Ly Thuong Kiet Evony Guide 2026: Skills, Best Use & Build

Ly Thuong Kiet Evony Guide 2026

Ly Thuong Kiet is a specialist Main City Defense General in Evony: The King's Return.

He is best suited to:

• Main City Defense

• Ranged-heavy city defense

• Trap-heavy defensive setups

• mixed Ranged, Ground and Mounted defense

• F2P and low-spend defensive accounts

His biggest strengths are:

• strong In-City Ranged Troop Attack

• strong In-City Ranged Troop Defense

• excellent Trap Triggering Rate

• Hospital Capacity

• Ground and Mounted defensive support through Ascension

• Tavern accessibility

Ly Thuong Kiet should not be used as an offensive PvP General.

His correct role is Main City Defense.

Is Ly Thuong Kiet Good in Evony?

Yes.

Ly Thuong Kiet is a strong Ranged-focused Wall General because his Special Skill provides:

• Trap Triggering Rate +60%

• Ranged Troop Attack +30%

• Ranged Troop Defense +30%

when he is assigned as the Main City's Defense General.

That makes him particularly useful for players who rely on:

• Ranged Troops

• Traps

• layered city defense

• lower-cost defensive strategies that avoid overreliance on Siege Machines

Ly Thuong Kiet Best Role

Best Role: Main City Defense General

Best Troop Focus: Ranged Troops

Also Good For: Trap-heavy Defense

Avoid Using For: Offensive PvP, Monster Hunting or normal march leadership

Ly Thuong Kiet should be judged as a Wall General.

His value comes from strengthening the troops and Traps inside your Main City.

Ly Thuong Kiet Special Skill

Ly Thuong Kiet's Special Skill is:

Vietnamese Warrior

When Ly Thuong Kiet is the Main City's Defense General:

• Trap Triggering Rate +60%

• Ranged Troop Attack +30%

• Ranged Troop Defense +30%

The important condition is:

he must be serving as the Main City Defense General.

If you use him to lead an attacking march, you lose the main benefits that make him valuable.

Why Trap Triggering Rate Matters

Traps do not automatically trigger at their maximum possible rate in every battle.

Ly Thuong Kiet increases:

• Trap Triggering Rate +60%

This gives trap-heavy defensive accounts a much better chance of getting value from their Trap Factory investment.

That makes him more distinctive than many ordinary Ranged Wall Generals.

Ly Thuong Kiet Ascension

Ascending Ly Thuong Kiet significantly broadens his defensive value.

1 Star

When Ly Thuong Kiet is the Main City Defense General:

• In-City Ground Troop Defense +10%

• In-City Mounted Troop Defense +10%

• In-City Ground Troop HP +10%

• In-City Mounted Troop HP +10%

This gives useful survivability to two additional troop types.

2 Stars

When Ly Thuong Kiet is the Main City Defense General:

• Hospital Capacity +15%

This is useful in heavy PvP because it allows more wounded troops to be treated before overflow becomes a problem.

3 Stars

When Ly Thuong Kiet is the Main City Defense General:

• In-City Ranged Troop Defense +20%

• In-City Ground Troop Defense +20%

• In-City Mounted Troop Defense +20%

This is a strong broad defensive upgrade.

4 Stars

When Ly Thuong Kiet is the Main City Defense General:

• In-City Ranged Troop HP +20%

• In-City Ground Troop HP +20%

• In-City Mounted Troop HP +20%

This gives a major survivability increase across three troop types.

5 Stars

When Ly Thuong Kiet is the Main City Defense General:

• In-City Ranged Troop Attack +20%

• In-City Ranged Troop Defense +20%

• In-City Ranged Troop HP +20%

The fifth star pushes him much further into Ranged-focused Wall Defense.

Ly Thuong Kiet Specialties

Ly Thuong Kiet has four defense-focused Specialties.

