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  • Evony Lorenzo de Medici & Nicolo Piccanino Guide 2025

    Evony Lorenzo de Medici & Nicolo Piccanino Guide 2025: Evony Lorenzo de Medici & Nicolo Piccanino Guide 2025 Evony's 9th Birthday Celebration (November 28, 2025) dropped two ground troop beasts: Lorenzo de Medici (Epic Historic, token-pull king) and Nicolo Pichanino (F2P gathering viable). If you're a K50 trap keeper on server 1429 like me (Favian from Empire Build Academy), these rally HP/attack monsters (+60% ground attack/def) could flip SvS. Underwhelmed by cakes? Me too—no wall gen surprise. In this complete guide, we break down skills, 5★ ascensions (+35% ground attack/def/HP), specialties, covenants (up to +24% march size), and F2P strategies (hoard 100 tokens for Lorenzo's 16% odds). Historic Summoning boosted—pull now! Lorenzo de Medici: Ground Rally Beast (Token Pull Priority)Tavern > Recruit > Europe > Ground – 16% chance (Premium tokens); 9% Glory. PC image glitch (shows Henry IV)—mobile fixed.Special Skill "Magnifico" +60% ground troops attack/def (leading attack) +40% ground/mounted HP (with dragon/spiritual beast)Ascension Breakdown Star Buffs 1★ +10% attacking ground/mounted def/HP 2★ +8% attacking death-to-wounded 3★ +25% attacking ground attack +5% march size 4★ +25% attacking ground attack +20% HP 5★ +35% attacking ground attack/def +8% march size (Total 13%) Max Specialties Ground attack/HP +10% March size +6% +10% attacking ground/mounted attack (Total 19%) Ground attack/HP/def +10% Attacking ground attack/def/HP +45% Covenants (Total +24% March Size) Covenant Buffs War +10% attacking ground attack Cooperation +10% ground training speed Peace +10% enemy wounded-to-death (attacking) Faith +10% ground def +5% HP Honor +10% attacking ground HP Civilization +5% ground attack +5% march size March Size Total : 24%—rally monster. F2P: 100+ Premium tokens (16% Lorenzo vs. 0.8% trash). Nicolo Piccanino : F2P Ground General (Gathering Grind) Ode to Florence Event : Resource gathering (10 chances) + monster kills (20) = fragments. Packages: $9.99/$99.99 (triple coupons viable). Special Skill +60% ground attack/HP +45% ground/mounted def (leading army) Ascension Breakdown Star Buffs 1★ +15% ground attack/HP 2★ +8% attacking death-to-wounded 3★ +15% mounted/ground attack/def 4★ +15% ground/mounted HP +8% march size 5★ +35% ground attack/def/HP Max Specialties Ground attack/def +10% Ground/mounted attack +10% Ground attack/HP/def +10% Ground attack +50% +35% HP +8% march size (Total 16%) Covenants (Total +24% March Size) Covenant Buffs War +10% ground def Cooperation +10% ground training speed Peace +10% attacking ground attack Faith +10% ground HP +5% attack Honor +8% march size Civilization +10% attacking ground def/HP F2P Path : Daily gathering (10) + monsters (20) = fragments. Bull War Banner packs for speed. F2P Birthday Pull Plan: Tokens Over Packs Lorenzo: Historic Summoning (600% boost during event)—70-100 Premium tokens (my 116 hoard ready). Nicolo: Free grinding viable—triple coupons on $9.99 if impatient. Skip: Montazuma (Tier 10 cake, £2K)—future events for copies. Underwhelmed? New beast/monster tease—birthday bigger next week? Lorenzo or Nicolo first? Token hoard size? Comment—EmpireBuildAcademy.com for stats. Subscribe for Battlefield! #EvonyLorenzoDeMedici #EvonyNicoloPichanino #EvonyBirthday2025 #GroundGeneralGuide #EvonyF2P #KingsReturn

  • New Evony General Shapur I

    New Evony General Shapur I Evony Shapur the First Guide 2025: New Siege General Skills, Ascension & K50 Meta Comparison! Evony's Friday drop (November 21, 2025) unleashes Shapur the First, the latest Epic Historic Siege General—perfect for T17 rally bombs in the K50 meta! If you're grinding server 1429 like me (Favian from Empire Build Academy), this siege beast offers +55% attack/HP and +40% range/siege defense leadership, stacking to 235% total attack (tops Kiso Yoshinaka). In this full guide, we break down skills, 5-star ascensions, specialties, covenants (+16% march size), and head-to-head vs. Francis Drake/Kiso. Plus, Montazuma the First (war general, £2K cake tier 10) tease. F2P? Historic Summoning viable—hoard those tokens! Shapur the First: Core Skills & Leadership Buffs Special Skill "Master Worshipper" +55% siege machine attack/HP +40% range troop/siege machine defense (leading army) Mobile/PC glitch: Shows Henry IV image (PC lag)—update for fix.Ascension Breakdown Star Buffs 1★ +15% siege machine def/HP 2★ +8% attacking troop death-to-wounded 3★ +20% siege machine attack/HP 4★ +15% range/siege attack +6% march size 5★ +35% attacking siege attack +20% def/HP Max Specialties Siege attack/HP +10% Range/siege attack +10% Siege attack/HP/def +10% Siege attack +55%, attacking siege def/HP +40% Covenant Perks (Total +16% March Size) Covenant Buffs War +10% siege def Cooperation +10% siege training speed Peace +10% reinforcing siege attack Faith +10% attacking siege attack +5% in-rally siege HP Honor +10% siege attack Civilization +10% siege HP +10% march size March Size Total : 16%—low but rally-friendly. Attack: 235% | Def/HP: Balanced for K50 sieges. Shapur vs. Recent Siege Generals: Head-to-Head Stats New format : Total buffs vs. last two siege gens—Shapur edges Kiso on attack! General Total Attack Total Def Total HP March Size Shapur the First 235% 175% 195% 16% Kiso Yoshinaka 235% 175% 195% 16% Francis Drake 205% 175% 195% 10% Shapur = Kiso clone but fresh—grab if no Kiso. F2P: Historic tokens (110+ hoard? Wait for war gen). Montazuma the First: £2K War General Tease Cake Event Tier 10 (£2K est.): Leadership : -40% enemy range attack, -35% range/siege def/HP. Wall dream—sub-general viable. More copies in future events?F2P Pull Plan: Historic Summoning Odds Glory tokens: Guaranteed in 6 pulls. Events: Wishful Windmill fragments. Feedback: Website general tables incoming—want more stats? Shapur in your rallies? Montazuma dreams? Comment—EmpireBuildAcademy.com for tables. Subscribe for Battlefield streams! #EvonyShapurTheFirst #EvonyNewGeneral2025 #SiegeGeneralGuide #EvonyK50 #KingsReturn #EvonyF2P

