Surena Evony Guide 2026: Skills, Best Use & Build

Surena Evony Guide 2026

Surena is a specialist Siege Machine General in Evony: The King's Return.

He is best suited to:

• Siege PvP

• attacking enemy Keeps

• Siege rallies

• high-investment Siege marches

His biggest strengths are:

• strong Siege Machine Attack

• additional Siege Attack with a Dragon

• good Siege Defense and HP through Ascension

• useful Rally Capacity

• useful March Size

• strong late-game Siege scaling

Surena should primarily be built as an offensive Siege General.

Is Surena Good in Evony?

Yes.

Surena is a solid Siege PvP General because his Special Skill provides:

• Siege Machine Attack +25%

and, when he brings a Dragon:

• additional Siege Machine Attack +15%

That gives him up to:

• Siege Machine Attack +40%

from his base Special Skill conditions alone.

His main drawbacks are:

• he benefits heavily from having a Dragon

• he cannot use the standard Siege Machine Attack Skill Book

• newer premium Siege Generals can reach higher overall ceilings

Surena Best Role

Best Role: Siege PvP

Also Good For: Siege Rallies

Avoid Using For: Monster Hunting or low-investment PvP

Surena should be built around Siege Machines.

His Special Skill, Ascension and Specialties are all heavily focused on Siege combat.

Surena Special Skill

Surena's Special Skill is:

Shield of Parthians

Increases Siege Machines' Attack by 25% when General is leading the army.

If Surena brings any Dragon, Siege Machine Attack increases by an additional 15%.

This makes the Dragon condition an important part of his build.

Why Surena Needs a Dragon

Surena can function without a Dragon, but he loses a meaningful part of his offensive power.

Without a Dragon:

• Siege Machine Attack +25%

With a Dragon:

• Siege Machine Attack +40%

from Shield of Parthians.

His 5-Star Ascension also adds another Dragon-dependent Siege Attack bonus.

If Surena is being used as your Main Siege General, giving him a suitable Dragon is strongly recommended.

Surena Ascension

Ascending Surena improves his Siege performance and rally utility.

1 Star

• Siege Machine Attack +5%

• Siege Machine Defense +10%

• Siege Machine HP +10%

when General is leading the army.

This gives him an immediate all-round Siege boost.

2 Stars

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

This adds extra offensive pressure when attacking enemy cities.

3 Stars

When launching an Alliance War:

• Rally Capacity +8%

This makes Surena more useful for players who regularly lead Siege rallies.

4 Stars

• Siege Machine Attack +5%

• Siege Machine Defense +15%

• Siege Machine HP +15%

when General is leading the army.

This gives another meaningful survivability increase.

5 Stars

• Siege Machine Attack +5%

• Siege Machine Defense +10%

• Siege Machine HP +10%

when General is leading the army.

If Surena brings a Dragon:

• additional Siege Machine Attack +10%

The fifth star further reinforces his Dragon-focused Siege identity.

Surena Specialties

Surena has four Siege-focused Specialties.

Siege Machine Assault

• Siege Machine Attack +10%

• Siege Machine HP +10%

Siege

• March Size Capacity +6%

• Attacking Siege Machine Attack +10%

• Attacking Ranged Troop Attack +10%

Siege Machine Ares

• Siege Machine Attack +10%

• Siege Machine HP +10%

• Siege Machine Defense +10%

Battle of Carrhae

• Siege Machine Attack +25%

• Siege Machine Defense +20%

• Siege Machine HP +25%

Battle of Carrhae is Surena's standout Specialty.

It gives him a strong all-round Siege boost without adding another complicated condition.

Best Skill Books for Surena

Surena cannot use the standard Siege Machine Attack Skill Book.

That is one of his main build restrictions.

A strong Siege PvP Skill Book setup is:

• Lv4 Siege Machine HP

• Lv4 Siege Machine Range Bonus

• Lv4 March Size

This is also the same basic direction used in TEBA's existing Surena build.

It gives him:

• more Siege survivability

• longer engagement range

• more troops per march

Why Surena Cannot Use Siege Machine Attack

Shield of Parthians already provides a direct Siege Machine Attack buff.

Because of the way Evony handles overlapping Special Skills and Skill Books, the standard Siege Machine Attack Skill Book cannot be added to Surena.

That means his Skill Book slots should be used to strengthen other areas.

The best alternatives are usually:

• Siege Machine HP

• Siege Machine Range Bonus

• March Size

Why Siege Range Matters

Siege Machine Range Bonus is extremely important for dedicated Siege PvP.

Siege Machines rely on long engagement range.

Increasing Siege range can allow them to begin dealing damage earlier in combat.

For that reason, Siege Machine Range Bonus remains one of the highest-value Skill Books for Surena.

Best Assistant Generals for Surena

Current TEBA pairing data includes:

• Christina (Awakened)

• Theobald I

• John Churchill

These are strong Siege-focused options where compatibility remains active.

The best Assistant should ideally add:

• Siege Machine Attack

• Siege Machine HP

• Siege Machine Defense

• March Size

• Rally value

• useful attacking buffs

without disabling Shield of Parthians.

