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Tomyris Evony Guide 2026: Skills, Best Use & Build

Tomyris – “Queen of Massagetae, led her armies to defend against an attack by Cyrus the Great of the First Persian Empire”

Tomyris Evony Guide 2026

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

She is best suited to:

• Ranged PvP

• Ranged rallies

• attacking enemy Keeps

• high-survivability Ranged marches

• established accounts that already have her developed

Her biggest strengths are:

• strong Ranged Troop Attack

• excellent Ranged Troop HP

• useful March Size

• Rally Capacity

• good late-game survivability

• straightforward Ranged PvP development

Tomyris should primarily be built as an attacking Ranged General.

Is Tomyris Good in Evony?

Yes.

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

• Ranged Troop Attack +35%

when she is leading the army to attack.

When she launches an Alliance War, she also provides:

• Rally Capacity +5%

That gives her a useful combination of offensive power and rally utility.

Her biggest strength compared with many older Ranged Generals is survivability.

Tomyris Best Role

Best Role: Ranged PvP

Also Good For: Ranged Rallies

Avoid Using For: Monster Hunting or dedicated Main City Defense

Tomyris should primarily be built around Ranged Troops.

Her Rally Capacity makes her especially useful for players who regularly lead Alliance Wars.

Tomyris Special Skill

Tomyris' Special Skill is:

Queen of Revenge

When Tomyris is leading the army to attack:

• Ranged Troop Attack +35%

When Tomyris is leading the army to launch an Alliance War:

• Rally Capacity +5%

The important distinction is that:

• the Ranged Attack bonus applies to her attacking march

• the Rally Capacity bonus applies when she launches an Alliance War

Tomyris Ascension

Ascending Tomyris significantly improves her Ranged survivability and march size.

1 Star

• Marching Ranged Troop Defense +10%

• Marching Siege Machine Defense +10%

• Marching Ranged Troop HP +15%

• Marching Siege Machine HP +15%

This gives Tomyris a strong survivability increase immediately.

2 Stars

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

This adds extra offensive pressure when attacking enemy cities.

3 Stars

• March Size Capacity +14%

This is one of Tomyris' strongest Ascension upgrades.

A 14% March Size increase significantly improves the total number of troops in her march.

4 Stars

• Marching Ranged Troop Attack +15%

• Marching Ranged Troop HP +20%

• Marching Siege Machine HP +20%

This improves her main Ranged damage while adding more survivability.

5 Stars

• Marching Ranged Troop Attack +15%

• Marching Ranged Troop Defense +10%

• Marching Ranged Troop HP +10%

• Marching Siege Machine Defense +10%

• Marching Siege Machine HP +10%

The fifth star gives Tomyris another strong all-round Ranged boost.

Tomyris Specialties

Tomyris has four Ranged-focused 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%

Queen of Nomadic

• Marching Ranged Troop Attack +25%

• Marching Ranged Troop HP +25%

• Rally Capacity +5%

Queen of Nomadic is Tomyris' standout Specialty.

It strengthens the two things that define her:

• Ranged survivability

• rally leadership

Best Skill Books for Tomyris

Tomyris works well with a standard Ranged PvP build.

A strong setup is:

• Lv4 Ranged Troop Attack

• Lv4 Ranged Troop Range Bonus

• Lv4 March Size

This provides:

• more Ranged damage

• better engagement range

• more troops per march

This is also the same core build used in TEBA's existing Tomyris guide.

Alternative Skill Book Build

If you want even more survivability, replace March Size with:

• Lv4 Ranged Troop HP

A survivability-focused build would therefore be:

• Lv4 Ranged Troop Attack

• Lv4 Ranged Troop Range Bonus

• Lv4 Ranged Troop HP

This can make Tomyris' already durable Ranged marches even harder to kill.

Why Range Bonus Matters

Ranged Troops rely heavily on attacking from distance.

Ranged Troop Range Bonus allows them to begin attacking earlier in combat.

This is especially useful against Mounted-heavy enemies, where Ranged Troops can deal heavy damage before Mounted Troops close the gap.

Best Assistant Generals for Tomyris

Current TEBA pairing data includes:

• Ragnar

• Sigurd

• Algernon Sidney

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

The ideal Assistant should add:

• Ranged Attack

• Ranged HP

• Ranged Defense

• March Size

• useful attacking buffs

without disabling Queen of Revenge.

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

Tomyris + Ragnar

Ragnar is a strong offensive Ranged partner.