  • Bacchus Tavern Trick on Evony I Make the Same MISTAKE Every Time

    Bacchus Tavern Trick on Evony I Make the Same MISTAKE Every Time Bacchus Tavern Trick on Evony I Make the Same MISTAKE Every Time Tired of wasting Bacchus Gold Coins in Evony's Bacchus Tavern event and missing your desired prize? This off-cycle 3-day RNG fest (November 2025 schedule) lets you pick a reward (e.g., Military Tactics Chest x10) and shuffle cups for a shot at it—but Favian from Empire Build Academy admits: "I always forget the trick." In this quick guide, learn how to farm 25 coins daily (monsters + free chest), the fatal error of opening 4 cups (costs 30 tomorrow vs. 25 earned), and the reset hack: Open exactly 3 cups → Refresh reward (25 coins) → Reset costs drop → Claim 5-cup chest for +50 coins FREE. Boost your 4.35% odds to 40%+ without spending—perfect for F2P grinding K50 buffs! Bacchus Tavern Event Basics: How It Works (November 2025) Head to Event Center > Bacchus Tavern (3 days, off-cycle). Pick Desired Reward : E.g., Military Tactics Material Chest x10 (Blazon upgrades) or Runestone Chests. Prize pool rotates—check initial 4.35% odds. Shuffle Cups : Spend Bacchus Gold Coins to reveal (starts 10 → 20 → 30...). Match your prize = win! Reset Option : No prize? Reset progress (25 coins if < desired; free after win). Unused coins → chests at end. Daily Coins (25 Free): Monsters : 10 (boxes 1-4). Free Chest : 5. 5-Open Chest : +50 (trick below). Favian's Fail : Opened 4 cups → Stuck at 30-coin next (25 earned = short 5). Community secret: 3-open reset = infinite loops! The number 1 Bacchus Tavern Mistake: Opening 4 Cups (And the Reset Trick) Mistake: Open 1-2-3-4 cups (10+20+30+40=100 coins). Tomorrow's 5th? 50 coins—but daily 25 = broke. Trick (40%+ Odds): Open exactly 3 cups (10+20+30=60 coins). Hit Refresh (top-right, 25 coins)—resets cups + DROPS costs (back to 10!). Open 2 more (10+20=30) → Claim 5-Open Chest (+50 coins + items). Net +55 coins—repeat daily! Over 3 days: 75 free coins → 3 loops → 165 extra + prizes. Favian: "I do this every time—don't be me!" Cups Opened Coins Spent Chest Claimed Net Gain 3 + Reset 85 5-Open (+50) +55 Coins Naive 4 100 None -25 Tomorrow Top Desired Rewards: Prioritize These for K50 4.35% base odds—trick boosts shots. F2P picks: Military Tactics Chest x10: Academy research (gold sink). Blazon Cores: +15% troop sets. Runestone Chests: Specialties Lv.4 (10% rarity). Pack? Skip—free loop > $. F2P Bacchus Tavern Routine (3 Days = 5+ Prizes) Day 1: 25 coins → 3-open → Reset → 5-chest → Prize shot. Repeat Daily: Accumulate for multiples. Endgame: Convert leftovers to chests. Missed it? Next off-cycle soon—bookmark!Made the 4-cup mistake? Best prize? Comment—EmpireBuildAcademy.com for charts. Subscribe for Viking Challenge! #EvonyBacchusTavern #EvonyEventGuide2025 #BacchusTavernTrick #EvonyF2P #K50Events #KingsReturn

