Alexander the Great Evony Guide 2026: Skills, Best Use & Build

Alexander the Great Evony Guide 2026

Alexander the Great is a Ground Troop General in Evony: The King's Return.

He is best suited to:

• Ground PvP

• Ground rallies

• attacking enemy Keeps

• established accounts that already have him developed

His biggest strengths are:

• solid Ground Troop Attack

• excellent Rally Capacity

• strong native March Size

• useful Ground Defense and HP through Ascension

• straightforward Ground PvP build

Alexander the Great should primarily be built as an attacking Ground General.

Is Alexander the Great Good in Evony?

Yes, although he is now better viewed as an older Ground PvP and Rally option rather than a top-end modern General.

His Special Skill provides:

• Ground Troop Attack +20%

when he is leading the army to attack.

When he launches an Alliance War, he also provides:

• Rally Capacity +15%

This gives Alexander the Great a clear niche as a Ground rally leader.

Alexander the Great Best Role

Best Role: Ground PvP / Rally

Also Good For: Secondary Ground Marches

Avoid Using For: Monster Hunting or dedicated Main City Defense

Alexander the Great should primarily be built around Ground Troops.

His Rally Capacity makes him especially useful for players who regularly launch Ground rallies.

Alexander the Great Special Skill

Alexander the Great's Special Skill is:

Conquest

When Alexander the Great is leading the army to attack:

• Ground Troop Attack +20%

When he is leading the army to launch an Alliance War:

• Rally Capacity +15%

The important thing to understand is that these are different benefits.

His Ground Attack improves his own march.

His Rally Capacity increases the total size of the Alliance War he leads.

Why Rally Capacity Matters

Rally Capacity determines how many troops can join an Alliance War.

More Rally Capacity can allow:

• more alliance members to participate

• more troops to join the rally

• larger total attack strength

• better scaling in coordinated PvP

Alexander the Great's built-in:

• Rally Capacity +15%

is therefore one of the main reasons to consider him.

Alexander the Great Ascension

Ascending Alexander the Great improves his Ground performance and march capacity.

[H3] 1 Star

• Marching Mounted Troop Attack +10%

• Marching Ground Troop Attack +10%

• Marching Ground Troop Defense +15%

This gives him more Ground damage and useful survivability.

2 Stars

When leading the army to attack:

• Troop Death into Wounded Rate +10%

This reduces permanent troop losses during offensive PvP.

3 Stars

• March Size Capacity +14%

This is one of Alexander the Great's strongest upgrades.

A 14% March Size increase significantly improves the size of his own Ground march.

4 Stars

• Marching Mounted Troop Attack +10%

• Marching Ground Troop Attack +10%

• Marching Ground Troop HP +15%

This adds more Ground damage and survivability.

5 Stars

• Marching Ground Troop Attack +20%

• Marching Ground Troop Defense +15%

• Marching Ground Troop HP +15%

The fifth star gives Alexander the Great a much more balanced Ground PvP profile.

Alexander the Great Specialties

Alexander the Great has four Ground-focused Specialties.

Ground Troop Assault

• Ground Troop Attack +10%

• Ground Troop HP +10%

Annihilation

• March Size Capacity +6%

• Attacking Mounted Troop Attack +10%

• Attacking Ground Troop Attack +10%

Ground Troop Ares

• Ground Troop Attack +10%

• Ground Troop HP +10%

• Ground Troop Defense +10%

Battle of Gaugamela

• March Size Capacity +10%

• Ground Troop Attack +20%

Battle of Gaugamela is the standout Specialty.

It adds both:

• more Ground Attack

• more March Size

which fits Alexander's rally and large-march identity perfectly.

Best Skill Books for Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great works well with a 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 Ground survivability

• faster engagement against enemy Ranged Troops

Another strong option is:

• Lv4 Ground Troop Attack

• Lv4 Ground Troop HP

• Lv4 March Size

if you want to push his march-capacity strength even further.

Best Assistant Generals for Alexander the Great

Current TEBA pairing data includes:

• Narcissus

• Miltiades

• Suchet

These are 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 Conquest.

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

Alexander the Great + Narcissus

Narcissus is the headline TEBA pairing.

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

Alexander the Great + Miltiades

Miltiades is a flexible Ground partner.

He can add useful Ground Attack, Defense and HP while preserving Alexander's rally-focused identity.

Alexander the Great + Suchet

Suchet is another possible Ground-focused partner.

