Algernon Sidney Evony Guide 2026: Skills, Best Use & Build

Algernon Sidney Evony Guide 2026

Algernon Sidney is a powerful Ranged Troop General in Evony: The King's Return.

He is best suited to:

• Ranged PvP

• Ranged rallies

• large offensive Ranged marches

• high-damage attacking builds

His biggest strengths are:

• very high Ranged Attack

• strong Ranged Defense

• useful Ranged and Siege HP

• strong March Size growth

• no major Skill Book restriction

• good compatibility with other premium Ranged Generals

Algernon Sidney should primarily be built as an attacking Ranged General.

Is Algernon Sidney Good in Evony?

Yes.

Algernon Sidney is a strong Ranged PvP General because his Special Skill provides:

• Ranged Troop Attack +45%

• Ranged Troop Defense +45%

• Ranged Troop HP +30%

• Siege Machine HP +30%

when he is leading the army to attack.

That gives him excellent Ranged damage and survivability immediately.

His main limitation is that the base skill is attack-restricted.

Algernon Sidney Best Role

Best Role: Ranged PvP

Also Good For: Ranged Rallies

Avoid Using For: Passive Main City Defense or dedicated Siege PvP

Algernon Sidney should primarily be built around Ranged Troops.

His Siege HP is useful secondary support, but his overall identity is clearly Ranged.

Algernon Sidney Special Skill

Algernon Sidney's Special Skill is:

Patriot's Radiance

Increases Ranged Troops' Attack and Defense by 45% and increases Ranged Troops' and Siege Machines' HP by 30% when General is leading the army to attack.

The important condition is:

when leading the army to attack.

That makes Algernon Sidney primarily an offensive General.

Algernon Sidney Ascension

Ascending Algernon Sidney significantly strengthens his Ranged march.

1 Star

• Ranged Troop Attack +15%

• Ranged Troop HP +10%

2 Stars

• Marching Troop Death into Wounded Rate +8%

3 Stars

• Ranged Troop Attack +25%

• March Size Capacity +8%

4 Stars

• Marching Ranged Troop Defense +15%

• Marching Ranged Troop HP +15%

5 Stars

• Marching Ranged Troop Attack +40%

• Marching Siege Machine Attack +40%

• Marching Ranged Troop HP +10%

• Marching Siege Machine HP +10%

• March Size Capacity +10%

The third and fifth stars are especially valuable.

Together they provide:

• a major increase to Ranged Attack

• additional Siege support

• 18% March Size

That gives Algernon Sidney excellent offensive scaling.

Algernon Sidney Specialties

Algernon Sidney has four Ranged-focused Specialties.

Ranged Troop Assault

• Ranged Troop Attack +10%

• Ranged Troop HP +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%

Whig Patriot

• Ranged Troop Attack +40%

• Attacking Ranged Troop Defense +25%

• Attacking Ranged Troop HP +25%

• Attacking Siege Machine Defense +25%

• Attacking Siege Machine HP +25%

Whig Patriot is the standout Specialty.

It adds another large block of Ranged Attack while also improving survivability for both Ranged Troops and Siege Machines.

Best Skill Books for Algernon Sidney

Algernon Sidney has no major restriction on the standard Ranged build.

A strong Ranged PvP setup is:

• Lv4 Ranged Troop Attack

• Lv4 Ranged Troop Range Bonus

• Lv4 March Size

This gives him:

• more raw Ranged damage

• better engagement range

• more troops per march

Another strong option is:

• Lv4 Ranged Troop Attack

• Lv4 Ranged Troop HP

• Lv4 Ranged Troop Range Bonus

if you want more survivability.

Best Assistant Generals for Algernon Sidney

Current TEBA pairing data includes:

• Brian Boru

• Sigurd

• Franz Joseph I

Merlin also appears as a compatible option in TEBA's newer Ranged pairing data.