  • The Items I Collect Most From Events on Evony

    The Items I Collect Most From Events on Evony The Items I Collect Most From Events on Evony Evony's K50 meta (November 2025) is a grind-fest—Tier 17 troops and Wisdom Dome merges demand smart hoarding. If you're a F2P trap keeper like me (Favian from Empire Build Academy, K39 on server 1429), skipping "optional" pack drops means missing +50% enemy debuffs or epic fragments. In this ultimate guide, we rank the most valuable Evony items to collect from events, packs, and dailies—focusing on progression power like Civilization Treasure buffs and Blazon upgrades. From underrated Art Treasure Scrolls to must-grab Runestone Chests, prioritize these for rallies or walls. What's your top hoard? Let's collect smarter! Why Prioritize These Evony Items? The K50 Hoard Mindset Packs like Optional Chests tease "everything," but focus on buffs that scale: Debuffs for traps (-50% enemy attack), fragments for ascensions, and resources for T17 trains. My K39 setup? Hoarding Treasure Boxes for -50% range attack—trap survival gold. F2P tip: Valuable Events + Sulis Wishing Pool = free drops; skip gear if Blazons lag. Top 15 Most Valuable Evony Items 2025 – Ranked by Rarity & Impact Based on drop rates (1-5% in packs/events), usage, and meta value—prioritized for trap/defense keeps. Farm via Alliance Boss, Wishful Windmill, and Valuable Events. Rank Item Why Valuable? How to Get (F2P Focus) Progression Impact 1 Treasure Box Unlocks Civilization Treasure buffs (e.g., Lv.5 Ranged = -50% enemy range attack). Events (Wishful Windmill), dailies; hoard fragments. Trap godsend—debuffs soak K45 solos. 2 Art Treasure Scroll Chest +40% in-city range/mounted/siege attack (Lv.4); fragments grind forever (880 for Lv.5). Packs (Optional Chest), rare events. Underrated buff stack—top for low-tier keeps. 3 Junior Blazon Chest Blazon upgrades for +15% troop attack/def/HP sets—eaten fast. Packs, Alliance Boss Lv.3300+. Meta must—defense sets counter T17 rushes. 4 Runestone Chest 4th runestone (10% rarity) for specialties (+20% enemy range/siege HP debuff). Packs, Viking challenges. General ascension edge—F2P rarity king. 5 Excellent Dragon Coin Dragon talent feeds (+mounted def/HP). Optional Chests, monster rallies. +10-15% in-city buffs—trap staple. 6 Tactical Compendium Advanced Military Academy tactics (new 2025)—warfare philosophies unlock. Packs (Optional Chest)—rare drops. High-Lv. research speed; meta for K50. 7 Refining Stone Gear flats (+14.5% all-troop)—run out quick. Packs, Viking events. Trap flats mimic T10—priority over research stones. 8 Source of Life Crystal SvS revives—zeroes fast post-K50. Packs, high-Lv. bosses. Survival clutch—F2P bubble saver. 9 Dragon & Amenaday Scroll Chest Dragon/gear scrolls for +research speed. Optional Chests, dailies. Academy grind—skip if Blazons first. 10 Duster Wisdom Wisdom Dome EXP (20 per upgrade)—new feature. Packs, events (upcoming?). Slot boosts for +1% attributes—K50 essential. 11 Badge Position promotions (+def in center). Packs, monster eggs. Council edges—low priority if Senate locked. 12 Dragon Crystal Dragon gemstone feeds. Optional Chests, relic farms. Talent +10%—hoard for in-city HP. 13 Military Tactics Military Academy scrolls (hard grind). Packs, relic Lv.30. +28% mounted def—gold sink, but worth it. 14 Mer Jade Position levels in center. Packs, rare events. +Def for Senate—K40+ focus. 15 Glory Golden Twig Senate unlocks (if available). Packs—situational. Long-term; skip if not Senate-ready. RNG Notes: Packs like Optional Chests tease all—prioritize Blazon/Runestone over research stones (easy farms). My hoard? 2,212 Meteoric Stones (civ amp)—fragments rarer. F2P Evony Item Farming: Weekly Priorities Dailies : Activity Chests (tokens/eggs), patrols (Super Safe x100—200M resources rare!). Events : Wishful Windmill (premium fragments—100 spins/day!), Trial of Knights (45 Lu Ban free). Packs : Sulis Wishing Pool spends only—7.2B resources chance > individual items. Trap Keeper Hack : Art Treasure Scrolls first (-50% enemy attack > gear flats). My K39 : Treasure Boxes for civ debuffs—survive 2-3 K45 hits. Yours? Balance attack (rallies) vs. defense (traps). Wrap-Up: Collect These – Or Fall Behind in K50 Evony's 2025 packs/events overflow, but Blazon Chests and Treasure Boxes = progression MVPs. Missed Tactical Compendium? Comment—where's it used? Your top collectible? EmpireBuildAcademy.com for K50 charts—subscribe for Battlefield streams. Like if you're hoarding—grind on, lords! #ValuableEvonyItems #EvonyCollectibles2025 #EvonyPacks #EvonyF2P #K50Progression #KingsReturn

  • DON'T DO THIS on The Wishful Windmill Festival on Evony

    DON'T DO THIS on The Wishful Windmill Event on Evony DON'T DO THIS on The Wishful Windmill Event on Evony Welcome back to Empire Build Academy! I’m Favian, and today we’re diving into the Evony Wishful Windmill Festival, a thrilling event packed with opportunities to earn epic rewards. Running for 30 days, this harvest-themed festival lets you collect Wind Horns, summon strong winds, and redeem Wind Echoes for rare items. Whether you're a free-to-play player or a whale, this guide will help you optimize your strategy to snag premium general fragments, luxurious rewards, and alliance blessings. Let’s break it down step-by-step! What is the Evony Wishful Windmill Festival? The Wishful Windmill Festival is Evony’s latest limited-time event, blending resource gathering with festive gameplay. Launched with recent updates, it challenges players to complete daily tasks, earn Wind Power Points, and spin windmills for Wind Echoes. These echoes can be traded in the Breeze Shop for exclusive items, while upgrading your Wind Power Storage unlocks additional perks. With 20 days left as of October 3, 2025, there’s plenty of time to master this event—here’s how. Event Mechanics: How It Works Daily Tasks : Complete quests to earn Wind Horns and Wind Power Points. Windmill Spins : Use Wind Horns to summon strong winds, with spin outcomes determining Wind Echoes based on windmill quality. Breeze Shop : Redeem Wind Echoes for rare rewards like speed-ups and decorations. Wind Power Storage : Upgrade levels by hitting point milestones for luxurious rewards. Privilege Pass : Unlock extra bonuses with a purchase. Wind Blessings : Summon winds daily (up to 100 times) for alliance-wide blessing rewards, resetting daily. Key Strategies to Dominate the Wishful Windmill Festival 1. Unlock the Epic Premium General Fragment The standout reward is the Epic Premium General Fragment, earned by summoning winds 100 times daily. However, the challenge quests only yield 80 Wind Horns per day (e.g., 30, 200, 1,000 stamina, and activity point tasks). To hit 100: Day 1-2 Plan : Claim 80 horns today, save 80 from tomorrow (total 160), then summon 100 winds. This nets you the fragment and leaves 60 horns. Day 3 Repeat : Add the next day’s 80 to your 60 (140 total), summon 100 again, and repeat every other day. Gem Boost Option : Purchase a 1,000 Basic Gem pack for an extra 50 horns, pushing your daily total to 130—enough for daily 100-spin goals if you invest. Over 30 days, alternating every other day could yield 15 fragments, unlocking a powerful general like Louis II or similar epics. Coordinate with your alliance to maximize this! 2. Upgrade Wind Power Storage for Luxurious Rewards Complete challenge quests (e.g., stamina and activity point tasks) to earn Wind Power Points. Upgrading your Wind Power Storage level unlocks tiers of rewards, from resource packs to exclusive items. Check the storage tab regularly to claim these as you progress—don’t let points go to waste! 3. Leverage the Breeze Shop for Rare Items Wind Echoes, earned from windmill spins, are your currency in the Breeze Shop. Alliance members can claim up to 10 Wind Blessing rewards daily (e.g., 100 echoes per claim with 10 members), totaling 1,000 echoes daily for your alliance. Spend wisely on high-value items like: Speed-ups for faster upgrades. Decorations (e.g., windmills) for Ideal Land buffs. Rare resources to boost your city. 4. Maximize Alliance Blessings Summoning 100 winds daily triggers Wind Blessings, granting your alliance members bonus rewards. With a 10-claim daily limit per member (resetting at midnight), ensure at least 10 active allies participate. This amplifies your collective echo haul and strengthens alliance bonds. Common Pitfalls to AvoidBlind Clicking: Relying solely on the 80 daily horns without planning won’t hit the 100-spin threshold for fragments. Solo Play: Without alliance coordination, you’ll miss out on blessing multipliers and echo farming. Over-Spending: Avoid dumping gems on packs without calculating horn returns—stick to the 1,000 Gem option if needed. Final Tips for SuccessWith 20 days remaining (as of October 3, 2025), you’ve got time to strategize. Alternate your 100-spin days, farm Wind Horns efficiently, and rally your alliance. Visit our Evony blog for daily task updates and event trackers to stay ahead. How many fragments are you aiming for? Share your progress in the comments below! If this guide boosted your festival game, hit LIKE , SUBSCRIBE to Empire Build Academy for more Evony tips, and ring the bell for updates. #EvonyWishfulWindmill #EvonyEventGuide #WishfulWindmillFestival #EvonyTips #EvonyRewards #EmpireBuildAcademy #EvonyTheKingsReturn

