Poligenus Evony Guide 2026: Skills, Best Use & Build

Poligenus Evony Guide 2026

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

He is best suited to:

• Mounted PvP

• Monster Hunting

• Mounted rallies

• F2P and low-spend cavalry accounts

• secondary Ground support

His biggest strengths are:

• strong Mounted Attack

• useful Mounted Defense and HP

• clean PvP and Monster Hunting flexibility

• good March Size growth

• strong late-game scaling

• better accessibility than many premium Mounted Generals

Poligenus should primarily be built around Mounted Troops.

Is Poligenus Good in Evony?

Yes.

Poligenus is a strong Mounted General because his Special Skill provides:

• Mounted Troop Attack +40%

• Ground Troop Attack +40%

• Mounted Troop Defense +25%

• Mounted Troop HP +25%

when he is leading the army.

That gives him a useful mix of damage and survivability.

His main limitation is that his core buffs are designed around offensive use rather than passive defense.

Poligenus Best Role

Best Role: Mounted PvP

Also Good For: Monster Hunting and Mounted Rallies

Avoid Using For: Passive Main City Defense

Poligenus should primarily be built around Mounted Troops.

Although his Special Skill also improves Ground Attack, the rest of his kit is much more heavily focused on Mounted combat.

Poligenus Special Skill

Poligenus' Special Skill is:

Foresight

Increases Ground Troops' and Mounted Troops' Attack by 40% and increases Mounted Troops' Defense and HP by 25% when General is leading the army.

This gives Poligenus:

• strong Mounted damage

• decent cavalry survivability

• useful secondary Ground support

His Mounted profile is clearly the stronger of the two.

Poligenus Ascension

Ascending Poligenus improves both his Mounted combat and overall march performance.

1 Star

• Marching Ground Troop Attack +5%

• Marching Mounted Troop Attack +5%

• Marching Ground Troop Defense +5%

• Marching Mounted Troop Defense +5%

• Marching Ground Troop HP +5%

• Marching Mounted Troop HP +5%

2 Stars

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

This gives Poligenus some additional offensive PvP pressure against defending cities.

3 Stars

• Attacking Mounted Troop Attack +10%

• March Size Capacity +10%

This is one of his most important Ascension levels.

The extra March Size improves both PvP and Monster Hunting.

4 Stars

• Marching Ground Troop Defense +20%

• Marching Ground Troop HP +20%

• Marching Mounted Troop Defense +20%

• Marching Mounted Troop HP +20%

This gives a major survivability boost.

5 Stars

• Marching Mounted Troop Attack +30%

• Marching Mounted Troop Defense +25%

• Marching Mounted Troop HP +25%

The fifth star gives Poligenus another large block of all-round Mounted strength.

Poligenus Specialties

Poligenus has four Specialties.

Mounted Troop Assault

• Mounted Troop Attack +10%

• Mounted Troop HP +10%

Strike

• March Speed +10%

• Marching Mounted Troop Attack +20%

War God

• All Troops Attack +6%

Firesworn

• Mounted Troop Attack +40%

• Mounted Troop Defense +35%

• Mounted Troop HP +35%

Firesworn is the standout Specialty.

It adds a large amount of Mounted Attack, Defense and HP and significantly improves Poligenus' late-game cavalry performance.

Best Skill Books for Poligenus

Poligenus 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 provides:

• 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 focuses on first-hit damage.

The goal is to kill the monster as quickly as possible and minimise wounded troops.

Best Assistant Generals for Poligenus

Current TEBA pairing data includes:

• Artemis

• George Monck

• Hestia

These are all 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 Foresight.

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

Poligenus + Artemis

Artemis is a strong offensive Mounted partner.

She adds substantial Mounted Attack, Defense and HP and fits naturally into a dedicated cavalry PvP build.

Poligenus + George Monck

George Monck is another powerful offensive Mounted option.

