Khalid Evony Guide 2026: Skills, Best Use & Build

Khalid Evony Guide 2026

Khalid is an older Siege PvP General in Evony: The King's Return.

He is best suited to:

• Siege PvP

• secondary Siege marches

• backup Siege rally leadership

• mixed Siege and Mounted support

• F2P and low-spend accounts needing an accessible Siege General

His biggest strengths are:

• solid Siege Machine Attack

• useful Siege Machine Defense

• Siege HP through Specialties

• March Size through Ascension

• some Mounted Troop support

• Tavern accessibility

• General Hall value

Khalid should primarily be built around Siege Machines.

Is Khalid Good in Evony?

Yes, but mainly as an older accessible Siege option.

His Special Skill provides:

• Siege Machine Attack +20%

• Siege Machine Defense +20%

• Mounted Troop Attack +20%

when he is leading the army.

That gives him a useful mixed Siege and Mounted profile.

However, modern Siege Generals now provide much larger total buff packages.

Khalid is therefore best viewed as:

• a practical budget Siege General

• a secondary Siege march leader

• an option for players who already have him developed

rather than a top-end endgame choice.

Khalid Best Role

Best Role: Siege PvP

Also Good For:

• secondary Siege marches

• Siege rally support

• limited Mounted support

Avoid Using For:

• Main City Defense as a long-term specialist

• Monster Hunting

• Ground PvP

• Ranged PvP

Although Khalid provides some Mounted Attack, his strongest overall development is clearly Siege-focused.

Khalid Special Skill

Khalid's Special Skill is:

Drawn Sword of God

When Khalid is leading the army:

• Siege Machine Attack +20%

• Siege Machine Defense +20%

• Mounted Troop Attack +20%

The important thing here is that the Siege buffs are not attack-only.

That gives Khalid some flexibility.

However, Siege PvP remains his best practical use.

Khalid Ascension

Ascending Khalid improves Siege damage, March Size and Mounted survivability.

1 Star

• Siege Machine Attack +10%

• Mounted Troop Defense +10%

This immediately improves both parts of Khalid's mixed kit.

2 Stars

When Khalid is leading the army to attack:

• Troop Death into Wounded Rate +8%

This reduces permanent troop losses during offensive PvP.

3 Stars

• March Size Capacity +10%

This is one of Khalid's most useful Ascension upgrades.

A larger march improves total Siege damage.

4 Stars

• Siege Machine Attack +10%

• Mounted Troop HP +10%

This adds more Siege damage and Mounted survivability.

5 Stars

• Siege Machine Attack +10%

• Mounted Troop Attack +10%

The fifth star gives another useful offensive increase.

Khalid Specialties

Khalid has four Specialties.

Siege Machine Assault

• Siege Machine Attack +10%

• Siege Machine HP +10%

Bash

• Ranged Troop Attack +10%

• Siege Machine Attack +10%

The Ranged buff is secondary.

Siege remains the main reason to develop Khalid.

Siege Machine Ares

• Siege Machine Attack +10%

• Siege Machine HP +10%

• Siege Machine Defense +10%

This gives Khalid a more balanced Siege profile.

Battle of Yarmouk

• Siege Machine Attack +20%

• Mounted Troop Attack +20%

Battle of Yarmouk is Khalid's standout Specialty.

It reinforces the two troop types already supported by Drawn Sword of God.

How Much Siege Attack Does Khalid Get?

Khalid can gain Siege Attack from:

• Drawn Sword of God: +20%

• 1-Star Ascension: +10%

• 4-Star Ascension: +10%

• 5-Star Ascension: +10%

• Siege Machine Assault: +10%

• Bash: +10%

• Siege Machine Ares: +10%

• Battle of Yarmouk: +20%

That gives him a substantial Siege Attack package when fully developed.

However, modern premium Siege Generals now exceed this with much broader combinations of:

• Attack

• Defense

• HP

• March Size

• Dragon or Beast bonuses

• enemy debuffs

How Much Native March Size Does Khalid Get?

Khalid gains:

• March Size +10% from 3-Star Ascension

If you also use a Lv4 March Size Skill Book:

• March Size +12%

his personal contribution becomes:

22% March Size

before other account systems are added.

Best Skill Books for Khalid

For Siege PvP, a strong setup is:

• Lv4 Siege Machine Attack

• Lv4 Siege Machine Range Bonus

• Lv4 March Size

This provides:

• more Siege damage

• longer Siege engagement range

• more troops per march

This is the cleanest all-round Siege build for Khalid.

Alternative Siege Build

If you want more survivability, use:

• Lv4 Siege Machine Attack

• Lv4 Siege Machine Range Bonus

• Lv4 Siege Machine HP

This trades March Size for more Siege durability.

However, March Size is generally more useful for a serious offensive Siege march.

Why Siege Range Matters

Siege Machines rely heavily on long-range combat.

Siege Machine Range Bonus allows them to begin attacking enemy formations earlier.

That makes it one of the most important Skill Books for Siege PvP.

Without strong range, Siege Machines lose much of the advantage they are designed around.

Best Assistant Generals for Khalid

Current TEBA data lists:

• Theobald I

as a strong pairing option.

Other modern Siege Assistants can also work if their Special Skills remain active.

Look for an Assistant that adds:

• Siege Machine Attack

• Siege Machine HP

• Siege Machine Defense

• March Size

• useful offensive buffs

without disabling Drawn Sword of God.

Always verify the pairing in-game before committing expensive resources.

Khalid + Theobald I

Theobald I is a natural Siege pairing.

He can add:

• strong Siege Attack

• better offensive scaling

• additional Siege survivability

This can raise the ceiling of an older Khalid build significantly.

