Marco Polo Evony Guide 2026: Skills, Best Use & Build

Marco Polo Evony Guide 2026

Marco Polo is a powerful Mounted Troop General in Evony: The King's Return.

He is best suited to:

• Mounted PvP

• Mounted rallies

• Monster Hunting

• large offensive cavalry marches

His biggest strengths are:

• strong Mounted Attack

• good Mounted Defense and HP

• excellent March Size

• no major Mounted Skill Book restriction

• useful flexibility between PvP and monsters

Marco Polo should primarily be built as an attacking Mounted General.

Is Marco Polo Good in Evony?

Yes.

Marco Polo is a strong Mounted General because his Special Skill provides:

• Mounted Troop Attack +45%

• Mounted Troop Defense +40%

• Mounted Troop HP +40%

when he is leading the army to attack.

That gives him a very balanced offensive cavalry profile.

His biggest limitation is that the core skill is attack-restricted.

Marco Polo Best Role

Best Role: Mounted PvP

Also Good For: Monster Hunting and Mounted Rallies

Avoid Using For: Passive Main City Defense

Marco Polo should primarily be built around Mounted Troops.

His entire kit is heavily focused on improving cavalry damage, survivability and march size.

Marco Polo Special Skill

Marco Polo's Special Skill is:

Ride the Waves

Increases Mounted Troops' Attack by 45% and increases Mounted Troops' Defense and HP by 40% when General is leading the army to attack.

The important condition is:

when leading the army to attack.

That makes Marco Polo an offensive specialist rather than a defensive General.

Marco Polo Ascension

Ascending Marco Polo significantly strengthens his Mounted march.

1 Star

• Marching Mounted Troop Attack +25%

• Marching Mounted Troop HP +15%

2 Stars

• Marching Troop Death into Wounded Rate +8%

3 Stars

• Attacking Mounted Troop Attack +30%

• March Size Capacity +8%

4 Stars

• Enemy Ground Troop Defense -10%

• Enemy Ground Troop HP -10%

• Enemy Mounted Troop Defense -10%

• Enemy Mounted Troop HP -10%

5 Stars

• Marching Mounted Troop Attack +40%

• Marching Mounted Troop Defense +25%

• Marching Mounted Troop HP +25%

The third and fifth stars are especially valuable.

The third star adds both Mounted Attack and March Size.

The fifth star then adds another large block of Mounted Attack, Defense and HP.

Marco Polo Specialties

Marco Polo has four Mounted-focused Specialties.

Mounted Troop Formation

• Mounted Troop Attack +10%

• Mounted Troop Defense +10%

Annihilation

• March Size Capacity +6%

• Attacking Mounted Troop Attack +10%

• Attacking Ground Troop Attack +10%

Mounted Troop Ares

• Mounted Troop Attack +10%

• Mounted Troop HP +10%

• Mounted Troop Defense +10%

The Million

• Marching Mounted Troop Attack +50%

• Marching Mounted Troop HP +30%

• March Size Capacity +15%

The Million is the standout Specialty.

It gives Marco Polo another huge Mounted Attack increase while also adding Mounted HP and a very large March Size bonus.

How Much March Size Does Marco Polo Get?

March Size is one of Marco Polo's biggest strengths.

He gains:

• March Size +8% from 3-Star Ascension

• March Size +6% from Annihilation

• March Size +15% from The Million

That gives him:

29% March Size

from Ascension and Specialties alone.

If you also use a March Size Skill Book, his total personal contribution becomes even larger.

Best Skill Books for Marco Polo

Marco Polo has no major restriction on the standard Mounted build.

A strong Mounted PvP setup is:

• Lv4 Mounted Troop Attack

• Lv4 Mounted Troop Speed

• Lv4 March Size

This gives him:

• more Mounted damage

• faster cavalry engagement

• more troops per march

Another strong balanced option is:

• Lv4 Mounted Troop Attack

• Lv4 Mounted Troop HP

• Lv4 March Size

if you want additional survivability.

Best Skill Books for Monster Hunting

For boss and monster hunting, consider:

• Lv4 Mounted Troop Attack Against Monster

• Lv4 Mounted Troop Attack

• Lv4 March Size

This maximises first-hit damage.

The goal when fighting monsters is to kill the target as quickly as possible and minimise wounded troops.