  • Uncover the Secrets of the Revelation of Horus Event in Evony!

    Uncover the Secrets of the Revelation of Horus Event in Evony! YouTube Video Daily Tasks for the Revelation of Horus Event The "Revelation of Horus" event in Evony is an exciting opportunity for players. This event requires you to complete various tasks daily. Each task offers rewards that can enhance your gameplay experience. Below is a comprehensive list of tasks you need to complete during the event: Elite Training - Cultivate a General 10 Times Fair Taxation - Resource Tax 20 Times (Market) Fully Armed - Refine General Equipment 40 Times Fortune's Favor - Levy Gold 20 Times (Keep) Gold Galore - Levy Gold 15 Times (Keep) Goodwill - Help Alliance Members 10 Times (Embassy) Heart of Reverence - Offer 5 Times (Shrine) Lighten Levies - Resource Tax 10 Times (Market) Magic Troops - Increase Troop Power by 100,000 10. Money Bags - Levy Gold 25 Times 11. Profound Respect - Offer 3 Times (Shrine) 12. Ready to Roll - Refine General Equipment 25 Times 13. Stacking Up - Resource Tax 15 Times (Market) 14. Sharpen Weapons - Refine General Equipment 15 Times 15. Strategic Genius - Cultivate a General 100 Times 16. Utmost Reverence - Offer 10 Times (Shrine) 17. United Effort - Help Alliance Members 30 Times (Embassy) 18. Working Together - Help Alliance Members 20 Times (Embassy) 19. War Readiness - Increase Troop Power by 150,000 20. Well Trained - Increase Troop Power by 50,000 21. Well-Seasoned General - Cultivate a General 20 Times Task Breakdown | Revelation Quest | Task to Complete | How Many Times | |---------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------| | Elite Training | Cultivate Generals | 10 times | | Well-seasoned General | Cultivate Generals | 20 times | | Strategic Genius | Cultivate Generals | 100 times | | Sharpen Weapon | Refine Equipment | 15 times | | Ready to Roll | Refine Equipment | 25 times | | Fully Armed | Refine Equipment | 40 times | | Well-Trained | Increase troop power | 50,000 | | Magic Troops | Increase troop power | 100,000 | | War Readiness | Increase troop power | 150,000 | | Lighten Levies | Tax on resources | 10 times | | Stacking Up | Tax on resources | 15 times | | Fair Taxation | Tax on resources | 20 times | | Gold Galore | Levy Gold | 15 times | | Fortune’s Favor | Levy Gold | 20 times | | Moneybags | Levy Gold | 25 times | | Profound Respect | Offer | 3 times | | Heart of Reverence | Offer | 5 times | | Utmost Reverence | Offer | 10 times | | Goodwill | Help Alliance members | 10 times | | Working Together | Help Alliance members | 20 times | | United Effort | Help Alliance members | 30 times | Daily Rewards Daily Rewards Thank you for taking the time to read my brief blog post about the Evony event, “Revelation of Horus.” I’m currently in the midst of updating my mobile war strategy games website, and I’ve just completed and published a comprehensive guide for the Revelation of Horus event . During this event, you must complete different daily tasks immediately after each daily server reset for the duration of the event. You can earn some amazing rewards, including Horus Coins, which can be exchanged for some fantastic prizes. This guide is part of a broader collection of Evony tutorials available on my Empire Build Academy website. Check out the full tutorial for the “Revelation of Horus” event on Evony at my Empire Build Academy website now!

