Narcissus Evony Guide 2026: Skills, Best Use & Build

Narcissus Evony Guide 2026

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

He is best suited to:

• Ground PvP

• Ground rallies

• large offensive Ground marches

• high-survivability Ground builds

His biggest strengths are:

• strong Ground Attack

• very high Ground HP

• solid Ground Defense

• excellent March Size growth

• no major Skill Book restriction

Narcissus should primarily be built as an attacking Ground General.

Is Narcissus Good in Evony?

Yes.

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

• Ground Troop Attack +50%

• Ground Troop HP +50%

• Ground Troop Defense +40%

He also provides:

• Mounted Troop Defense +40%

when he is leading the army to attack.

That gives him excellent Ground damage and survivability straight away.

Narcissus Best Role

Best Role: Ground PvP

Also Good For: Ground Rallies

Avoid Using For: Passive Main City Defense or dedicated Mounted builds

Narcissus should primarily be built around Ground Troops.

Although he provides some Mounted Defense, the rest of his kit is clearly Ground-focused.

Narcissus Special Skill

Narcissus' Special Skill is:

Golden Glory

Increases Ground Troops' Attack and HP by 50% and increases Ground Troops' and Mounted Troops' Defense by 40% when General is leading the army to attack.

The important condition is:

when leading the army to attack.

That means Narcissus is designed primarily as an offensive General.

Narcissus Ascension

Ascending Narcissus significantly strengthens his Ground march.

1 Star

• Marching Ground Troop Attack +10%

• Marching Ground Troop Defense +10%

• Marching Ground Troop HP +10%

2 Stars

• Marching Troop Death into Wounded Rate +8%

3 Stars

• Marching Ground Troop Attack +20%

• Marching Mounted Troop Attack +20%

• March Size Capacity +10%

4 Stars

• Marching Ground Troop Defense +20%

• Marching Ground Troop HP +20%

5 Stars

• Attacking Ground Troop Attack +40%

• March Size Capacity +8%

The third and fifth stars are especially valuable.

Together they provide:

• more Ground Attack

• 18% March Size

• stronger overall offensive performance

Narcissus Specialties

Narcissus has four Ground-focused Specialties.

Ground Troop Defense

• Ground Troop HP +10%

• Ground Troop Defense +10%

Suppress

• Enemy Troop HP -10%

Ground Troop Ares

• Ground Troop Attack +10%

• Ground Troop HP +10%

• Ground Troop Defense +10%

Champion Gladiator

• Marching Ground Troop Attack +50%

• Ground Troop Defense +30%

• Ground Troop HP +30%

• Mounted Troop Defense +30%

• Mounted Troop HP +30%

Champion Gladiator is the standout Specialty.

It adds a huge Ground Attack increase while also improving survivability.

King of Gladiators

Narcissus also has access to the King of Gladiators enhancement.

This adds:

• Marching Ranged Troop HP +15%

• Enemy Ranged Troop Attack -10%

• Enemy Siege Machine Attack -10%

These are useful secondary bonuses, but they do not change his main role.

Narcissus remains a Ground PvP General first.

Best Skill Books for Narcissus

Narcissus has no major Skill Book restriction.

A strong Ground PvP setup is:

• Lv4 Ground Troop Attack

• Lv4 Ground Troop HP

• Lv4 Ground Troop Speed

This gives him:

• more Ground damage

• more survivability

• faster engagement against enemy Ranged Troops

Another strong option is replacing Speed with:

• Lv4 Ground Troop Defense

if your account already has enough Ground movement support elsewhere.

Best Assistant Generals for Narcissus

Current TEBA pairing data includes:

• Totila

• Miltiades

• Frigg

Other strong Ground Generals may also work depending on compatibility.

The best Assistant should add:

• Ground Attack

• Ground HP

• Ground Defense

• March Size

• useful attacking buffs

without disabling Golden Glory.

Always test the exact pair in-game before committing premium resources.

Narcissus + Totila

Totila is one of the strongest natural partners for Narcissus.

This pairing can create a very powerful Ground march with strong Attack and survivability.

Narcissus + Miltiades

Miltiades is another strong Ground option.

He can add useful Ground combat buffs and works well in a dedicated PvP setup.

Narcissus + Frigg

Frigg is another viable Ground pairing.

She can complement Narcissus with further Ground-focused strength where compatibility remains active.

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.

Narcissus for Ground PvP

Ground PvP is Narcissus' strongest role.

His kit provides:

• very high Ground Attack

• very high Ground HP

• strong Ground Defense

• excellent March Size

• no major Skill Book restriction

• strong late-game scaling

Ground Troops are particularly effective against Ranged-heavy formations.

However, they can struggle badly against strong Mounted-heavy compositions.

Scout first and use the correct matchup.

Narcissus and March Size

March Size is one of Narcissus' biggest advantages.

He gains:

• March Size +10% from 3-Star Ascension

• March Size +8% from 5-Star Ascension

That gives him:

18% March Size

from Ascension alone.

If you add a March Size Skill Book or other account systems, his total march capacity can become even stronger.

Narcissus on Defense

Narcissus should not be treated as a Main City Defense General.

The reason is simple:

his core Special Skill requires him to be leading the army to attack.

That means much of his strongest value disappears in passive defense.

Use a dedicated Wall General for city defense.

Narcissus and Mounted Troops

Narcissus provides some Mounted Defense through:

• Golden Glory

• Ascension

• Champion Gladiator

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

His strongest offensive scaling is clearly Ground-focused.

Treat Mounted buffs as secondary utility.

Is Narcissus Still Relevant in 2026?

Yes.

Narcissus remains a strong Ground PvP General because:

• his base Ground Attack is high

• his Ground HP is excellent

• his Ground Defense is strong

• his March Size is good

• he has no major Skill Book restriction

• he pairs well with several strong Ground Generals

Newer Ground Generals may have higher theoretical ceilings, but Narcissus remains a very capable option for players who already have him developed.

Is Narcissus Worth Ascending?

Yes, if Ground PvP is one of your main combat styles.

His Ascension adds:

• more Ground Attack

• more Ground Defense

• more Ground HP

• March Size

The third and fifth stars are especially valuable.

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

Is Narcissus Worth Investing In?

Narcissus is worth investing in if:

• Ground PvP is one of your main troop types

• you can obtain enough copies to Ascend him

• you value high Ground HP

• you want strong March Size

• you have a compatible Ground Assistant

• you can support him with proper Ground equipment and refines

He is less attractive if:

• you already have a stronger fully developed Ground pair

• you cannot Ascend him meaningfully

• Ground troops are not central to your account

• your premium resources are needed elsewhere

TEBA Verdict

Narcissus is a powerful offensive Ground PvP General.

His base Special Skill gives:

• Ground Attack +50%

• Ground HP +50%

• Ground Defense +40%

and his Ascension and Champion Gladiator Specialty push those numbers significantly higher.

His 18% March Size from Ascension alone is another major advantage.

His biggest weakness is that his core skill is attack-restricted.

For players committed to Ground PvP, Narcissus remains a very strong option in 2026.

For F2P and low-spend players, accessibility should still decide the investment.

A fully developed Ground General you can actually Ascend will usually provide more real-world value than a theoretically stronger premium option that remains unfinished.