Best Assistant Generals for Marco Polo

Current TEBA pairing data includes:

• Artemis

• Hestia

• Haakon the Good

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

The best Assistant should add:

• Mounted Attack

• Mounted HP

• Mounted Defense

• March Size

• useful attacking bonuses

without disabling Ride the Waves.

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

Marco Polo + Artemis

Artemis is an excellent Mounted partner.

She provides strong Mounted Attack, Defense and HP and complements Marco Polo's offensive cavalry profile very well.

Marco Polo + Hestia

Hestia is another strong Mounted option.

She adds large Mounted buffs and can work well in a high-end attacking cavalry march.

Marco Polo + Haakon the Good

Haakon the Good is a more flexible Mounted partner because many of his core buffs are always active.

That can complement Marco Polo's more attack-focused profile.

Equipment and Refines

For Mounted PvP, prioritise percentage-based Mounted refines.

A standard setup is:

Spear

• Mounted Troop Attack % x4

Ring

• Mounted Troop Attack % x4

Armor

• Mounted Troop Defense % x4

Boots

• Mounted Troop Defense % x4

Helmet

• Mounted Troop HP % x4

Leg Armor

• Mounted Troop HP % x4

For high-tier Mounted marches, percentage refines are generally preferred over flat refines.

Marco Polo for Mounted PvP

Mounted PvP is Marco Polo's strongest role.

His kit provides:

• high Mounted Attack

• strong Mounted Defense

• strong Mounted HP

• excellent March Size

• no major Skill Book restriction

• strong late-game scaling

Mounted Troops are especially effective against Ground-heavy formations.

However, they can struggle badly against strong Ranged marches.

Scout first and use the correct matchup.

Marco Polo for Monster Hunting

Marco Polo is also very good for Monster Hunting.

Mounted Troops are the standard troop type for boss damage, and Marco Polo provides:

• strong Mounted Attack

• good Mounted survivability

• excellent March Size

• clean Skill Book flexibility

That makes him useful for players who want one General capable of both PvP and PvE.

For pure monster hunting, however, a dedicated boss General with monster-specific bonuses may still outperform him.

Marco Polo Against Ground Troops

Marco Polo gains useful Ground-targeting debuffs at 4-Star Ascension.

He reduces:

• Enemy Ground Troop Defense

• Enemy Ground Troop HP

This fits his Mounted role very well.

Mounted Troops already counter Ground Troops, so those debuffs strengthen the matchup even further.

Marco Polo on Defense

Marco Polo is not a good choice 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 later bonuses are also tied to marching or attacking.

That means a large amount of his value disappears when used defensively.

Use a dedicated Wall General instead.

Is Marco Polo Still Relevant in 2026?

Yes.

Newer Mounted Generals now have higher theoretical ceilings, but Marco Polo remains useful because:

• his base Mounted buffs are strong

• his March Size is excellent

• he has no major Skill Book restriction

• he works for both PvP and monsters

• his Specialties scale very well

• he has several strong pairing options

That gives him good staying power.

Is Marco Polo Worth Ascending?

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

His Ascension adds:

• more Mounted Attack

• more Mounted Defense

• more Mounted HP

• March Size

• useful enemy debuffs

The third and fifth stars are especially strong.

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

Is Marco Polo Worth Investing In?

Marco Polo is worth investing in if:

• Mounted PvP is one of your main troop types

• you also value Monster Hunting

• you can obtain enough copies to Ascend him

• you value large March Size

• you have a strong compatible Assistant

• you can support him with proper Mounted equipment and refines

He is less attractive if:

• you already have a stronger fully developed Mounted pair

• you cannot Ascend him meaningfully

• you need a defensive Mounted General

• your premium resources are needed elsewhere

TEBA Verdict

Marco Polo is a strong offensive Mounted PvP General with excellent March Size.

His base Special Skill gives:

• Mounted Attack +45%

• Mounted Defense +40%

• Mounted HP +40%

and his Ascension and The Million Specialty push those numbers significantly higher.

His 29% March Size from Ascension and Specialties is one of his biggest advantages.

He also works very well for Monster Hunting, making him useful for players who want one cavalry General to cover both PvP and PvE.

His main weakness is that most of his strongest buffs are tied to marching or attacking.

For offensive Mounted players, Marco Polo remains a very capable option in 2026.