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

Surena + Christina

Christina is a strong modern Siege partner.

She can add substantial Siege Attack and survivability and works well in a high-investment Siege march.

Surena + Theobald I

Theobald I is another powerful offensive Siege option.

He adds strong Siege combat stats and fits naturally into Surena's attack-focused build.

Surena + John Churchill

John Churchill is also a useful Siege partner.

He can add additional Siege performance where compatibility remains active.

Equipment and Refines

For Siege PvP, prioritise percentage-based Siege refines.

A standard setup is:

Axe

• Siege Machine Attack % x4

Ring

• Siege Machine Attack % x4

Armor

• Siege Machine Defense % x4

Boots

• Siege Machine Defense % x4

Helmet

• Siege Machine HP % x4

Leg Armor

• Siege Machine HP % x4

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

Surena for Siege PvP

Siege PvP is Surena's main role.

His kit provides:

• strong Siege Attack

• good Siege Defense

• good Siege HP

• useful March Size

• Rally Capacity

• strong Dragon synergy

Siege Machines can be devastating because of their attack range.

However, Siege PvP is expensive.

Poorly matched attacks can result in enormous:

• resource costs

• healing costs

• repair costs

• troop losses

That makes Surena much better suited to established accounts than beginner players.

Surena for Siege Rallies

Surena also has useful rally potential.

His 3-Star Ascension provides:

• Rally Capacity +8%

when launching an Alliance War.

This makes him a reasonable choice for players who lead Siege rallies.

However, a strong rally still depends heavily on:

• total Rally Capacity

• participant troop quality

• Siege buffs

• equipment

• refines

• research

• debuffs

• correct target selection

How Much March Size Does Surena Get?

Surena gains:

• March Size +6% from the Siege Specialty

before Skill Books or other account systems are added.

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

His March Size is useful, although it is not as large as some newer Siege Generals.

Surena on Defense

Surena can provide Siege buffs while leading and some older guides have used him defensively.

However, his cleanest and most efficient role is offensive Siege PvP.

His Dragon-dependent Attack scaling, city-attack Ascension and Rally Capacity all point toward offensive use.

For a dedicated Main City Defense build, a modern Wall General designed specifically for defense will normally make better use of your investment.

Is Surena Still Relevant in 2026?

Yes, but mainly as an established Siege option rather than a top modern premium choice.

Surena still offers:

• useful Siege Attack

• strong Dragon synergy

• good Siege Defense and HP

• Rally Capacity

• March Size

• strong Siege Specialties

However, newer Siege Generals now offer higher overall buff packages and more efficient modern pairings.

That means Surena's value is highest for players who already own and have developed him.

Is Surena Worth Ascending?

Yes, if he remains part of your main Siege setup.

His Ascension adds:

• Siege Attack

• Siege Defense

• Siege HP

• Rally Capacity

• Enemy In-City Wounded-to-Death pressure

• additional Dragon-based Siege Attack

The third and fifth stars are particularly useful.

However, Ascension is expensive.

If you are starting from zero, compare Surena against newer Siege options before investing heavily.

Is Surena Worth Investing In?

Surena is worth investing in if:

• Siege PvP is one of your main combat styles

• you already own or have partly developed him

• you have a suitable Dragon

• you can realistically Ascend him

• you have a compatible Siege Assistant

• your account can afford serious Siege PvP

He is less attractive if:

• you are a newer player

• your Siege research is weak

• you do not have a suitable Dragon

• you cannot Ascend him meaningfully

• you have access to a stronger modern Siege pair

• your resources are needed elsewhere

Is Surena F2P Friendly?

Not particularly.

Surena himself is a premium acquisition General, and proper Siege PvP is one of the more expensive combat styles in Evony.

A serious Siege setup requires:

• strong research

• high-tier Siege Machines

• excellent equipment

• strong refines

• large resource reserves

• potentially expensive troop repairs and rebuilding

For F2P and low-spend players, developing Ranged, Ground or Mounted marches may provide better early value before committing heavily to Siege.

How to Obtain Surena

Surena is not normally available from the Tavern.

He has historically been obtained through premium packs and premium General acquisition systems.

Availability can rotate through events.

Always check current acquisition options before spending specifically for him.

TEBA Verdict

Surena is a dedicated Siege PvP General built around Dragon-enhanced Siege Attack.

His base Special Skill provides:

• Siege Machine Attack +25%

and with a Dragon:

• additional Siege Machine Attack +15%

His Ascension adds:

• more Siege Attack

• more Siege Defense

• more Siege HP

• Rally Capacity

• additional Dragon-based Attack

while his Specialties add:

• Siege Attack

• Siege Defense

• Siege HP

• March Size +6%

His biggest strengths are:

• strong all-round Siege stats

• useful Dragon synergy

• rally utility

• straightforward Siege specialization

His biggest weaknesses are:

• he cannot use the Siege Machine Attack Skill Book

• he wants a Dragon

• serious Siege PvP is expensive

• newer premium Siege Generals now have higher ceilings

For players who already have Surena developed, he remains a capable Siege PvP Main or Assistant in 2026.

For players starting from zero, compare him carefully against newer Siege Generals before committing rare resources.