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Eleanor Evony Guide 2026: Skills, Best Use & Build

Eleanor – “The eldest daughter of the Rain family in the southern empire, who has made great contributions in the Battle of Siren Island.”

Eleanor Evony Guide 2026

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

She is best suited to:

• Ranged PvP

• Ranged rallies

• large offensive Ranged marches

• mixed Ranged and Siege attacks

Her biggest strengths are:

• strong Ranged Attack

• strong Ranged Defense

• native March Size

• useful Siege support

• strong late-game scaling

• good compatibility with premium Ranged Generals

Eleanor should primarily be built as an attacking Ranged General.

Is Eleanor Good in Evony?

Yes.

Eleanor is a strong Ranged PvP General because her Special Skill provides:

• Ranged Troop Attack +35%

• Ranged Troop Defense +35%

• March Size Capacity +10%

when she is leading the army to attack.

The March Size bonus is especially useful because it allows more troops to benefit from every other buff on the march.

Her main limitation is that the core skill is attack-restricted.

Eleanor Best Role

Best Role: Ranged PvP

Also Good For: Ranged Rallies and Mixed Ranged/Siege PvP

Avoid Using For: Passive Main City Defense or Monster Hunting

Eleanor should primarily be built around Ranged Troops.

Her later Ascension and Specialties also support Siege Machines, making mixed Ranged and Siege marches possible.

Eleanor Special Skill

Eleanor's Special Skill is:

Great Captainess

Increases Ranged Troops' Attack and Defense by 35% and increases March Size Capacity by 10% when General is leading the army to attack.

The important condition is:

when leading the army to attack.

That makes Eleanor primarily an offensive General.

Eleanor Ascension

Ascending Eleanor adds more Ranged and Siege strength.

1 Star

• Marching Ranged Troop Defense +10%

• Marching Ranged Troop HP +10%

• Marching Siege Machine Defense +10%

• Marching Siege Machine HP +10%

2 Stars

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

This adds extra offensive pressure when attacking cities.

3 Stars

When launching an Alliance War:

• Rally Capacity +8%

This makes Eleanor more useful for players who regularly lead rallies.

4 Stars

• Marching Ranged Troop Attack +10%

• Marching Ranged Troop Defense +15%

• Marching Siege Machine Attack +10%

• Marching Siege Machine Defense +15%

5 Stars

• Marching Ranged Troop Attack +15%

• Marching Ranged Troop HP +15%

• Marching Siege Machine Attack +15%

• Marching Siege Machine HP +15%

Her fourth and fifth Ascension stars significantly improve both Ranged and Siege performance.

Eleanor Specialties

Eleanor has four Ranged-focused Specialties.

Ranged Troop Formation

• Ranged Troop Attack +10%

• Ranged Troop Defense +10%

Bash

• Ranged Troop Attack +10%

• Siege Machine Attack +10%

Ranged Troop Ares

• Ranged Troop Attack +10%

• Ranged Troop HP +10%

• Ranged Troop Defense +10%

Battle of Siren Island

• Attacking Ranged Troop Attack +40%

• Attacking Siege Machine Attack +40%

Battle of Siren Island is the standout Specialty.

It adds a large amount of extra offensive power and is the main reason Eleanor can also work in mixed Ranged and Siege marches.

Best Skill Books for Eleanor

Eleanor works well with the standard Ranged Skill Books.

A strong Ranged PvP setup is:

• Lv4 Ranged Troop Attack

• Lv4 Ranged Troop Range Bonus

• Lv4 March Size

This gives her:

• more 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 prefer more survivability.

Mixed Ranged and Siege Skill Book Build

Eleanor can also work in a mixed Ranged and Siege setup.

A useful build is:

• Lv4 Ranged Troop Attack

• Lv4 Ranged Troop Range Bonus

• Lv4 Siege Machine Range Bonus

This build prioritises engagement range for both troop types.

It is more specialised than a pure Ranged build and should only be used if your account is already properly developed for both Ranged Troops and Siege Machines.

Best Assistant Generals for Eleanor

Current TEBA pairing data includes:

• Sigurd

• Merlin

• Franz Joseph I

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 Great Captainess.

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

Eleanor + Sigurd

Sigurd is a strong and flexible Ranged partner.

He provides:

• Ranged Attack

• Ranged HP

• Ranged Defense

and his always-active core buffs can complement Eleanor's more attack-focused profile.

Eleanor + Merlin

Merlin is another strong offensive Ranged option.

He provides high Ranged Attack and HP with useful Siege Defense support.

This creates a very aggressive Ranged pairing.

Eleanor + Franz Joseph I

Franz Joseph I provides:

• strong Ranged Attack

• strong Ranged Defense

• strong Ranged HP

and can complement Eleanor with a more balanced and flexible profile.

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.

Eleanor for Ranged PvP

Ranged PvP is Eleanor's strongest role.

Her kit provides:

• strong Ranged Attack

• strong Ranged Defense

• native March Size

• good late-game scaling

• clean Skill Book options

• useful Siege support

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.

Eleanor for Ranged Rallies

Eleanor can also perform well in Ranged rallies.

Her 3-Star Ascension adds:

• Rally Capacity +8%

when she launches an Alliance War.

This gives her extra value for players who regularly lead PvP rallies.

The rest of the rally still depends heavily on:

• Rally Capacity

• participant troop quality

• Research

• equipment

• refines

• buffs

• debuffs

Eleanor and Siege Machines

Eleanor gains useful Siege support through:

• 1-Star Ascension

• 4-Star Ascension

• 5-Star Ascension

• Bash

• Battle of Siren Island

This makes mixed Ranged and Siege builds viable.

However, she should not be treated as a pure Siege General.

Her base Special Skill directly buffs Ranged Troops, while Siege value comes mainly from later development.

Treat Siege as a secondary role.

How Much March Size Does Eleanor Get?

Eleanor gains:

• March Size +10% from Great Captainess

That is active immediately while attacking.

If you also use the Lv4 March Size Skill Book, her personal March Size contribution increases further.

This native March Size is one of Eleanor's strongest built-in advantages.

Eleanor on Defense

Eleanor is not a good choice for passive Main City Defense.

The reason is simple:

her core Special Skill only activates while attacking.

That means her:

• Ranged Attack

• Ranged Defense

• March Size

from Great Captainess are not providing their intended value on passive defense.

Use a dedicated Wall General instead.

Is Eleanor Still Relevant in 2026?

Yes, although she is now better viewed as a strong older offensive Ranged option rather than a top-end modern Main General.

Newer Ranged Generals have higher theoretical ceilings.

However, Eleanor still has value because:

• she has native March Size

• her Ranged Attack and Defense remain useful

• she supports mixed Ranged and Siege marches

• she can add Rally Capacity

• she has good pairing compatibility

• she can still work as a Main or Assistant

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

Is Eleanor Worth Ascending?

Yes, if she remains an important part of your Ranged setup.

Her Ascension adds:

• more Ranged Attack

• more Ranged Defense

• more Ranged HP

• Siege support

• Rally Capacity

The fourth and fifth stars are especially useful.

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