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Darius I - Evony (Other)

Darius I - Evony (Other)

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Darius I – “The King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire.”

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Your Ultimate Guide to Darius I in Evony

Your Ultimate Guide to Darius I in Evony

Best Role: Sub City

Best Paired With: N/A

Special Skill: Reduces enemy ground troops’ attack by 35%, and enemy ground troops and mounted troops’ HP by 20% when General is leading the army.


Can Darius I be considered a skilled general in Evony?


Darius I is a specialized Attack Sub City General. His unique ability effectively decreases enemy ground troop attack and HP when his sub city is attacked or used in defence. Furthermore, he also lowers enemy mounted troop HP, but this feature is not as crucial since their HP is already quite low.

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Darius I - Special Skill


A general in Evony always has their special skill active without needing any development. Make sure to carefully read the description to see the impact it has.


Keep in mind, you can ascend this general through the Evony General Ascending feature. Each star level added will give an extra boost to the general's special skill.


Great King of Persia


This special skill reduces enemy ground troops' attack by 35% and enemy ground troops' and mounted troops' HP by 20% when the general is leading the army.

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Ascended Special Skill Buffs


Here's a rundown of the extra buffs that an ascended Darius I will get for his Special Skill at each ascended star level:


1 Star: Enemies on the ground and mounted troops will have their defence and HP reduced by 10%.


2 Star: Enemies on the ground and mounted troops will have their attack reduced by 10%; when Darius I is the Mayor, Training Speed in this Subordinate City will increase by 15%.

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3 Star Power: Reduce enemy ground and mounted troop attack by 15%! When the General becomes Mayor, increase the survival rate in this city by 15%.


4 Star Power: Boost your defense! Reduce enemy ground and mounted troop attack by 20% and decrease your HP by 20%.


5 Star Power: Strengthen your defences! Lower enemy ground and mounted troop attack, defence, and HP by 15%.

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Darius I – Specialties


Did you know that once your Evony General reaches level 25, you can unlock some cool new skills? Keep in mind that these skills can be a bit pricey to upgrade, as they require Gems and Runestones.


Here's a peek at the skills you can unlock:


Ground Troop Assault: Boosts Ground Troop Attack and HP by 10%


Snipe: Decreases Enemy Troop Attack by 10%


Ground Troop Ares: Increases Ground Troop Attack, HP, and Defence by 10%


King of Countries: Reduces Enemy Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Attack and HP by 20%

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Darius I - Building for Success


When building up your sub cities, it's a smart move to focus on one troop type and adjust your overall build accordingly. Below, you'll find some suggested skill books and equipment refines to enhance your preferred troop type.


For those leaning towards Ranged troops in PvP battles, this build is tailored just for you!


Skill Books:

Lvl 4 Ranged Troop Attack: Ranged Attack +25%

Lvl 4 Ranged Troop Range Bonus: Ranged Troop Range +100

Lvl 4 Ranged Troop HP: Ranged HP +25%


Equipment Refines:

Bow: Ranged Troop Attack % x4

Armor: Ranged Troop Defence % x4

Boots: Ranged Troop Defence % x4

Helmet: Ranged Troop HP % x4

Leg Armor: Ranged Troop HP % x4

Ring: Ranged Troop Attack % x4

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