Subutai Evony Guide 2026: Skills, Best Use & Build

Subutai Evony Guide 2026

Subutai is a Ranged Troop General in Evony: The King's Return.

He is best suited to:

• Ranged PvP

• reinforcing allies

• Ranged-heavy defensive play

• secondary Ranged marches

His biggest strength is flexibility.

Subutai provides Ranged Attack, Defense and HP whenever he is leading the army, rather than only while attacking.

That makes him more useful in reinforcing and defensive situations than many pure offensive Ranged Generals.

Is Subutai Good in Evony?

Yes, although he is now better viewed as a flexible older Ranged option than a top-end modern Main General.

His Special Skill provides:

• Ranged Troop Attack +40%

• Ranged Troop Defense +20%

• Ranged Troop HP +20%

when he is leading the army.

That gives him a balanced Ranged profile from the start.

His biggest limitation is that he cannot use the standard Ranged Troop Attack Skill Book.

Subutai Best Role

Best Role: Ranged PvP

Also Good For: Reinforcing and Ranged Defense

Avoid Using For: Monster Hunting or dedicated Siege PvP

Subutai should primarily be built around Ranged Troops.

Although some of his Ascension and Specialties support Siege Machines, his main offensive identity remains Ranged.

Subutai Special Skill

Subutai's Special Skill is:

Mongol Conquest

Increases Ranged Troops' Attack by 40% and increases Ranged Troops' Defense and HP by 20% when General is leading the army.

The important advantage is that this skill is not restricted to attacking.

That means Subutai retains his core buffs in:

• offensive marches

• reinforcing

• some defensive Ranged situations

Subutai Ascension

Ascending Subutai improves his Ranged performance and adds some useful Siege support.

1 Star

• Ranged Troop Attack +10%

• Siege Machine Attack +10%

2 Stars

• Attacking Troop Death into Wounded Rate +10%

3 Stars

• Ranged Troop Defense +10%

• Siege Machine Defense +10%

• March Size Capacity +8%

4 Stars

• Ranged Troop Defense +20%

• Siege Machine Defense +20%

• Ranged Troop HP +15%

• Siege Machine HP +15%

5 Stars

• Ranged Troop Attack +25%

• Ranged Troop Defense +20%

The third star is particularly useful because it adds March Size.

The fifth star then adds another strong block of Ranged Attack and Defense.

Subutai Specialties

Subutai has four Ranged-focused Specialties.

Ranged Troop Formation

• Ranged Troop Attack +10%

• Ranged Troop Defense +10%

Siege

• March Size Capacity +6%

• Attacking Siege Machine Attack +10%

• Attacking Ranged Troop Attack +10%

Ranged Troop Ares

• Ranged Troop Attack +10%

• Ranged Troop HP +10%

• Ranged Troop Defense +10%

Battle of Mohi

• Ranged Troop Attack +35%

• Ranged Troop Defense +25%

• Siege Machine Defense +25%

Battle of Mohi is the standout Specialty.

It adds another large Ranged Attack increase while also improving Ranged and Siege survivability.

Best Skill Books for Subutai

Subutai cannot use the standard Ranged Troop Attack Skill Book.

That means his best Skill Book build should focus on other high-value Ranged stats.

A strong Ranged PvP setup is:

• Lv4 Ranged Troop HP

• Lv4 Ranged Troop Range Bonus

• Lv4 March Size

This gives him:

• more survivability

• better engagement range

• more troops per march

Another viable option is replacing March Size with:

• Lv4 Ranged Troop Defense

if you want an even more durable Ranged march.

Why the Ranged Attack Skill Book Restriction Matters

Ranged Troop Attack would normally be one of the first Skill Books used on a Ranged Main General.

Subutai cannot equip it.

However, he already gains Ranged Attack from:

• Mongol Conquest

• 1-Star Ascension

• 5-Star Ascension

• Ranged Troop Formation

• Siege

• Ranged Troop Ares

• Battle of Mohi

That allows his Skill Book slots to focus on:

• HP

• Range Bonus

• March Size

• Defense

Best Assistant Generals for Subutai

Current TEBA pairing data includes:

• Ragnar

• Sigurd

• Algernon Sidney

These are all strong Ranged-focused options where compatibility remains active.

The best Assistant should ideally add:

• Ranged Attack

• Ranged HP

• Ranged Defense

• March Size

• useful attacking buffs

without disabling Mongol Conquest.