He can add useful Ground performance 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.

Alexander the Great for Ground PvP

Ground PvP is one of Alexander the Great's main roles.

His kit provides:

• solid Ground Attack

• useful Ground Defense

• useful Ground HP

• very strong March Size

• good rally utility

Ground Troops are especially effective against Ranged-heavy formations.

However, they can struggle against strong Mounted marches.

Scout first and use the correct matchup.

Alexander the Great for Ground Rallies

Ground rallies are where Alexander the Great becomes more distinctive.

His Special Skill provides:

• Rally Capacity +15%

when he launches an Alliance War.

His Ascension and Specialties also provide significant March Size.

This gives him value for players who regularly lead Alliance PvP rallies.

However, rally strength still depends heavily on:

• total Rally Capacity

• participant troop quality

• research

• equipment

• refines

• buffs

• debuffs

• correct troop composition

How Much March Size Does Alexander the Great Get?

Alexander the Great gains:

• March Size +14% from 3-Star Ascension

• March Size +6% from Annihilation

• March Size +10% from Battle of Gaugamela

That gives him:

30% March Size

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

This is one of the strongest parts of Alexander the Great's kit.

If you also use a Lv4 March Size Skill Book, his personal march-capacity contribution becomes even larger.

Alexander the Great and Mounted Troops

Alexander the Great gains some Mounted Attack through:

• 1-Star Ascension

• 4-Star Ascension

• Annihilation

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

His strongest buffs, Specialties and main role are clearly Ground-focused.

Treat Mounted Attack as secondary utility.

Alexander the Great on Defense

Alexander the Great should not normally be used as a passive Main City Defense General.

His base Special Skill requires him to be attacking for the Ground Attack portion to work.

His Rally Capacity also has no value on the Wall.

Use a dedicated Main City Defense General instead.

Is Alexander the Great Still Relevant in 2026?

Yes, but mainly as an established Ground and Rally option.

Newer Ground Generals now offer much larger total combat buffs.

However, Alexander the Great still offers:

• useful Ground Attack

• strong March Size

• Rally Capacity +15%

• straightforward Ground development

• existing investment value

That makes him more interesting for players who already have him developed or specifically value rally leadership.

Is Alexander the Great Worth Ascending?

Yes, if he remains part of your Ground setup.

His Ascension adds:

• more Ground Attack

• more Ground Defense

• more Ground HP

• March Size +14%

• Death into Wounded support

The 3-Star upgrade is especially important because of the large March Size increase.

The 5-Star upgrade then gives another strong block of Ground Attack, Defense and HP.

Is Alexander the Great Worth Investing In?

Alexander the Great is worth investing in if:

• you already own or have partly developed him

• Ground PvP is one of your main combat styles

• you regularly lead Ground rallies

• you value Rally Capacity

• you want high March Size

• you can develop him without delaying stronger modern Generals

He is less attractive if:

• you are starting from zero

• you already have stronger modern Ground Generals

• you rarely lead Alliance Wars

• your Blood of Ares and Runestones are limited

Is Alexander the Great F2P Friendly?

He is more accessible than many premium Generals, but current acquisition references are inconsistent about normal Tavern availability.

His biggest F2P advantage is therefore not necessarily acquisition.

It is that his value does not rely on expensive Dragon conditions or complicated premium mechanics.

However, newer accessible Ground options may provide better long-term value depending on your account.

How to Obtain Alexander the Great

Current sources disagree on whether Alexander the Great is available through ordinary Tavern recruitment.

TEBA and newer General databases treat him as a non-Tavern or premium-acquisition General, while some older external references still list Tavern availability.

Because General acquisition can change over time, check the current in-game Tavern and premium General pools before spending specifically for him.

TEBA Verdict

Alexander the Great is an older Ground PvP General with a strong rally identity.

His base Special Skill provides:

• Ground Attack +20%

when attacking,

and:

• Rally Capacity +15%

when launching an Alliance War.

His Ascension and Specialties add:

• more Ground Attack

• more Ground Defense

• more Ground HP

• March Size +30% in total

before Skill Books.

His biggest strengths are:

• excellent March Size

• useful Rally Capacity

• simple Ground PvP build

• good value for established accounts

His biggest weakness is age.

Newer Ground Generals now offer much larger combat buff packages.

For players who already have Alexander the Great developed or regularly lead Ground rallies, he remains useful in 2026.

For players starting from zero, newer Ground Generals will usually offer a stronger long-term investment.