  • Evony Officer Skill Books 2025 New K50 Update Feature

    Evony Officer Skill Books 2025: New K50 Update Feature Evony Officer Skill Books 2025: New K50 Update Feature Evony's November 7, 2025 patch (5.12.0) quietly dropped Officer Skill Books—the game-changing way to slap +2-5% buffs on your duty officers (Hospital, Warehouse, Research Factory, etc.). If you're a F2P trap keeper like me (Favian, Empire Build Academy) and missed this in the flood of Henry IV hype, you're not alone. This quick guide covers where to buy, what books drop, why they're all attack-focused right now, and how to attach them FAST. Plus, Wisdom Dome got a secret buff upgrade—minimum advanced attributes boosted on purple/orange books (auto-upgraded if you owned them!). Let's gear up your officers before the next rally hits. Officer Skill Books: The Basics (Only for Duty Officers!) Who Can Use Them? Only generals assigned as duty officers (check "Officer" tab in General menu). Where to Buy? Academy → Skill Book → Duty tab. Cost? Refresh with gold (free first, then escalating)—Level 1 books only so far. Event Packs : Limited-time Valuable Event bundles during "Officer Skillbook Package Service." Current pool = 100% attack-focused: Hospital Officer : +Attacking Ground HP Warehouse Officer : +Attacking Mounted Attack Research Factory : +Attacking Siege Defense My 10 refreshes : ZERO defense books. Future updates promised more (fingers crossed for in-city HP!). How to Attach Officer Skill Books – Step-by-Step Buy book (e.g., Hospital Officer Lv.1 +Attacking Ground HP). Go to General → Duty Officer (e.g., Skanderbeg as Hospital). Special tab → Attach → Select book. Buff live instantly! Demo : Skanderbeg now +2% attacking ground HP—small, but stacks with Blazons/Wisdom Dome. Wisdom Dome Secret Buff (Auto-Upgraded!) Patch notes buried this gem: Orange & purple books minimum advanced attribute values INCREASED. All existing books auto-upgraded if below new minimums. Update your app—free power spike! F2P Tips: Farm & Stack Officer Books Refresh daily (gold from rallies). Watch Valuable Events for packs. Prioritize Hospital (healing speed) & Research Factory (speed) first. Trap keepers : Pray for future defense books—attack ones are rally-only. My Skanderbeg now +2% ground HP—minimal, but every % counts vs. T17. Defense books incoming? Seen a defense book drop? Best officer combo? Comment below—what's your first attachment? Full patch notes + Henry IV guide on EmpireBuildAcademy.com—subscribe for Storm Ruins prep! #EvonyOfficerSkillBooks #EvonyUpdate5120 #EvonyK50 #EvonyF2P #KingsReturn #EvonyGuide

  • Evony Update & New General Henry IV

    Evony Update & New General Henry IV Evony Update & New General Henry IV Hey, and welcome to the Empire Build Academy. Let's jump straight in and check out this weeks Evony Update & New General Henry IV, and the update is packed: instant Alliance Boss resummon, auto-mail rewards, Yolande of Aragon (cake-tier monster), Spiritual Beast Lv.25 seals, Storm Ruins Battlefield Season 2, and the brand-new mounted beast Henry IV. If you're grinding K50 or hoarding 110+ general tokens like me (Favian, Empire Build Academy), this is your complete patch recap + Henry IV skills, ascension, covenant, and whether he's worth your gems. Let's dive in—server 1429 style. Patch 5.12.0 Quick Hits – What Actually Changed? Alliance Boss Instant Resummon : R4/R5 can summon new boss IMMEDIATELY after kill—no more missed challenges. Reward Recovery : Unclaimed boss damage rewards auto-mailed—check inbox! Fixed : Castle skin teleport bugs + prettier login chests. St. Martin’s Day Event : Cake tiers 1-10—tier 10 unlocks Yolande of Aragon (market officer beast). Clash of Civilizations Season 7 : Starts Nov 10—congrats top 25 on 1429! Storm Ruins Battlefield Season 2 : Nov 10 → Dec 27 (full schedule below). Spiritual Beast Seal Upgrade – Lv.20 → Lv.25 + 4th Skill Every beast now unlocks a fourth skill at seal Lv.85 + Pasture Lv.45. New perks? +3% all-troop attack/def/HP across the board—minimal, but free power for K45+ coiners. F2P? Still grind those 1-star in-city buffs first. New Skin: Lion of the Kingdom Gilgamesh Glorious Attire event—enemy range attack -6%, range/siege HP -10%. Looks epic on Henry IV marches. Yolande of Aragon – The $5,000 Market Officer Cake tier 10 + Tomb Expedition Lv.4 chest. Market officer buffs: +20% grain/main troops attack/def/HP -10% enemy range attack 5★ ascension: +15% troops attack/HP +6% rally capacity F2P reality: I'll never see her. Coiners only. Henry IV – New Epic Historic Mounted General (Finally a Decent One!) Special Skill "Good King Henry" +55% troops attack/HP +40% ground/mounted defense (when leading) Ascension Breakdown 1★ +20% mounted def/HP 2★ +8% death-to-wounded 3★ +20% mounted attack, +25% mounted/ground HP 4★ +25% attacking ground/mounted attack/def 5★ +40% mounted attack/def +8% march size Maxed Specialties Mounted def/HP +10% Ground/mounted attack +10% Mounted attack/HP/def +10% Mounted attack +55%, def/HP +45% Covenant (War/Faith/Honor/Civilization) Total march size: +18% (low for 2025!) +10% mounted HP (multiple sources) +10% attacking mounted attack Verdict : Best mounted attacker since Roland—perfect Elise assistant for T17 rallies. Trap keepers? Skip (no wall buffs). This Week's Events – Don't Miss These Wishful Windmill Festival : 100 spins/day = epic token fragment—DO NOT SPIN 80, wait for 100! Full guide linked. Trial of Knights : 45 Lu Ban + 45 Marcus fragments—F2P ascension gold. Consuming Return : Spend resources = stamina city. Hypnos Dream + Grace Star Trial : Easy general tokens. Storm Ruins Battlefield S2 : Nov 10 start—prep guides coming. F2P Action Plan This Week Daily activity 110/145 → Wisdom Dome tokens 2,500 gems → +5 orange spins Windmill 100 spins daily → epic fragment Trial of Knights → free Lu Ban/Marcus Hoard for next wall general (115 tokens and counting) Henry IV worth it? Drop your covenant rolls below—what's your mounted march size now? Full Henry IV stats + event guides on EmpireBuildAcademy.com—subscribe for Storm Ruins prep! #EvonyHenryIV #EvonyUpdate5120 #EvonyNewGeneral #EvonyK50 #KingsReturn #EvonyF2P

