Brian Boru Evony Guide 2026: Skills, Best Use & Build

Brian Boru Evony Guide 2026

Brian Boru is a powerful attacking Ranged Troop General in Evony: The King's Return.

He is designed primarily for:

• Ranged PvP

• Ranged rallies

• attacking marches

• high-damage late-game ranged builds

His biggest strength is the amount of immediate value packed into his base Special Skill.

He provides very large Ranged Troop Attack and HP buffs without needing Ascension, and he gains additional defensive value when attacking with a Dragon or Spiritual Beast.

Is Brian Boru Good in Evony?

Yes.

Brian Boru is a strong offensive Ranged General.

His Special Skill provides:

• Ranged Troop Attack +50%

• Ranged Troop HP +50%

when he is leading the army to attack.

He also adds:

• Ranged Troop Defense +35%

• Siege Machine Defense +35%

when attacking with any Dragon or Spiritual Beast.

This gives him a strong balance of damage and survivability.

Brian Boru Best Role

Best Role: Ranged PvP

Also Good For: Ranged Rallies

Avoid Using For: Main City Defense or dedicated Monster Hunting

Brian Boru should be built as an attacking Ranged General.

His key buffs are attack-restricted, so his value drops significantly outside offensive marches.

Brian Boru Special Skill

Brian Boru's Special Skill is:

High King of Ireland

Increases Ranged Troops' Attack and HP by 50% when the General is leading the army to attack.

Increases Ranged Troops' and Siege Machines' Defense by 35% when the General brings any Dragon or Spiritual Beast to attack.

This gives Brian Boru two clear requirements:

• he should be attacking

• he should ideally have a Dragon or Spiritual Beast attached

Without the Dragon or Spiritual Beast, you lose the additional defensive portion of his kit.

Brian Boru Ascension

Ascending Brian Boru adds even more Ranged strength.

1 Star

• Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Defense +15%

• Ranged Troop and Siege Machine HP +15%

2 Star

• Attacking Troop Death into Wounded Rate +8%

3 Star

• March Size Capacity +10%

• Ranged Troop Attack +25%

4 Star

• Attacking Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack +15%

• Ranged Troop Defense +20%

• Ranged Troop HP +20%

5 Star

• Attacking Ranged Troop Attack +35%

• Ranged Troop Defense +25%

• Ranged Troop HP +25%

The third and fifth stars are particularly important.

The third star adds March Size and more Ranged Attack.

The fifth star adds another large block of offensive Ranged buffs.

Brian Boru Specialties

Brian Boru's Specialties further reinforce his Ranged PvP role.

His Specialties focus on:

• Ranged Troop Attack

• Ranged Troop HP

• Ranged Troop Defense

• March Size

• offensive ranged performance

This makes him a very natural fit for a dedicated Ranged march.

The fourth Specialty is particularly important for players developing him as a long-term premium General.

Best Skill Books for Brian Boru

A strong Ranged PvP setup is:

• Lv4 Ranged Troop Attack

• Lv4 Ranged Troop Range Bonus

• Lv4 March Size

This gives him:

• more direct ranged damage

• better engagement range

• more troops per march

Another viable option is replacing March Size with:

• Lv4 Ranged Troop HP

if you want additional survivability.

Always check compatibility before committing Skill Books.

Best Assistant Generals for Brian Boru

Brian Boru can work with several strong Ranged Generals.

Current TEBA pairing data includes:

• Ragnar

• Franz Joseph I

• Algernon Sidney

Other Ranged Generals may also be compatible depending on their Special Skills.

The key is to avoid Special Skill conflicts.

Before investing heavily, test the pair in-game and confirm both Special Skills remain active.

Brian Boru + Ragnar

This can be a strong high-damage Ranged combination.

Ragnar adds further offensive value and fits naturally into a Ranged PvP march.

Brian Boru + Franz Joseph I

Franz Joseph I can complement Brian Boru with additional Ranged-focused stats.

This can produce a balanced attacking march.

Brian Boru + Algernon Sidney

Algernon Sidney is another compatible option where available.

This pairing can work well for players building around Ranged Attack and survivability.

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

This creates a balanced ranged march with strong offensive output and enough survivability to trade effectively.

Dragon or Spiritual Beast Choice

Brian Boru gets additional value when attacking with a Dragon or Spiritual Beast.

That means attaching one is strongly recommended.

The best choice depends on:

• which Dragon or Beast you own

• your Ranged troop focus

• available refinements

• whether the march is PvP or rally-focused

The important point is not to leave him without one if you want his full Special Skill value.

Brian Boru for Ranged PvP

Ranged PvP is where Brian Boru performs best.

His 50% base Ranged Attack gives him strong damage immediately.

His large HP buff helps the march survive longer.

His added Defense with a Dragon or Spiritual Beast improves overall durability further.

That makes him especially effective against Mounted-heavy enemy formations.

Brian Boru and Siege Troops

Brian Boru does provide some Siege Machine Defense.

But that does not make him a dedicated Siege General.

His core offensive buffs are still heavily weighted toward Ranged Troops.

If you want a true Siege march, other Generals are generally better suited.

Treat the Siege Defense as additional utility rather than the reason to build him.

Is Brian Boru Worth Ascending?

Yes, if Ranged PvP is a major part of your account.

His Ascension adds:

• more Ranged Attack

• more HP

• more Defense

• March Size

• better attacking performance

The later stars strengthen exactly the stats his march needs.

The main question is accessibility.

If you cannot obtain enough copies or fragments, Ascension may become the limiting factor.

Is Brian Boru Worth Investing In?

Brian Boru is worth investing in if:

• Ranged PvP is one of your main troop types

• you can obtain enough fragments to Ascend him

• you have a suitable Dragon or Spiritual Beast

• you have a compatible assistant

• you are prepared to build strong Ranged equipment and refines

He is less attractive if:

• you already have a better-developed premium Ranged pair

• you cannot Ascend him

• Ranged troops are not central to your account

• you do not have the resources to support another premium project

TEBA Verdict

Brian Boru is a very strong attacking Ranged General.

His base Special Skill is already excellent, with 50% Ranged Attack and HP, and he becomes even stronger when paired with a Dragon or Spiritual Beast.

His Ascension improves exactly the areas that matter for Ranged PvP:

• Attack

• HP

• Defense

• March Size

For players committed to a Ranged attack march, Brian Boru is a serious option.

For F2P and low-spend players, the deciding factor is whether you can realistically obtain enough copies to Ascend him.

A fully developed accessible Ranged General can still outperform a premium Brian Boru that remains stuck at low Ascension.