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

The best Assistant should add:

• Ranged Attack

• Ranged HP

• Ranged Defense

• March Size

• useful attacking buffs

without disabling Patriot's Radiance.

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

Algernon Sidney + Brian Boru

Brian Boru is a very strong Ranged partner.

He adds:

• high Ranged Attack

• strong Ranged HP

• additional Ranged and Siege Defense with a Dragon or Spiritual Beast

This creates a strong offensive Ranged pairing.

Algernon Sidney + Sigurd

Sigurd is another strong Ranged option.

He can add significant offensive power and works well in a dedicated Ranged PvP march.

Algernon Sidney + Franz Joseph I

Franz Joseph I provides strong Ranged Attack, Defense and HP with excellent flexibility.

This can create a balanced pairing with high damage and good survivability.

Algernon Sidney + Merlin

Merlin is another viable Ranged partner.

His Ranged Attack and HP profile can complement Algernon Sidney well where both Special Skills remain active.

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.

Algernon Sidney for Ranged PvP

Ranged PvP is Algernon Sidney's strongest role.

His kit provides:

• very high Ranged Attack

• strong Ranged Defense

• strong Ranged HP

• excellent March Size

• no major Skill Book restriction

• strong late-game scaling

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

However, they can struggle badly against strong Ground marches.

Scout first and use the correct matchup.

Algernon Sidney and Siege Machines

Algernon Sidney provides some useful Siege support through:

• Siege Machine HP in Patriot's Radiance

• Siege Machine Attack at 5-Star Ascension

• Siege Attack through the Siege Specialty

• Siege Defense and HP through Whig Patriot

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

His strongest overall offensive scaling remains Ranged-focused.

Treat the Siege bonuses as secondary support.

How Much March Size Does Algernon Sidney Get?

March Size is one of Algernon Sidney's strongest secondary advantages.

He gains:

• March Size +8% from 3-Star Ascension

• March Size +10% from 5-Star Ascension

• March Size +6% from the Siege Specialty

That gives him:

24% March Size

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

This is excellent for a Ranged Main General.

Algernon Sidney on Defense

Algernon Sidney is not ideal for passive Main City Defense.

The reason is simple:

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

Several of his strongest Specialty bonuses are also attack-focused.

That means a substantial amount of his value disappears in passive defense.

Use a dedicated Wall General instead.

Is Algernon Sidney Still Relevant in 2026?

Yes.

Newer Ranged Generals have continued to appear, but Algernon Sidney remains useful because:

• his base Ranged Attack is high

• his Ranged Defense is strong

• his March Size is excellent

• he has no major Skill Book restriction

• he has several strong pairing options

• his Specialties scale well

He should not automatically be described as the strongest Ranged General in the game, but he remains a serious offensive option.

Is Algernon Sidney Worth Ascending?

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

His Ascension adds:

• more Ranged Attack

• more Ranged Defense

• more Ranged HP

• March Size

• additional Siege support

The third and fifth stars are especially valuable.

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

Is Algernon Sidney Worth Investing In?

Algernon Sidney is worth investing in if:

• Ranged PvP is one of your main troop types

• you can obtain enough copies to Ascend him

• you value large March Size

• you want clean Skill Book flexibility

• you have a strong compatible Assistant

• you can support him with proper Ranged equipment and refines

He is less attractive if:

• you already have a stronger fully developed Ranged pair

• you cannot Ascend him meaningfully

• you need a General primarily for defense

• your premium resources are needed elsewhere

TEBA Verdict

Algernon Sidney is a powerful offensive Ranged PvP General.

His base Special Skill provides:

• Ranged Attack +45%

• Ranged Defense +45%

• Ranged HP +30%

• Siege HP +30%

and his Ascension and Whig Patriot Specialty push those numbers significantly higher.

His 24% March Size from Ascension and Specialties is another major advantage.

His biggest weakness is that much of his strongest value is tied to attacking.

For players committed to offensive Ranged PvP, Algernon Sidney remains a very capable Main or Assistant General in 2026.