He adds substantial Ranged Attack, Defense and HP and gives Tomyris a stronger offensive ceiling.

Tomyris + Sigurd

Sigurd is a balanced Ranged partner.

His flexible buffs complement Tomyris' survivability-heavy profile.

Tomyris + Algernon Sidney

Algernon Sidney is another strong offensive option.

He can add more Ranged Attack and improve Tomyris' performance in aggressive PvP marches.

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

This build reinforces Tomyris' biggest advantage:

durable Ranged troops that can still deal strong damage.

Tomyris for Ranged PvP

Ranged PvP is Tomyris' main role.

Her kit provides:

• strong Ranged Attack

• excellent Ranged HP

• useful Ranged Defense

• strong March Size

• Rally Capacity

• clean Skill Book compatibility

Ranged Troops are especially effective against Mounted-heavy formations.

However, they can struggle against strong Ground marches.

Scout first and use the correct matchup.

Tomyris for Ranged Rallies

Ranged rallies are one of Tomyris' most distinctive uses.

Her Special Skill provides:

• Rally Capacity +5%

Her Queen of Nomadic Specialty adds another:

• Rally Capacity +5%

That gives Tomyris:

10% Rally Capacity

from her own skill and final Specialty.

This makes her more attractive for players who regularly lead Alliance Wars.

How Much March Size Does Tomyris Get?

Tomyris gains:

• March Size +14% from 3-Star Ascension

That is one of the strongest parts of her developed kit.

If you also use the Lv4 March Size Skill Book:

• March Size +12%

her personal contribution becomes:

26% March Size

before other account systems are added.

How Much Rally Capacity Does Tomyris Get?

Tomyris gains:

• Rally Capacity +5% from Queen of Revenge

• Rally Capacity +5% from Queen of Nomadic

That gives:

10% Rally Capacity

when fully specialised.

This is one of the main reasons Tomyris remains useful for rally-focused players.

Tomyris and Siege Machines

Tomyris gains some Siege support through:

• 1-Star Ascension

• 4-Star Ascension

• 5-Star Ascension

• Bash

This mainly improves Siege survivability and adds a small amount of Siege Attack.

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

Her primary role remains Ranged PvP.

Tomyris on Defense

Tomyris has strong survivability stats, but she should not normally be used as a dedicated Main City Defense General.

Her base Ranged Attack bonus requires her to be attacking.

Her Rally Capacity also has no value on the Wall.

Use a dedicated defensive General instead.

Is Tomyris Still Relevant in 2026?

Yes, especially for players who already own and have developed her.

Tomyris still offers:

• solid Ranged Attack

• excellent Ranged HP

• 14% native March Size

• Rally Capacity

• strong late-game survivability

• good Assistant compatibility

However, newer Ranged Generals now offer much larger total offensive buff packages.

That means Tomyris is better viewed as a durable established Ranged option than a top modern premium choice.

Is Tomyris Worth Ascending?

Yes, if she remains part of your main Ranged setup.

Her Ascension adds:

• more Ranged Attack

• Ranged Defense

• Ranged HP

• March Size +14%

• useful Siege survivability

• extra offensive city-attack pressure

The third, fourth and fifth stars are especially useful.

The 3-Star March Size increase is one of the biggest reasons to continue developing her.

Is Tomyris Worth Specialties?

Yes, if she is one of your main Ranged Generals.

Queen of Nomadic adds:

• Marching Ranged Attack +25%

• Marching Ranged HP +25%

• Rally Capacity +5%

That is an excellent Specialty for both PvP and rally leadership.

However, Runestones are expensive.

If you have stronger modern Ranged Generals, compare the long-term return before fully maxing Tomyris from zero.

Is Tomyris Worth Investing In?

Tomyris is worth investing in if:

• you already own or have partly developed her

• Ranged PvP is one of your main combat styles

• you value high Ranged HP

• you lead Alliance Wars

• you value March Size

• you have a compatible modern Ranged Assistant

She is less attractive if:

• you are starting from zero

• you already own stronger modern Ranged Generals

• you rarely lead rallies

• your Blood of Ares and Runestones are limited

How to Obtain Tomyris

Current acquisition references are inconsistent.

Some databases display Tomyris under the Tavern category with a 60,000,000 Gold value, while other current references state that she is obtained through premium packages rather than ordinary Tavern recruitment.

Because General acquisition pools can change over time, check the current in-game Tavern, premium General and event pools before spending specifically for Tomyris.