Mason Weaver Evony Guide 2026: Skills, Best Use & Build

Mason Weaver Evony Guide 2026

Mason Weaver is a hybrid Ranged Troop and Siege Machine General in Evony: The King's Return.

She is best suited to:

• Ranged PvP

• Siege-supported PvP

• mixed Ranged and Siege marches

• Main City Defense

• secondary or Assistant General use

Her biggest strengths are:

• Ranged Troop Attack

• Siege Machine Attack

• strong Ranged and Siege survivability

• no attack-only restriction on her core skill

• useful defensive flexibility

• balanced Ascension scaling

Mason Weaver is unusual because her core buffs work in both offensive and defensive situations.

Is Mason Weaver Good in Evony?

Yes.

Mason Weaver is a useful hybrid General because her Special Skill provides:

• Ranged Troop Attack +20%

• Siege Machine Attack +20%

whenever she is leading the army.

When she brings any Dragon or Spiritual Beast, she also provides:

• Ranged Troop Defense +25%

• Ranged Troop HP +25%

• Siege Machine Defense +25%

• Siege Machine HP +25%

This makes her much more flexible than Generals whose strongest buffs only work while attacking.

Mason Weaver Best Role

Best Role: Ranged/Siege PvP

Also Good For: Main City Defense

Avoid Using For: Monster Hunting or Ground/Mounted-focused combat

Mason Weaver can work in several places because her Special Skill is not restricted to attacking.

Her best use depends on the development of your account.

For Ranged-heavy players, she can lead a Ranged PvP march.

For Siege-heavy players, she can support Siege Machine combat.

For defensive accounts, she can also contribute useful Ranged and Siege buffs from the Wall.

Mason Weaver Special Skill

Mason Weaver's Special Skill is:

Friend of Kong

Increases Ranged Troops' and Siege Machines' Attack by 20% when General is leading the army.

Also increases Ranged Troops' and Siege Machines' Defense and HP by 25% when General brings any Dragon or Spiritual Beast.

This gives her:

• always-active Ranged Attack

• always-active Siege Attack

• conditional Ranged Defense and HP

• conditional Siege Defense and HP

The Dragon or Spiritual Beast condition is important.

Without one, Mason Weaver loses a significant amount of survivability.

Dragon or Spiritual Beast Requirement

A Dragon or Spiritual Beast is highly recommended for Mason Weaver.

Without one, she still provides:

• Ranged Troop Attack +20%

• Siege Machine Attack +20%

However, she loses:

• Ranged Troop Defense +25%

• Ranged Troop HP +25%

• Siege Machine Defense +25%

• Siege Machine HP +25%

That is a major reduction in her overall value.

If Mason Weaver is your Main General or Wall General, give her an appropriate Dragon or Spiritual Beast whenever possible.

Mason Weaver Ascension

Ascending Mason Weaver improves both Ranged Troops and Siege Machines.

1 Star

• Ranged Troop Attack +5%

• Siege Machine Attack +5%

• Ranged Troop Defense +5%

• Siege Machine Defense +5%

2 Stars

• Ranged Troop Attack +10%

• Siege Machine Attack +10%

3 Stars

• Ranged Troop Attack +10%

• Siege Machine Attack +10%

• Ranged Troop HP +5%

• Siege Machine HP +5%

4 Stars

• Ranged Troop Defense +15%

• Siege Machine Defense +15%

• Ranged Troop HP +15%

• Siege Machine HP +15%

5 Stars

• Ranged Troop Attack +15%

• Siege Machine Attack +15%

Mason Weaver's Ascension is extremely consistent.

Every Ascension level directly strengthens her two intended troop types.

Mason Weaver Specialties

Mason Weaver has four Specialties.

Ranged Troop Assault

• Ranged Troop Attack +10%

• Ranged Troop HP +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%

Anti-war Photographer

• Ranged Troop Attack +20%

• Siege Machine Attack +20%

Anti-war Photographer is the standout Specialty.

It adds another large block of offensive Ranged and Siege power.

Best Skill Books for Mason Weaver

Mason Weaver can use a standard Ranged build if she is leading a Ranged PvP march.

A strong 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 option is:

• Lv4 Ranged Troop Attack

• Lv4 Ranged Troop HP

• Lv4 Ranged Troop Range Bonus

if you want more survivability.

Siege Skill Book Build

If Mason Weaver is being used mainly for Siege Machines, consider:

• Lv4 Siege Machine Attack

• Lv4 Siege Machine Range Bonus

• Lv4 March Size

This focuses on:

• Siege damage

• engagement range

• march capacity

For a true mixed Ranged and Siege build, choose Skill Books based on the troop type that contributes most of your damage.

Mason Weaver for Ranged PvP

Mason Weaver works well as a Ranged PvP General.

