Evony New General Kiso Yoshinaka Guide and Update 5.10.0 Breakdown
- Favian the Wise Man
- Oct 10
- 3 min read
Welcome back to Empire Build Academy! I’m Favian, and today we’re diving into the latest Evony excitement with the new siege general, Kiso Yoshinaka, and the freshly announced Update 5.10.0 details. This blog covers his powerful siege buffs, optimal builds, and the latest event lineup, including the Autumn Ceremony and All-Star Battlefield adjustments. Whether you're a free-to-play player or a seasoned commander, this guide will help you leverage Kiso Yoshinaka and navigate the update as of October 10, 2025. Let’s get started!
Who is Kiso Yoshinaka? Meet Evony’s New Siege General
Kiso Yoshinaka, a Japanese historic general, joins Evony as a siege-focused powerhouse, perfect for breaking enemy walls and dominating PvP rallies. Available via tavern recruitment or special packs, his stats and skills make him a standout for players with strong siege machine armies.
Kiso Yoshinaka’s Special Skill: Asahi Shogun
Boosts: +55% Siege Machine Attack and Defense, +40% Siege Machine HP when leading an attacking army.
Role: Ideal for city sieges and rally assaults, where durability and firepower are key.
Ascension Bonuses
Unlock these buffs by ascending Kiso Yoshinaka with fragments:
1-Star: +15% Attacking Siege Machine Defense and HP.
2-Star: +8% Attacking Troop Death-to-Wounded Rate.
3-Star: +25% Attacking Siege Machine Attack; +25% Attacking Range Troop and Siege Machine Defense.
4-Star: +25% Attacking Range Troop and Siege Machine Attack and HP.
5-Star: +35% Attacking Siege Machine Attack and Defense; +8% March Size Capacity.
Growth Attributes
Siege Machine Attack and Defense: +10% (first attribute).
Range Troop and Siege Machine Attack: +10% (second).
Attack, HP, and Defense (all): +10% (third).
Attacking Siege Machine Attack: +50%; Defense: +40%; HP: +40% (fourth).
Covenants & March Size
War Covenant: +5% Siege Machine Attack.
Cooperation Covenant: +10% Siege Machine Training Capacity.
Peace Covenant: +10% In-Rally Siege Machine Defense.
Faith Covenant: +10% Attacking Siege Machine Attack and HP.
Honor Covenant: +10% In-Rally Siege Machine Attack.
Civilization Covenant: +10% Attacking Siege Machine Defense; +8% March Size Capacity.
Total March Size: 16%—decent but not top-tier, which might deter some players.
Build Tip: Pair Kiso with skill books like Siege Machine Attack (+4 levels) and March Size to offset his modest capacity. Use in rallies with generals like Roland for +30% siege synergy.
Evony Update 5.10.0: What’s New?
The latest patch, rolled out with Kiso Yoshinaka’s debut, brings optimizations and event tweaks:
Dwarf’s Lucky Apple Event Optimization: Improved display; wishing screen now opens by default with "Wish x10" and "Wish x100" buttons for faster spins.
Event Reward Collection Optimization: Enhanced animations for Garuda Trial, World Boss, and Civilization Card rewards.
Login Rewards Event Screen: Auto-scrolls to the latest progress chest, simplifying reward claims.
All-Star Battlefield Preliminary Rounds Adjustment
Starting tomorrow (October 11, 2025), the prelims for the 16th All-Star Battlefield feature a scoring tweak:Defender Scores: Reduced to 70% when defending main cities.
Attacker & Rally Scores: Full value for attackers, rally participants, and defending reinforcements—no reductions.
Prep Tip: Focus on offensive rallies and occupy Battlefield Hospitals (+60% healing) to maximize points. I’ll be streaming the prelims, semis, and finals—stay tuned!
Current Events: Autumn Ceremony Lineup
Alongside Kiso Yoshinaka, enjoy these ongoing events:King’s Party Event: Classic resource and general boosts.
Historic General Summoning: Chance for Sun Woo or Kiso Yoshinaka.
Voyage to Civilization: Earn civilization-specific rewards.
Alliance Carnival: Alliance-wide buffs and challenges.
Alchemy Shop & Wheel of Dragon War: Rare item spins and packs.
Sun Woo Spotlight: This academy officer boosts research speed by 15% and troop defense/HP by 20% when assigned. His ascensions offer +20% range/siege buffs and +15% troop attack/defense at 3-stars—great for tech-focused players.
Check empirebuildacademy.com for updated general stats and pairing guides—I’ll add Kiso Yoshinaka’s details soon!
Live Stream Announcement: All-Star Battlefield Prelims
I’m hosting a live stream tomorrow for the All-Star Battlefield prelims, with semis and finals next week. Undecided on the server yet—drop your server and power in the comments if you want me to cover your battle! Set a reminder on my pre-scheduled video for real-time tips and Q&A.
Final Thoughts: Is Kiso Yoshinaka Worth It?
Kiso Yoshinaka shines for siege enthusiasts, but his march size might not appeal to all. I’m holding off for a war general—will you chase him? Share your plans below! For more Evony guides, subscribe to Empire Build Academy on YouTube and visit our blog for daily updates.#EvonyKisoYoshinaka