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

Subutai + Ragnar

Ragnar is a strong offensive Ranged partner.

He adds substantial Ranged Attack, Defense and HP and can give Subutai a higher offensive ceiling.

Subutai + Sigurd

Sigurd is a natural flexible partner.

Both Generals have always-active core buffs, making this pairing useful for both attacking and reinforcing.

Subutai + Algernon Sidney

Algernon Sidney is a more attack-focused Ranged option.

He can complement Subutai's flexible profile with stronger offensive scaling.

Equipment and Refines

For Ranged PvP, prioritise percentage-based Ranged refines.

A standard setup is:

Bow

• Ranged Troop Attack % x4

Ring

• Ranged Troop Attack % x4

Armor

• Ranged Troop Defense % x4

Boots

• Ranged Troop Defense % x4

Helmet

• Ranged Troop HP % x4

Leg Armor

• Ranged Troop HP % x4

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

Subutai for Ranged PvP

Ranged PvP is Subutai's main role.

His kit provides:

• solid Ranged Attack

• good Ranged Defense

• good Ranged HP

• useful March Size

• flexible always-active core buffs

• good Skill Book alternatives despite the Attack restriction

Ranged Troops are especially effective against Mounted-heavy formations.

However, they can struggle against strong Ground marches.

Scout first and use the correct matchup.

Subutai for Reinforcing

Reinforcing is one of Subutai's better secondary uses.

His core Special Skill remains active while he is leading the army.

That means he keeps:

• Ranged Attack

• Ranged Defense

• Ranged HP

when reinforcing another city.

This gives him more reinforcement value than Ranged Generals whose strongest buffs only work while attacking.

Subutai on Defense

Subutai can also perform reasonably well in Ranged-heavy defensive situations.

Because Mongol Conquest is always active while he leads, his core Ranged buffs remain available on defense.

However, he should not automatically replace a dedicated Wall General.

His strongest use remains as a Ranged march General with defensive flexibility.

Subutai and Siege Machines

Subutai gains some Siege support through:

• 1-Star Ascension

• 3-Star Ascension

• 4-Star Ascension

• Siege Specialty

• Battle of Mohi

This gives him useful secondary Siege value.

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

His main offensive scaling remains Ranged-focused.

How Much March Size Does Subutai Get?

Subutai gains:

• March Size +8% from 3-Star Ascension

• March Size +6% from the Siege Specialty

That gives him:

14% March Size

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

This is a useful bonus for a Ranged Main General.

[H2] Is Subutai Still Relevant in 2026?

Yes, but mainly as a flexible older Ranged option.

Newer Ranged Generals now have much higher theoretical offensive ceilings.

However, Subutai still has value because:

• his core buffs are always active

• he can reinforce effectively

• he has useful March Size

• he has good defensive flexibility

• he can work as a Main or Assistant

• his existing investment can still be useful

For players who already have him developed, there is no reason to treat him as obsolete.

Is Subutai Worth Ascending?

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

His Ascension adds:

• more Ranged Attack

• more Ranged Defense

• more Ranged HP

• March Size

• some Siege support

The third and fifth stars are the most important.

However, if you are starting from zero and already own a stronger modern Ranged General, compare the cost before committing fragments.

Is Subutai Worth Investing In?

Subutai is worth investing in if:

• Ranged PvP is one of your main troop types

• you value always-active buffs

• you regularly reinforce allies

• you already have him partly developed

• you can obtain enough copies to Ascend him

• you have a compatible Ranged Assistant

He is less attractive if:

• you are starting from zero with access to newer premium Ranged Generals

• you want the highest possible offensive ceiling

• you cannot Ascend him meaningfully

• your premium resources are needed elsewhere

How to Obtain Subutai

Subutai is not normally available from the Tavern.

He has historically been obtained through premium General acquisition and event-based rewards.

Availability can rotate, so always check current event and General acquisition screens before committing resources.

TEBA Verdict

Subutai is a solid and flexible Ranged PvP General.

His base Special Skill provides:

• Ranged Attack +40%

• Ranged Defense +20%

• Ranged HP +20%

and his Ascension and Battle of Mohi Specialty improve that balanced Ranged profile further.

His biggest weakness is the inability to equip the standard Ranged Troop Attack Skill Book.

His biggest advantage is flexibility.

Unlike many attack-only Ranged Generals, Subutai keeps his core buffs while reinforcing or defending.

For players who already have him developed, Subutai remains a useful Ranged Main, Assistant or secondary march General in 2026.