  • Make Sure You Have the Right Buffs on Wisdom Dome on Evony

    Make Sure You Have the Right Buffs on Wisdom Dome on Evony Evony Wisdom Dome Tips 2025: Daily Spins, Smart Merges & Buff Checks for K50 Trap Keeps The Evony K50 update (October 24, 2025) turned Wisdom Dome into a must-grind for T17 buffs, but RNG merges and token hunts can waste time if you're not strategic. If you're a F2P trap keeper like me (Favian from Empire Build Academy), nailing daily spins, filtering books, and verifying buffs is key to stacking +5-10% range HP/defense without gem sinks. In this quick-hit guide, we cover free token farms, warehouse filters, green-vs-blue checks, and attack/defense merge demos—essential for holding K45+ raids. Don't let a "useless" blue book tank your setup—optimize now! Why Wisdom Dome Daily Habits Matter Post-K50 Tokens fuel spins for half-books; skips mean falling behind on orange merges (+advanced attributes like -4.2% enemy attack). My trap keep? Swapped a "better" blue for a green defender—small tweaks = big soaks. Full video for basics—dive here for pro tips. 1. Grab Your Daily Spins: Free + Gem Boosts Hit the + icon in Goddess Prayer—5 free daily, or 2,500 gems for +5 extras (refreshable). Favian's routine: "Definitely worth it"—nets 10 spins/day for pity chases (purple after 9 fails; orange after 19). F2P Hack : Spin left (purple) mornings; right (orange) evenings—prioritize defense for traps. 2. Farm Tokens from Activity Chests Event Center > Activities: Boxes 110 & 145 drop 1 Goddess Prayer Token + 1 Worship Token each—2 pairs daily! Complete for speedups too. Pro Tip : Log 5 mins—skipping = 14 tokens/week lost. Ties into Wisdom Dome events for double value. 3. Filter Books in Warehouse: Narrow by Category & Quality Book Warehouse > Filters: Set to "Precision" (or Charge/Formation)—confirms only relevant halves. Drop to "Blue" for upgrades—saves merge time. Demo: Filtered Precision blues—spotted duplicates fast. All categories? Toggle "Everything" post-filter. 4. Confirm Buffs: Green Might Beat Blue for Traps Goddess Attendant slots show live perks—don't assume higher rarity wins! My blue Precision: +5.1% attacking range attack (useless for defense). Swapped to green: +2x defending range attack—better for T1 soaks. Trap Keeper Rule : Prioritize "Defending" attributes—% shines minimal on low-tiers, but debuffs (-enemy attack) save layers. 5. Smart Merging: Halves, Advanced Attributes & Attack/Defense Picks Book Merge : Select left/right halves (same type/color)—gets 2 basics + random advanced (e.g., +3.5% in-rally ground def). Demo (Attack Ground) : Blue Charge Mounted left + blue right = +2x attacking ground attack + green advanced (+3.5% in-rally def). Creates 2 books—pick the stronger! For traps : Merge defense-focused (e.g., Precision defending HP x2)—advanced RNG? Reroll if attacking slips in. F2P Merge Tip : Warehouse duplicates first; alliance trades for rares—mutual wins! F2P Wisdom Dome Routine: Stack Without Spending Morning : Activity chests → 4 tokens. Midday : Free spins + gem buy if hoarding (2,500 = 5 extras). Evening : Filter/merge 1-2 books; slot/check buffs. Weekly : Upgrade slots during resource events (Lv. 5 Precision = +ranged edges). My swap : Green defender > blue attacker—+2% vs. +1.4% attacking, but traps need soak. Full orange? 20%+ totals. Final Thoughts: Optimize Your Dome – Defense Wins K50 Wars Wisdom Dome's no quick-win, but daily filters + buff checks turn RNG into routine. Traps viable? Yes—with defending merges. Seen a "useless" blue flop? Share your swap wins below—what's your top advanced drop? EmpireBuildAcademy.com for K50 guides—subscribe for Battlefield streams. Like if you're spinning daily—buff up, lords! #EvonyWisdomDome #EvonyTips2025 #K50TrapKeep #EvonyF2P #WisdomDomeMerges #KingsReturn

