Ludwig Evony Guide 2026: Skills, Best Use & Build

Ludwig Evony Guide 2026

Ludwig is a powerful Ground Troop General in Evony: The King's Return.

He is best suited to:

• Ground PvP

• Ground rallies

• attacking enemy Keeps

• high-investment Ground marches

His biggest strengths are:

• strong Ground Attack

• excellent Ground Defense

• strong Ground HP with a Dragon

• useful March Size

• solid late-game Ascension scaling

Ludwig should primarily be built as an attacking Ground General.

Is Ludwig Good in Evony?

Yes.

Ludwig is a strong Ground PvP General because his Special Skill provides:

• Ground Troop Attack +15% when attacking

and, when he brings any Dragon:

• Ground Troop Attack +25%

• Ground Troop Defense +25%

• Ground Troop HP +25%

That means Ludwig can reach a very strong all-round Ground profile.

His biggest limitation is that much of his value depends on using a Dragon.

Ludwig Best Role

Best Role: Ground PvP

Also Good For: Ground Rallies

Avoid Using For: Monster Hunting or low-investment defensive builds

Ludwig should primarily be built around Ground Troops.

His kit heavily rewards offensive Ground combat.

Ludwig Special Skill

Ludwig's Special Skill is:

North Frostwolf

Increases Ground Troops' Attack by 15% when General is leading the army to attack.

Also increases Ground Troops' Attack, Defense and HP by 25% when General brings any Dragon to attack.

There are two important conditions:

• part of the skill requires him to be attacking

• the larger all-round Ground package requires a Dragon

Why Ludwig Needs a Dragon

A Dragon is extremely important for Ludwig.

Without one, his Special Skill only gives:

• Ground Troop Attack +15% while attacking

With a Dragon, he also gains:

• Ground Troop Attack +25%

• Ground Troop Defense +25%

• Ground Troop HP +25%

That is a major difference.

If Ludwig is your Main Ground General, he should normally be paired with an appropriate Dragon.

Ludwig Ascension

Ascending Ludwig improves both Ground combat and march capacity.

1 Star

• Marching Ground Troop Defense +10%

• Marching Ground Troop HP +10%

• Marching Mounted Troop Defense +10%

• Marching Mounted Troop HP +10%

This gives useful survivability to Ground and Mounted troops.

2 Stars

• Enemy In-City Troop Wounded into Death Rate +10%

This adds more offensive pressure when attacking enemy cities.

3 Stars

When attacking:

• Ground Troop Attack +10%

• Ground Troop HP +10%

• March Size Capacity +4%

This is an important upgrade because it improves both damage and troop count.

4 Stars

• Marching Ground Troop Defense +10%

• Marching Ground Troop HP +25%

This significantly improves Ground survivability.

5 Stars

When attacking:

• Ground Troop Attack +25%

• Ground Troop Defense +25%

• March Size Capacity +6%

The fifth star gives Ludwig another strong offensive and defensive Ground boost.

Ludwig Specialties

Ludwig has four Ground-focused Specialties.

Ground Troop Formation

• Ground Troop Attack +10%

• Ground Troop Defense +10%

Annihilation

• March Size Capacity +6%

• Attacking Ground Troop Attack +10%

• Attacking Mounted Troop Attack +10%

Ground Troop Ares

• Ground Troop Attack +10%

• Ground Troop HP +10%

• Ground Troop Defense +10%

Principality

When Ludwig brings any Dragon:

• Ground Troop Attack +30%

• Ground Troop Defense +25%

• Ground Troop HP +25%

Principality is the standout Specialty.

It reinforces Ludwig's biggest theme:

maximum Ground strength when paired with a Dragon.

Best Skill Books for Ludwig

Ludwig works well with the standard Ground PvP build.

A strong setup is:

• Lv4 Ground Troop Attack

• Lv4 Ground Troop HP

• Lv4 Ground Troop Speed

This provides:

• more Ground damage

• more survivability

• faster engagement against enemy Ranged Troops

Another option is:

• Lv4 Ground Troop Attack

• Lv4 Ground Troop HP

• Lv4 March Size

if you prefer more troop capacity instead of speed.

Best Assistant Generals for Ludwig

Current TEBA pairing data includes:

• Narcissus

• Totila

• Frigg

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

The best Assistant should ideally add:

• Ground Attack

• Ground HP

• Ground Defense

• March Size

• useful attacking buffs

without disabling North Frostwolf.

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

Ludwig + Narcissus

Narcissus is a strong offensive Ground partner.

He adds substantial Ground combat stats and fits naturally into an attack-focused march.