Ranged Troop Formation

• Ranged Troop Attack +10%

• Ranged Troop Defense +10%

Fortification

Applied to Main City Defense General:

• In-City Troop Attack +6%

This applies broadly to troops defending your city.

Ranged Troop Ares

• Ranged Troop Attack +10%

• Ranged Troop HP +10%

• Ranged Troop Defense +10%

Battle of the Nhu Nguyet River

Applied to Main City Defense General:

• In-City Ranged Troop Attack +36%

• Hospital Capacity +16%

Battle of the Nhu Nguyet River is the standout Specialty.

It adds a large amount of Ranged damage while also increasing Hospital Capacity.

Best Skill Books for Ly Thuong Kiet

For a Ranged-heavy Main City Defense build, a strong Skill Book setup is:

• Lv4 Ranged Troop Attack

• Lv4 Ranged Troop HP

• Lv4 Ranged Troop Range Bonus

This gives:

• more Ranged damage

• more Ranged survivability

• longer engagement range

This is also the same core direction used in TEBA's existing Ly Thuong Kiet build.

Why Ranged Range Bonus Matters on Defense

Ranged Troops rely heavily on distance.

Increasing Ranged Troop Range can help your defensive Ranged layers begin attacking sooner.

That is especially useful against Mounted-heavy attacking marches.

Best Assistant General for Ly Thuong Kiet

Ly Thuong Kiet does not need one specific Assistant to be effective.

The ideal Assistant should add:

• In-City Ranged Troop Attack

• Ranged Troop HP

• Ranged Troop Defense

• broad In-City troop buffs

• Trap support

• useful enemy debuffs

without disabling Vietnamese Warrior.

Always test the exact Main and Assistant combination in-game before committing expensive resources.

Equipment and Refines

For a Ranged-heavy defensive build, 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 reinforces the troop type Ly Thuong Kiet supports most strongly.

Ly Thuong Kiet for Ranged Defense

Ranged defense is Ly Thuong Kiet's main role.

His kit provides:

• Ranged Attack

• Ranged Defense

• Ranged HP through Ascension and Specialties

• Trap Triggering Rate

• Hospital Capacity

• broad In-City troop Attack through Fortification

This makes him particularly effective for Ranged-focused Wall setups.

Ly Thuong Kiet for Trap Defense

Trap defense is another major part of his identity.

His Special Skill provides:

• Trap Triggering Rate +60%

This gives more value to existing Traps and makes him especially attractive for players who actively maintain a strong Trap setup.

Trap-heavy defense should still be supported by:

• good Trap Factory development

• appropriate troop layering

• strong Research

• solid Wall General gear and refines

Ly Thuong Kiet for Ground Defense

Ground Troops receive useful support through Ascension.

He can add:

• Ground Defense

• Ground HP

at multiple Ascension stages.

This gives him broader defensive value than his base Ranged-focused skill initially suggests.

Ly Thuong Kiet for Mounted Defense

Mounted Troops receive the same kind of support.

His Ascension can add:

• Mounted Defense

• Mounted HP

That makes him more balanced for layered city defense once fully developed.

Ly Thuong Kiet and Hospital Capacity

Hospital Capacity is another useful part of his defensive kit.

He gains:

• Hospital Capacity +15% from 2-Star Ascension

• Hospital Capacity +16% from Battle of the Nhu Nguyet River

That gives:

31% Hospital Capacity

from his own development.

This can make a meaningful difference during sustained PvP.

How Much Ranged Attack Can Ly Thuong Kiet Add?

Ly Thuong Kiet can gain Ranged Attack from:

• Vietnamese Warrior: +30%

• 5-Star Ascension: +20% In-City Ranged Attack

• Ranged Troop Formation: +10%

• Fortification: +6% In-City Troop Attack

• Ranged Troop Ares: +10%

• Battle of the Nhu Nguyet River: +36% In-City Ranged Attack

That gives him a very strong Ranged Attack package when fully developed.

How Much Ranged Defense Can Ly Thuong Kiet Add?