  • Evony Blazons Guide 2025

    Evony Blazons Guide 2025 Evony Blazons Guide 2025: Complete Beginner Tutorial – Unlock Massive Buffs for K50 Trap Keeps The Evony K50 update (October 24, 2025) demands every edge—Tier 17 troops and Wisdom Dome grinds mean skimping on buffs is suicide. But if you're like me (Favian from Empire Build Academy) and have ZERO Blazons set up on your K39 trap keep, you're missing +15-25% attack/def/HP spikes per troop type. In this ultimate beginner guide, we break down Blazons from scratch: Types, sets, filtering for attack/defense, upgrading pitfalls, and F2P strategies to stack them fast. Trap keepers, rejoice—these percentage buffs shine on low-tier meat walls. Let's fix my mess and buff your empire! What Are Blazons in Evony? The Buff Basics You Can't Ignore Blazons are equippable items for your troops—6 slots per type (mounted, ground, ranged, siege)—delivering basic attributes (+% attack/HP/def), set bonuses (full 6-piece combos), and random unlocks at Lv. 10/15/20. Two variants per troop: Attack-focused (e.g., Justice Earth) or Defense-focused (e.g., Sacrifice Earth). Basic Attributes : Fixed perks like +7.6% defending ground HP—starred ones unlock progressively. Set Buffs : Red-highlighted—e.g., 6 Justice Earth pieces = +10% attacking ground attack/def/HP. Additional Buffs : RNG at milestones—could be gold (+attack) or trash (+load). Padlock keepers to avoid wasting. Post-K50, Blazons counter T17 rushes—stack with Mastery trees for 2,500%+ totals. My trap keep? Zero setup = "incredible" missed buffs. Time to grind! Evony Blazon Types: Attack vs. Defense Sets Explained 8 total sets (2 per troop type)—pick based on playstyle. Attack sets (Justice, Valor, Honor, Honesty) for rallies; Defense (Sacrifice, Compassion, Soul, Humility) for walls. Monsters? Soul sets. Ground | Justice Earth | Sacrifice Earth | -20% Enemy Range Attack (Attack); +15% Defending Ground HP (Defense) Ranged | Valor Shadow | Compassion Shadow | -20% Enemy Ground Def (Attack); +15% Defending Ranged HP (Defense) Mounted | Honor Wind | Humility Wind | +10% Attacking Mounted Attack (Attack); -25% Enemy Siege Attack (Defense) Siege | Honesty Fire | Soul Fire | +10% Rally Siege HP (Attack); +15% Defending Siege Def (Defense) Favian's Fix : Trap keeps = Defense sets only—mixing wastes slots. How to Choose & Filter Blazons: Quick Setup for Beginners Access via Blazon menu—presets for troops (VIP-dependent). Change/Upgrade/Remove at bottom; padlock protects keepers. Step-by-Step Filtering (Attack Example – Ranged) Enter Slot : Click empty slot → Change. Blazon Filters (Top Menu) : Set Type : Valor (Attack) or Compassion (Defense). Effective Condition : "Attacking" for offense; "Defending" for walls. Confirm—narrows to matching basics (e.g., +Attacking Ranged Attack). Scan List : Prioritize 2x matching attributes (e.g., Attacking Ranged Attack x2). RNG? Restart. Padlock : Lock after slotting—prevents upgrade fodder use. Demo : My ranged Valor setup? All attack—useless for traps. Filtered to Compassion: Snagged +Defending Ranged HP x2. Ground? Sacrifice Earth for -25% enemy range attack (set bonus). Pro Tip : Monsters? Soul sets. No perfect doubles? Settle for In-Rally/Reinforcing—scales with alliances. Upgrading Blazons: Lv. 10/15/20 RNG & Restart Strategy Upgrades use Blazon Cores (Sulis Wishing Pool/packs—grind dailies). Auto-select fodder (non-padlocked). Process : Lv. 1→10 unlocks first additional buff (RNG: +Attack or +Load?). Decision Point : Post-Lv. 10, check new attribute—if trash (e.g., Ground Load x2 on my old setup), restart. Cores are scarce—don't waste. My Mistake : Took bad ones to Lv. 15—useless monster HP on defense slots. Favian's Plan : Lv. 10 all 6 slots → Evaluate → Keep 3-4 winners to Lv. 20 (+3rd buff). Traps: Defense RNG favors HP/def—low-tier % still adds up. Blazons for Trap Keeps: Why Defense Sets Win (Even If % Sucks on T1) As a T1 trapper (1.7B power, no high-tiers), % buffs underperform vs. flats—but set debuffs (-25% enemy attack) soak K45+ solos. My pre-guide mess? Attack sets on defense slots—total waste. Trap Focus : Sacrifice/Compassion—prioritize Defending HP/Def x2. Pivot? : If T1 flops vs. T17, hybrid to T1 defense—Blazons scale better on T10+. F2P Grind : Dailies for cores; Sulis for drops. Full defense set = +15% HP—survive 2-3 hits. Test : My revamp—Sacrifice Earth x6 for ground (-25% enemy range def). Mounted? Humility Wind (no pure defense—attack or monsters only?). F2P Tips: Farm Cores & Avoid My Blazon Blunders Core Sources : Sulis Wishing Pool (rare drops), bi-weekly packs, minimal dailies—hoard 200/week. Preset Hack : 1 defense preset—swap for monsters if farming. RNG Reset : Lv. 10 trash? Ditch—cores > sunk cost. Meta Stack : Pair with Wisdom Dome (+HP) for 2,000%+ totals. Blazons = long-game gold—my zero-start? Now +15% set buffs. Yours? Wrap-Up: Level Up Your Blazons – Attack, Defense, or Restart? Blazons aren't flashy, but skipping = buff black hole. Filter smart, RNG wisely, and trap stronger. My K50 test: Defense sets vs. K46s—live streams incoming! #EvonyBlazons #EvonyGuide2025 #EvonyK50 #EvonyTrapKeep #BlazonBuffs #KingsReturn

  • 10 Daily Evony Tasks 2025 Essential Routine to Skyrocket Your K50 Keep Growth F2P Guide

    10 Daily Evony Tasks 2025: Essential Routine to Skyrocket Your K50 Keep Growth (F2P Guide) The Evony K50 update (October 24, 2025) cranked up the grind with Tier 17 troops and Wisdom Dome demands, but consistency is king for F2P and low-spenders. If you're chasing resources, buffs, and gems without burnout, this daily routine from Empire Build Academy is your blueprint. These 10 must-do tasks (plus bonuses) add up fast—think 200M resources from patrols or epic fragments from relics. Whether you're a trap keeper or rally beast, hit these every login to outpace rivals. Let's level up your empire—start today! Why a Daily Evony Routine Matters in 2025 Post-K50, passive gains are life—or-death. Skipping dailies means falling behind on tokens, eggs, and buffs. Favian's hack: Even offline? Log in 5 minutes for claims—hoard like a pro (he's got 22K relic fragments!). Track progress weekly; aim for 10-20% power bumps monthly. 1. Patrol for Gems & Super Safe Resource Chests Patrol's buffed—send marches for gems and that rare Super Safe Resource Chest x100 (200M each resource!). Reddit win: One player snagged two in a run. Favian's tip: Collect speedups always; chests drop sporadically, but daily shots = jackpot odds. Daily Goal : 5-10 patrols—expect 50-100 gems + chest luck. 2. Claim Daily Eggs in the Event Center Tiny rewards, massive compound: Smash eggs for speedups, hammers, and extras. Use your spare Lucky Hammer on the 4-hour egg twice. Favian: "Easy to forget, but skipping costs long-term." Daily Goal : All eggs—net 10-20 speedups + minor loot. 3. Empower Champions for In-City Buffs Champions stack +60% ground/mounted def/HP and -25% enemy range/siege attack—trap keepers' dream. Use all chances (greens too) for levels. Daily Goal : Full empowers—push to Lv. 20+ for 100%+ totals. 4. Gather High-Level Nodes (Lv. 16-18) Farm resources + eggs (Pansy/Maria) from sawmills/mines. Lv. 18 drops 21.8M wood + extras like Parade Masks. Favian's guide: Optimal generals for max yield. Daily Goal : 1 each of Lv. 16/17/18—double resources + egg hauls. 5. Complete Daily Activity Chests Boxes 110/145 drop Wisdom Dome tokens (Goddess Prayer/Worship)—2 each daily! Plus speedups and event progress. Daily Goal : All chests—unlock orange books faster. 6. Buy Wisdom Dome Extra Spins (2,500 Gems) +5 purple/orange chances daily—35/week if skipped. Pity: Purple after 9, orange after 19 spins. Daily Goal : Gem buy if hoarding—accelerate merges for +20% buffs. 7. Farm Relic for Fragments Lv. 30 nodes = 150 fragments daily (Favian's 22K hoard!). Rewards: Epic historic fragments, research stones. Daily Goal : Quick Lv. 30 run—build for general ascensions. 8. Join All Monster Rallies Burn stamina on 711M-1.1B bosses—one troop joins for full loot (Hunter's Lucky Gift, civ scrolls). Favian: "Big alliances = free civ scrolls (3 from 291 opens!)." Daily Goal : All rallies—stamina to zero for chests. 9. Collect Art Hall Civilization Cards Daily free pack + cards for buffs (+mounted def/HP). Favian: "Behind? Grind specials—check my 4-month-old guide." Daily Goal : Claim pack—stack 5-10% daily edges. 10. Recruit & Assign Citizens Free daily + 50K gems for 10x—assign to Tavern (stamina), Academy (research), mines (+7K/hour ore). Purples ascend with medals/fragments. Daily Goal : Recruit/assign—+1-3% speeds across board. Bonus Daily Musts: Event Claims & Valuable Events Event Center : Claim Dragon Battle chests, Ranger Night spins (general tokens!), Grace Star Trail freebies. Valuable Events : Active Monthly (Blood of Ares), Sulis Wishing Pool (7.2B resources chance—spend here!), Wheel of Fortune (100 spins for arrows). Offline Hack : 5-min logins—Favian: "Disappear months, return stronger under bubble." Final Thoughts: Build Your Evony Empire One Day at a Time These 10+ dailies turn grind into gains—Favian's back full-time, hoarding for K50 traps. Offline? Quick claims keep you ahead. Missed anything? Comment your routine—Sulis wins or relic hauls? EmpireBuildAcademy.com for K50 guides—subscribe for Wisdom Dome updates. Like if you're committing daily—power on, lords! #EvonyDailyRoutine #EvonyK50Tips #EvonyF2P2025 #EvonyBuffs #KingsReturn #EvonyGuide