Ludwig + Totila

Totila is another strong Ground option.

He can add further Attack, Defense and HP and works well for players building a heavy Ground setup.

Ludwig + Frigg

Frigg is a flexible Ground partner.

She adds strong Ground survivability and can complement Ludwig's attack-heavy profile.

Equipment and Refines

For Ground PvP, prioritise percentage-based Ground refines.

A standard setup is:

Sword

• Ground Troop Attack % x4

Ring

• Ground Troop Attack % x4

Armor

• Ground Troop Defense % x4

Boots

• Ground Troop Defense % x4

Helmet

• Ground Troop HP % x4

Leg Armor

• Ground Troop HP % x4

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

Ludwig for Ground PvP

Ground PvP is Ludwig's main role.

His kit provides:

• strong Ground Attack

• excellent Ground Defense

• strong Ground HP

• useful March Size

• good Ascension scaling

• strong late-game Specialties

Ground Troops are especially effective against Ranged-heavy enemy formations.

However, they can struggle against strong Mounted marches.

Scout first and use the correct matchup.

Ludwig for Ground Rallies

Ludwig can also perform well in Ground rallies.

His offensive Ground buffs and March Size make him a capable rally leader.

However, rally strength also depends heavily on:

• participant troop quality

• rally capacity

• equipment

• refines

• research

• buffs

• debuffs

Ludwig is only one part of the total rally setup.

Ludwig and Mounted Troops

Ludwig gains some Mounted support through Ascension and Annihilation.

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

His strongest buffs, Specialties and Dragon synergy are clearly Ground-focused.

Treat Mounted buffs as secondary utility.

How Much March Size Does Ludwig Get?

Ludwig gains:

• March Size +4% from 3-Star Ascension

• March Size +6% from 5-Star Ascension

• March Size +6% from Annihilation

That gives him:

16% March Size

before a March Size Skill Book or other account systems are added.

This is a useful built-in advantage for a Ground Main General.

Ludwig on Defense

Ludwig can provide some defensive value because part of his Ground kit is not purely offensive.

However, his strongest design is still attack-focused.

North Frostwolf includes an attacking condition, and his Ascension also rewards offensive Ground use.

He can function defensively in some setups, but he should not automatically replace a dedicated modern Wall General.

Is Ludwig Still Relevant in 2026?

Yes, although he is now better viewed as a strong established Ground General rather than the newest top-end option.

Newer Ground Generals can reach higher theoretical ceilings.

However, Ludwig remains useful because:

• his Ground Attack is strong

• his Ground Defense is excellent

• his Ground HP is solid with a Dragon

• he gains 16% native March Size

• he has good Ground pairing options

• existing investment can still deliver strong value

For players who already have him developed, he remains very usable.

Is Ludwig Worth Ascending?

Yes, if he is still part of your main Ground setup.

His Ascension adds:

• more Ground Attack

• more Ground Defense

• more Ground HP

• March Size

• extra offensive city-attack value

The third and fifth stars are especially important.

The fifth star alone gives:

• Ground Attack +25%

• Ground Defense +25%

• March Size +6%

when attacking.

Is Ludwig Worth Investing In?

Ludwig is worth investing in if:

• Ground PvP is one of your main troop types

• you already own or have partly developed him

• you have a suitable Dragon

• you can realistically Ascend him

• you have a compatible Ground Assistant

• you can support him with proper Ground equipment and refines

He is less attractive if:

• you are starting from zero with access to stronger modern Ground Generals

• you do not have a suitable Dragon

• you cannot Ascend him meaningfully

• your premium resources are needed elsewhere

How to Obtain Ludwig

Ludwig is a premium General.

He is associated with packs rather than normal Tavern recruitment.

Availability can rotate through premium General acquisition systems and events.

Always check current acquisition options before committing resources.

TEBA Verdict

Ludwig is a strong offensive Ground PvP General built around Dragon-enhanced combat.

His base Special Skill provides:

• Ground Attack +15% while attacking

and, with a Dragon:

• Ground Attack +25%

• Ground Defense +25%

• Ground HP +25%

His Ascension and Principality Specialty then push those Ground stats higher.

His biggest strengths are:

• strong Ground Attack

• excellent Ground Defense

• good Ground HP

• 16% native March Size

• strong Dragon synergy

His biggest weakness is that his best performance requires a Dragon.

For players who already have Ludwig developed and can support him properly, he remains a capable Ground PvP Main or Assistant option in 2026.

For players starting from zero, compare him against newer premium Ground Generals before investing heavily.