Mounted PvP is one of Jayavarman II's strongest roles.

His kit provides:

• strong Mounted Attack

• useful Mounted Defense

• useful Mounted HP

• good Specialty scaling

• straightforward Skill Book options

Mounted Troops are especially effective against Ground-heavy formations.

However, they can struggle badly against strong Ranged marches.

Scout first and use the correct matchup.

Jayavarman II for Monster Hunting

Jayavarman II is also useful for Monster Hunting.

Mounted Troops are the standard troop type for boss damage, and his kit provides:

• strong Mounted Attack

• good Mounted survivability

• clean access to Mounted Attack Against Monster

• good compatibility with premium Mounted Assistants

That makes him a practical dual-purpose General for players who want one cavalry leader to handle both PvP and PvE.

Jayavarman II and Ground Troops

Jayavarman II provides some Ground support through:

• Khmer King

• 4-Star Ascension

• King of Lower Chenla

However, he should not be treated as a Ground General.

His offensive scaling is clearly focused on Mounted Troops.

Treat the Ground buffs as secondary survivability support.

Jayavarman II on Defense

Jayavarman II is not ideal for passive Main City Defense.

The reason is simple:

Khmer King requires him to be leading the army to attack.

That means his strongest core buffs disappear in passive defense.

Use a dedicated Wall General instead.

Is Jayavarman II Still Relevant in 2026?

Yes, but mainly as a solid all-round Mounted option rather than a top-end meta choice.

Newer Mounted Generals now have higher theoretical ceilings.

However, Jayavarman II remains useful because:

• his Mounted Attack is strong

• his survivability is good

• his Specialties scale well

• he works for PvP and monsters

• he has clean Skill Book flexibility

• he pairs with several strong Mounted Generals

For existing owners, there is no reason to treat him as obsolete.

Is Jayavarman II Worth Ascending?

Yes, if he remains part of your main Mounted setup.

His Ascension adds:

• more Mounted Attack

• more Mounted Defense

• more Mounted HP

• additional Ground survivability

The fourth and fifth stars are the most valuable.

The main question is whether you can realistically obtain enough fragments to complete him.

Is Jayavarman II Worth Investing In?

Jayavarman II is worth investing in if:

• Mounted PvP is one of your main troop types

• you also value Monster Hunting

• you already own or have partly developed him

• you can obtain enough copies to Ascend him

• you have a strong compatible Assistant

• you can support him with Mounted equipment and refines

He is less attractive if:

• you already have a stronger fully developed modern Mounted pair

• you cannot Ascend him meaningfully

• you need a General primarily for defense

• your premium resources are needed elsewhere

TEBA Verdict

Jayavarman II is a strong and practical Mounted General for both PvP and Monster Hunting.

His base Special Skill provides:

• Mounted Attack +45%

• Mounted Defense +25%

• Mounted HP +25%

• Ground Defense +25%

• Ground HP +25%

and his Ascension and King of Lower Chenla Specialty strengthen the same Mounted-focused profile.

He is not the strongest modern Mounted General in 2026, but he remains a useful and flexible option for players who already have him developed.

For newer accounts starting from zero, compare him against newer premium Mounted Generals before committing rare fragments and Runestones.