He can add very high Mounted Attack and strong survivability, especially with a Dragon or Spiritual Beast.

Poligenus + Hestia

Hestia is also a strong partner.

She works well for both Mounted PvP and Monster Hunting and can complement Poligenus with more attack and survivability.

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.

Poligenus for Mounted PvP

Mounted PvP is Poligenus' main combat role.

His kit provides:

• strong Mounted Attack

• good Mounted Defense

• good Mounted HP

• useful March Size

• strong Specialty scaling

• good pairing compatibility

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.

Poligenus for Monster Hunting

Poligenus is also very good for Monster Hunting.

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

• strong Mounted Attack

• useful Mounted survivability

• March Size through Ascension

• clean access to Mounted Attack Against Monster

• strong Mounted Assistant options

That makes him a very practical dual-purpose General.

Poligenus and Ground Troops

Poligenus provides meaningful Ground Attack through Foresight.

He also gains some Ground survivability through Ascension.

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

His strongest late-game scaling is clearly Mounted-focused.

Treat the Ground buffs as secondary utility.

How Much March Size Does Poligenus Get?

Poligenus gains:

• March Size +10% from 3-Star Ascension

That is a useful bonus for both PvP and Monster Hunting.

If you also use the Lv4 March Size Skill Book, his troop capacity improves further.

March Size is not the defining feature of his kit, but it adds useful value.

Poligenus on Defense

Poligenus should not be treated as a dedicated Main City Defense General.

His overall design is much better suited to attacking Mounted marches.

Use a proper Wall General if passive defense is your priority.

Is Poligenus Good for F2P Players?

Yes.

This is one of the biggest reasons Poligenus remains interesting.

TEBA's current Mounted comparison identifies him as one of the strongest F2P-friendly Mounted options.

That makes him especially valuable for players who:

• cannot chase every premium General

• want one Mounted General for PvP and monsters

• need strong value from accessible development

• want a General that can remain useful as the account grows

Accessibility can matter more than theoretical maximum buffs.

A fully developed Poligenus can be more useful than a premium Mounted General you cannot Ascend.

Is Poligenus Still Relevant in 2026?

Yes.

Newer premium Mounted Generals now have higher theoretical ceilings.

However, Poligenus remains useful because:

• his Mounted buffs are solid

• he works for PvP and monsters

• he gains useful March Size

• he has strong Assistant compatibility

• his Specialties scale well

• he is more accessible than many premium alternatives

That makes him particularly relevant for F2P and low-spend accounts.

Is Poligenus Worth Ascending?

Yes, if Mounted troops are central to your account and you can realistically develop him.

His Ascension adds:

• more Mounted Attack

• more Mounted Defense

• more Mounted HP

• March Size

• improved offensive PvP value

The third and fifth stars are especially useful.

Is Poligenus Worth Investing In?

Poligenus is worth investing in if:

• Mounted PvP is one of your main troop types

• you also value Monster Hunting

• you are F2P or low-spend

• you can obtain enough copies to Ascend him

• you have a compatible Mounted Assistant

• you can support him with proper Mounted equipment and refines

He is less attractive if:

• you already have a stronger fully developed premium Mounted pair

• you cannot Ascend him meaningfully

• Mounted troops are not central to your account

• your premium resources are needed elsewhere

How to Obtain Poligenus

Poligenus is not normally available from the Tavern.

He has historically been available through event and premium General acquisition systems.

Availability can rotate over time.

Always check current event and General recruitment options before committing resources.

TEBA Verdict

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

His base Special Skill provides:

• Mounted Attack +40%

• Ground Attack +40%

• Mounted Defense +25%

• Mounted HP +25%

and his Ascension and Firesworn Specialty push his Mounted performance significantly higher.

He is not the strongest premium Mounted General in Evony.

That is not really the point.

His biggest advantage is value.

For F2P and low-spend players who can develop him properly, Poligenus remains one of the more attractive Mounted options in 2026.