Her kit gives:

• Ranged Attack

• Ranged Defense

• Ranged HP

• strong Ascension scaling

• flexible defensive use

• clean Skill Book options

Her biggest advantage is flexibility.

Unlike many attacking Ranged Generals, her core buffs are not lost simply because she is no longer attacking.

Mason Weaver for Siege PvP

Mason Weaver also provides genuine Siege support.

Her Special Skill buffs:

• Siege Machine Attack

• Siege Machine Defense

• Siege Machine HP

and her Ascension strengthens those same stats further.

Her Bash and Anti-war Photographer Specialties also increase Siege Machine Attack.

That makes her viable in a Siege-focused or mixed Ranged/Siege setup.

Mason Weaver as a Wall General

Mason Weaver can also work as a Main City Defense General.

This is because her Special Skill does not require her to be attacking.

With a Dragon or Spiritual Beast equipped, she provides:

• Ranged Attack

• Siege Attack

• Ranged Defense

• Siege Defense

• Ranged HP

• Siege HP

This is especially useful for defensive accounts that rely heavily on Ranged Troops and Siege Machines.

However, newer dedicated Wall Generals may provide broader or larger defensive buffs.

Mason Weaver and Mixed Ranged/Siege Defense

Mason Weaver is particularly suitable for cities with significant numbers of:

• Ranged Troops

• Siege Machines

Her kit buffs both troop types at the same time.

This makes her more attractive for mixed ranged/siege defense than Generals that heavily favour only one troop type.

Best Assistant Generals for Mason Weaver

Your current TEBA pairing data highlights:

• Theodosius I

Theodosius I is a logical pairing because he also supports Ranged Troops and Siege Machines.

The ideal Assistant should provide:

• Ranged Attack

• Siege Attack

• Ranged survivability

• Siege survivability

• March Size

• useful PvP buffs

without disabling Friend of Kong.

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

Equipment and Refines

For a Ranged-focused Mason Weaver build, prioritise:

Weapon

• Ranged Troop Attack %

Ring

• Ranged Troop Attack %

Armor

• Ranged Troop Defense %

Boots

• Ranged Troop Defense %

Helmet

• Ranged Troop HP %

Leg Armor

• Ranged Troop HP %

For a Siege-focused build, prioritise Siege Machine Attack, Defense and HP instead.

For Wall use, equipment should match the defensive troop structure of your city rather than blindly copying an attacking march setup.

Is Mason Weaver Still Relevant in 2026?

Yes, but mainly because of her flexibility rather than because she has the highest raw modern stats.

Newer Ranged, Siege and Wall Generals now have higher theoretical ceilings.

However, Mason Weaver still offers:

• Ranged Attack

• Siege Attack

• Ranged and Siege survivability

• both offensive and defensive use

• good Ascension scaling

• Assistant General value

That makes her useful for established accounts that already own and have developed her.

Is Mason Weaver Worth Ascending?

Yes, if she remains part of your long-term Ranged, Siege or defensive setup.

Her Ascension adds:

• more Ranged Attack

• more Siege Attack

• more Ranged Defense

• more Siege Defense

• more Ranged HP

• more Siege HP

The fourth star is especially useful for survivability.

The fifth star adds another strong offensive increase.

Is Mason Weaver Worth Investing In?

Mason Weaver is worth investing in if:

• you already own her

• you use Ranged Troops heavily

• you also use Siege Machines

• you want a flexible Main or Assistant General

• you want some Wall Defense potential

• you can realistically obtain enough fragments to Ascend her

She is less attractive if:

• you are starting from zero

• you already have newer top-end Ranged or Siege Generals

• you already have a stronger dedicated Wall General

• you cannot Ascend her

• your premium resources are needed elsewhere

How to Obtain Mason Weaver

Mason Weaver is a premium General.

She originally appeared as part of Evony's Kong: Skull Island crossover content.

She is not a standard Tavern General.

Current availability can vary through premium General acquisition systems and event rotations.

Always check the current in-game acquisition options before spending resources specifically for her.

TEBA Verdict

Mason Weaver is a flexible Ranged and Siege General with both PvP and defensive value.

Her base Special Skill provides:

• Ranged Attack +20%

• Siege Attack +20%

and with a Dragon or Spiritual Beast:

• Ranged Defense +25%

• Ranged HP +25%

• Siege Defense +25%

• Siege HP +25%

Her Ascension consistently strengthens both Ranged Troops and Siege Machines.

Her biggest strengths are:

• flexibility

• balanced Ranged and Siege buffs

• defensive viability

• strong Ascension scaling

Her biggest weakness is that newer specialists now outperform her in individual roles.

For players who already own and have developed Mason Weaver, she remains a useful Ranged/Siege Main, Assistant or defensive General in 2026.