Ly Thuong Kiet can gain Ranged Defense from:

• Vietnamese Warrior: +30%

• 3-Star Ascension: +20%

• 5-Star Ascension: +20%

• Ranged Troop Formation: +10%

• Ranged Troop Ares: +10%

That gives him a very strong Ranged Defense profile.

Should Ly Thuong Kiet Be Used for Offensive PvP?

No.

Ly Thuong Kiet should not normally lead an attacking Ranged march.

Vietnamese Warrior only works while he is the Main City Defense General.

Several Ascension buffs and Specialties are also specifically tied to defending the Main City.

Using him offensively wastes most of the kit that makes him useful.

Is Ly Thuong Kiet Still Relevant in 2026?

Yes.

His relevance comes from a very specific combination:

• Ranged Wall buffs

• Trap Triggering Rate

• Hospital Capacity

• broad defensive Ascension

• easy acquisition

Newer Wall Generals can offer larger or broader buff packages.

However, Ly Thuong Kiet remains useful because he is accessible and his defensive role is extremely clear.

Is Ly Thuong Kiet F2P Friendly?

Yes.

This is one of his biggest advantages.

Current databases list Ly Thuong Kiet as available from the Tavern for:

• 32,000,000 Gold

That makes him much easier to obtain than many premium Main City Defense Generals.

For F2P and low-spend players, realistic Ascension potential can matter more than having a premium General you cannot develop.

Is Ly Thuong Kiet Worth Ascending?

Yes, if he remains your long-term Wall General.

His Ascension adds:

• Ground Defense and HP

• Mounted Defense and HP

• Ranged Defense and HP

• Hospital Capacity

• more In-City Ranged Attack

The 3-Star, 4-Star and 5-Star upgrades are especially useful.

Because he is Tavern-accessible, Ascending him is also more realistic than many premium defensive Generals.

Is Ly Thuong Kiet Worth Specialties?

Yes, if he is one of your main defensive Generals.

Battle of the Nhu Nguyet River adds:

• In-City Ranged Troop Attack +36%

• Hospital Capacity +16%

That is an excellent Wall Specialty.

However, Runestones are expensive.

If you plan to replace him with a stronger modern Wall General, compare the long-term cost before fully maxing him.

How to Obtain Ly Thuong Kiet

Ly Thuong Kiet is available from the Tavern.

Current databases list his Tavern cost at:

• 32,000,000 Gold

That makes him one of the more accessible Main City Defense Generals.

Is Ly Thuong Kiet Worth Investing In?

Ly Thuong Kiet is worth investing in if:

• you are F2P or low-spend

• your defense relies heavily on Ranged Troops

• you actively use Traps

• you value Hospital Capacity

• you can realistically Ascend him from Tavern copies

• you need an accessible Wall General

He is less attractive if:

• you already have a stronger fully developed modern Wall General

• your defense is overwhelmingly Siege-focused

• you do not use Traps

• your Runestones and Blood of Ares are needed elsewhere

TEBA Verdict

Ly Thuong Kiet is a specialist Ranged Main City Defense General with a unique Trap-focused identity.

His base Special Skill provides:

• Trap Triggering Rate +60%

• Ranged Troop Attack +30%

• Ranged Troop Defense +30%

while he is the Main City Defense General.

His Ascension then adds:

• Ground Defense and HP

• Mounted Defense and HP

• more Ranged Defense and HP

• Hospital Capacity

• additional In-City Ranged Attack

while Battle of the Nhu Nguyet River adds:

• In-City Ranged Attack +36%

• Hospital Capacity +16%

His biggest strengths are:

• strong Ranged Wall buffs

• excellent Trap Triggering Rate

• useful Hospital Capacity

• broad defensive Ascension

• Tavern accessibility

His biggest weakness is specialization.

He is best on accounts that deliberately build around Ranged-heavy city defense and Traps.

For F2P and low-spend players who want an accessible Wall General, Ly Thuong Kiet remains a very practical defensive option in 2026.