Equipment and Refines

For Siege PvP, prioritise percentage-based Siege refines.

A standard setup is:

Axe

• Siege Machine Attack % x4

Ring

• Siege Machine Attack % x4

Armor

• Siege Machine Defense % x4

Boots

• Siege Machine Defense % x4

Helmet

• Siege Machine HP % x4

Leg Armor

• Siege Machine HP % x4

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

Khalid for Siege PvP

Siege PvP is Khalid's main role.

His developed kit provides:

• Siege Attack

• Siege Defense

• Siege HP

• March Size

• some troop-loss mitigation

• straightforward Skill Book compatibility

That makes him a usable Siege General.

However, Siege PvP is expensive.

Large Siege marches can create very high repair costs after battle.

Do not invest heavily in Siege unless your account economy can support it.

Khalid and Mounted Troops

Khalid also provides Mounted support.

His kit can add:

• Mounted Attack

• Mounted Defense

• Mounted HP

through:

• Drawn Sword of God

• Ascension

• Battle of Yarmouk

However, he should not be treated as a dedicated Mounted Main General.

Modern Mounted Generals provide much larger and more balanced cavalry packages.

Use the Mounted buffs as secondary utility.

Khalid and Ranged Troops

Bash adds:

• Ranged Troop Attack +10%

That does not make Khalid a Ranged General.

It is simply a small secondary bonus.

Use a dedicated Ranged General for serious Ranged PvP.

Khalid for Main City Defense

Khalid can technically contribute to Siege-heavy defense because Drawn Sword of God is not attack-only.

He provides:

• Siege Attack

• Siege Defense

• Siege HP through Specialties

However, modern dedicated Wall Generals provide much stronger:

• In-City buffs

• troop-type coverage

• enemy debuffs

• defensive mechanics

Khalid should not be your long-term endgame Wall General.

Is Khalid Still Relevant in 2026?

Yes, but mainly as an accessible older Siege option.

Khalid still offers:

• solid Siege Attack

• Siege Defense

• Siege HP

• March Size

• Mounted support

• easy acquisition

That makes him useful for:

• F2P players

• low-spend players

• secondary Siege marches

• players who already have him developed

However, modern Siege Generals now have much higher ceilings.

Is Khalid F2P Friendly?

Yes.

Current sources list Khalid as available from the Tavern for:

• 38,000,000 Gold

That makes him much easier to obtain than premium-only Siege Generals.

This gives F2P and low-spend players a realistic route to:

• recruit him

• obtain duplicates

• work toward Ascension

Khalid and General Hall

Khalid is required for:

• Genius Leader

in the Art Hall / General Hall.

That gives him collection value even after you eventually replace him in combat.

Do not dismiss him before checking your collection progress.

Is Khalid Worth Ascending?

Yes, if he remains part of your main or secondary Siege setup.

His Ascension adds:

• Siege Attack

• March Size +10%

• Mounted Defense

• Mounted HP

• Mounted Attack

• Troop Death into Wounded support

The 3-Star March Size increase is particularly useful.

However, Blood of Ares is valuable.

If you already own stronger modern Siege Generals, compare the long-term return before heavily Ascending Khalid.

Is Khalid Worth Specialties?

Yes, if he is still an important Siege General.

His Specialties add:

• Siege Attack

• Siege HP

• Siege Defense

• secondary Ranged Attack

• Mounted Attack

Battle of Yarmouk adds:

• Siege Machine Attack +20%

• Mounted Troop Attack +20%

However, Runestones are expensive.

Do not fully max Khalid from zero if you already have access to a significantly stronger Siege General.

Is Khalid Worth Investing In?

Khalid is worth investing in if:

• you are F2P or low-spend

• Siege PvP is important to your account

• you already have him partly developed

• you need a secondary Siege General

• you can obtain Tavern copies

• you have a compatible modern Siege Assistant

He is less attractive if:

• you already own strong modern Siege Generals

• Siege repair costs are a major problem for your account

• your Blood of Ares is limited

• your Runestones are limited

• you are building a brand-new endgame Siege march from zero

How to Obtain Khalid

Khalid is available from the Tavern.

Current sources list his cost at:

• 38,000,000 Gold

He is also required for the Genius Leader collection in the Art Hall.

This makes him both:

• accessible

• useful for collection progress

TEBA 2026 Reality Check

Khalid is still usable.

But he should not be confused with a modern endgame Siege General.

His base skill provides:

• Siege Attack +20%

• Siege Defense +20%

• Mounted Attack +20%

and his Specialties add useful Siege Attack, HP and Defense.

That was a strong package when the General roster was smaller.

Modern Siege Generals now provide much larger total combat packages.

Khalid's real strength in 2026 is practicality.

He is:

• Tavern-accessible

• easy to understand

• straightforward to build

• useful in secondary Siege marches

• worth keeping for General Hall

TEBA Verdict

Khalid is an accessible older Siege PvP General with secondary Mounted support.

His base Special Skill provides:

• Siege Machine Attack +20%

• Siege Machine Defense +20%

• Mounted Troop Attack +20%

His Ascension then adds:

• more Siege Attack

• March Size +10%

• Mounted Defense

• Mounted HP

• Mounted Attack

• Troop Death into Wounded support

while his Specialties add:

• more Siege Attack

• Siege HP

• Siege Defense

• secondary Ranged Attack

• Mounted Attack

His biggest strengths are:

• solid Siege combat stats

• good accessibility

• straightforward development

• General Hall value

His biggest weakness is age.

Modern Siege Generals now provide much stronger overall packages.

For F2P and low-spend players, Khalid remains a practical Siege option in 2026.

For established accounts, he is better treated as a secondary Siege General or collection piece rather than a fresh endgame investment.