Evony New General Guide 2025: Mastering Francis Drake - Empire Build Academy

Francis Drake Evony

Welcome to Empire Build Academy! I’m Favian, and today we’re diving into the latest addition to Evony: The King's Return with our guide on the new siege general, Francis Drake. If you’re new here, welcome! I create detailed mobile strategy guides for games like Evony, and this post is part of our ongoing series to help you dominate the game. Check out empirebuildacademy.com for more resources.

Introduction to Francis Drake

Every few weeks, Evony introduces a new general, and this week, it’s the legendary Francis Drake, a siege-focused general. Let’s explore his stats, specialties, and potential uses by heading into the game. Navigate to Recruits > Portraits > Siege Machine to find him—his dashing portrait stands out at the bottom!

Francis Drake’s Stats and Abilities:

Base Stats (Royal Navy Vice Admiral):

Increases siege machine attack and HP by 55%.

Boosts siege machine defense by 40% when leading the army.

Notably, the lack of an attack debuff makes him viable for wall defense—a rare trait for siege generals.

Star Ascension Bonuses:

1-Star: Siege machine attack and defense +10%

2-Star: Attacking troop death to wounded rate +8%

3-Star: Siege machine attack +15%, HP +20%

4-Star: Range troop and siege machine defense and HP +20%.

5-Star: Attacking range troop and siege machine attack +35%, siege machine defense and HP +35%.

Specialties:

Siege Machine Defense: HP and defense +10%.

Bash: Range troop and siege machine attack +10%.

Siege Machine Arz: Attack, HP, and defense +10%.

Circumnavigation: Siege machine attack +55%, defense +40%, HP +40%.

Covenant Bonuses:

Cooperation Covenant: Siege machine training speed +10%.

Peace Covenant: Siege machine defense +10%.

Faith Covenant: Reinforcing siege machine HP +5%.

Honor Covenant: Attacking siege machine attack +10%.

Civilization Covenant: Reinforcing siege machine attack +20%.

Includes a modest 10% march size capacity boost, which is minimal for this general.

Strategic Use: Wall or War?

Francis Drake’s ability to be used on the wall sets him apart from typical siege generals, who are often relegated to offensive roles. His focus on siege machine stats (attack, HP, defense) makes him a strong defender, especially when paired with wall-mounted siege units. However, his limited march size capacity suggests he’s not ideal for leading large field armies. Are you planning to deploy him on your wall or as a war general? Let us know!

Final Thoughts

This guide wraps up our look at Francis Drake, the new Evony siege general available in 2025. His wall compatibility and impressive siege buffs offer unique strategic options. Share your plans for him in the comments—I’m eager to hear how you’ll use this historical figure in your empire!

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