Evony Updates: New General Louis II Guide
- Favian the Wise Man
- Sep 29
- 4 min read
Updated: Oct 20
Welcome back to Empire Build Academy! I'm Favian, and in this quick dive into Evony: The King's Return, we're covering the latest weekend updates, including the exciting preview for the Wishful Windmill Festival, enhancements to the Alliance Monthly Card, and a full breakdown of the brand-new epic general, Louis II. Whether you're grinding for resources or building your ultimate army, these changes can supercharge your empire. Let's jump in and explore how to leverage them for maximum gains.
Latest Evony Updates: What's New This Weekend?
Evony's developers dropped some game-changing announcements over the weekend, focusing on events and quality-of-life improvements. Here's a rundown of the highlights:
Wishful Windmill Festival Preview – Gear Up for the Next Big Event
Get ready for the Wishful Windmill Festival, Evony's upcoming limited-time event kicking off in the next couple of weeks. This festive extravaganza ties into themes of harvest and wishes, similar to past celebrations like the Harvest Festival, where players collect items like Wishing Coins from monsters and resource spots to spin for rewards.
Expect daily login bonuses, special packages, and exclusive decorations like windmills for your Ideal Land—perfect for boosting your city's aesthetics and buffs.
Pro Tip: Stock up on event currencies early by hitting resource spots and low-level monsters. Past events rewarded speed-ups, gems, and rare ornaments, so this could be your chance to snag that elusive Windmill building for passive resource gains.
Stay tuned to the in-game Event Center for the full schedule.
Alliance Monthly Card Gets a Major Upgrade: Auto-Help While Online
One of the standout updates is to the Alliance Monthly Card, now offering even more value for collaborative play. For just $19.99 a month, this card already provides massive alliance points (up to 70 million for tributes and VIP perks), but the new feature is a game-changer: auto-help activation while you're online.
When activated, it automatically assists alliance members' help requests—no more manual clicking through notifications! This is ideal for active players in large alliances, saving time during rallies or builds. Combined with the card's existing auto-rally capabilities (like the Rally Monthly Card for $9.99, which joins monster hunts automatically), it's a must-have for F2P and P2P alike to stay competitive.
If you're in a 150+ member alliance, this could double your daily tributes and reinforcements. Activate it via the Valuable Events tab and watch your alliance bonds strengthen.
Spotlight on the New General: Louis II – Epic Ground Troop Powerhouse
The star of this update? Louis II, the fresh epic historic general now available through special packs and the Historic General Summoning. As a ground troop specialist, Louis II shines in PvP rallies and monster sieges, delivering massive buffs to your infantry marches. (Note: While some sources reference Louis IX as a ranged counterpart, Louis II focuses on ground dominance—perfect for balanced armies.)
Louis II's Special Skill: Liberator of Bari
Louis II's core ability, Liberator of Bari, packs a punch:
+55% Ground Troops Attack & HP
+40% Ground Troops Defense when leading an attacking army.
This makes him ideal for frontline assaults, where durability meets raw power. However, note that his buffs trigger on "army to attack," so he's not suited for wall defense—save him for offensive marches.
Ascension Bonuses: Unlock Even More Power
Ascend Louis II to unlock escalating ground troop buffs. Here's the breakdown per star level:
1-Star: +15% Attacking Ground Troop Attack; +10% Defense & HP.
2-Star: +8% Attacking Troop Death-to-Wounded Rate.
3-Star: +25% Attacking Ground & Mounted Troop Attack; +25% Ground & Mounted Troop Defense.
4-Star: +25% Attacking Mounted & Ground Troop HP; +10% March Size.
5-Star: +40% Attacking Mounted & Ground Troop Attack; +25% Attacking Ground Troop Defense & HP.
Prioritize fragments from packs to hit 5-stars fast—these stack for up to 50%+ attack spikes!
Growth Attributes
Louis II's attributes scale beautifully for ground-focused builds:
Ground Troop HP & Defense: +10%
Ground & Mounted Troop Attack: +10%
Attack, HP, & Defense (All): +10%
Attacking Ground Troop Attack: +50%; Defense: +40%; HP: +40%
Recommended Skill Books (Level 4 for max impact):
Ground Troop Attack (core)
Ground Troop HP/Defense
March Size (to offset his modest base)
Rally Ground Troop Attack (for alliance wars)
Covenants & Total March Size
War Covenant: +10% Attacking Ground Troop Defense
Cooperation Covenant: +10% Ground Troop Training Capacity
Other Buffs: +10% Ground Attack/Defense; +5% Attacking Ground Attack; +10% Rally Ground Attack/HP; +8% March Size
Total March Size with full setup: ~18%—solid but not elite. Pair with dragon gear for boosts up to 28%+.
Best Pairings: Main with Trajan or Soult for ground synergy; assist with Elise for debuffs. Use in rallies against bosses for 200%+ effective power.
Don't Miss: Revelation of Horus Event – Daily Quests for Epic Rewards
Running right now, the Revelation of Horus is a 23-quest event with hidden daily challenges revealed after server reset.
Complete them fast for Horus Gold Coins and leaderboard ranks—top spots snag Meteoric Stones for gear amps and historic generals.
Today's quest? Well Trained – Train 50,000 troop power (e.g., T3/T4 mounted) to score high. I hit 31st place by rushing, but checking guides beforehand could've landed top 10. Head to our site's Evony blog for a full quest list—search "Well Trained" for exact requirements.
Redeem Shop Highlights:
Meteoric Stones (for civ equip)
Generals like Narses
Speed-ups & Gems
Aim for 6,000+ coins to max rewards. Speculate on hidden quests using past data to prep in advance.
Final Thoughts: Level Up Your Evony Empire TodayThese updates—Louis II's ground dominance, the Wishful Windmill Festival tease, Alliance Monthly Card auto-magic, and Revelation of Horus grind—make now the perfect time to push your server rankings. Grab Louis II packs while they're hot, activate that card for effortless alliance support, and smash those daily quests.
Are you hunting Louis II or topping Horus leaderboards? Drop your strategies in the comments below! For more Evony guides, subscribe to Empire Build Academy on YouTube and check our blog for daily tips. See you in the next update—keep building that empire!#EvonyUpdates
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