  • New Evony Feature Citizens

    New Evony Feature Citizens New Evony Feature Citizens Guide 2025: Unlock Passive Buffs in the K50 Update – F2P Recruitment & Assignment Tips The Evony K50 update (October 24, 2025) brought Tier 17 troops and Wisdom Dome grinds, but one underrated gem is the New Evony Feature Citizens feature—now live on ALL servers, including veterans like 1429. If you're F2P or low-spender chasing stamina, resources, and research edges without wall expansions, this is your passive powerhouse. In this beginner-friendly guide from Empire Build Academy, we break down recruitment, assignment, upgrades, and why those "minimal" buffs stack up over time. No more new-server envy—grab your daily freebie and boost your keep today! What Are Citizens in Evony? A Quick K50 Feature Breakdown Citizens are assignable NPCs that trickle +% buffs to production, healing, and more—think micro-boosts like 0.5-7K/hour ore without micromanaging. Previously locked to fresh servers, K50 rollout means everyone gets in. Qualities range from gray (basic) to gold (elite)—purples/golds shine, but greens/blues add up fast. Favian's take: "Not spectacular... but worth collecting daily." Pair with events for 2x gains—essential for T17 resource wars. How to Recruit Citizens: Daily Freebies & Gem Packs Spot them outside your keep or in the Tavern—recruit via the front icon or bottom menu. Free daily chance yields medals/fragments; extras cost gems (50K for 10x daily—hoarders, skip unless grinding). Pity System : Epic (purple/gold) guaranteed every 50 recruits. Packs : $4.99 for 10 chances + minor rewards—F2P verdict: "Not great value," but triples for speed. Favian's demo: 10x pull netted Jack fragments, purple Katherine, and medals—quick stamina/research bumps. Daily Free 0 Gems 1 Citizen Medal + Fragments Gem Buy (10x) 50K Gems Purples (e.g., Katherine), Blues (e.g., Collins) Event Pack $4.99 10 Chances + Material Chest Assigning Citizens: Quick Setup for Stamina, Resources & Healing Hit the top icon (or Tavern) for Assignment Mode—drag to buildings for targeted buffs. Quick Assign auto-places your best (e.g., purples to high-impact spots). Tavern +Stamina Recovery 1.8% Total (Multi-Citizen) Academy +Research Speed 3.5% (Juliet + Charlotte) Hospital +Healing Speed 2% (3 Citizens Stacked) Mines/Quarries +Ore/Stone Production 7K/Hour (Jack) Sawmill +Wood Output 3-5% (Greens + Blues) Switch to Overview Mode (bottom-right) for totals—Favian's post-recruit: +1.8% stamina, +3.5% research. Blues/greens fill gaps; purples anchor. Upgrading Citizens: Stars, Ascension & Fragment Grind Only purples/golds get the green arrow—use medals/fragments to boost stars (5 stars → 1-star ascension?). Favian's Katherine: Medals ready, but fragments short—daily recruits fix that. Star Levels : Feed fragments/medals—unlocks bigger buffs (e.g., +1% per star). Quality Scale : Gray (0.5%) → Green (1%) → Blue (2-3%) → Purple (5-7%) → Gold (10%+?). Grind via recruits—Favian's 10x: 5x Francis fragments + Murphy shards. No lower-quality upgrades—feed 'em as fodder. F2P & Low-Spender Tips: Maximize Citizens in K50 Meta This isn't a power spike—it's steady drip for long-haul grinds: Daily Routine : Free recruit + Quick Assign—stack Tavern/Academy first (SvS stamina gold). Gem Wisely : 50K (5K for one chance) for an extra 10 x chances Track Progress: Citizen List shows all—ascend 1 purple/week. Favian's plan: Monthly update—purples in mines for ore floods. New servers? Share your stacks! Final Thoughts: Citizens – Evony's Subtle K50 Lifeline? Citizens won't zero K50s, but +3.5% research and 7K/hour ore? Vital for F2P holding T1 traps. "Minimal but add up"—daily habit for 2025 meta edges. Your first recruit? Best assignment? Drop below—gold Katherine incoming? Seen server differences? Check EmpireBuildAcademy.com for K50 guides—subscribe for Wisdom Dome updates. Like if you're assigning daily—build smart, lords! #EvonyCitizens #EvonyK50Update #EvonyF2PTips #EvonyGuide2025 #KingsReturn

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