Franz Joseph I - Evony (Europe)
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Franz Joseph I – “The Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary, who was the architect of the Austro-Hungarian Empire’s dual.”
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Your Ultimate Guide to Franz Joseph I in Evony
Best Role: Ranged
Best Paired With: Ragnar, Sigurd, Algernon Sidney
Special Skill: Increases ranged troops’ attack by 50% and increases ranged troops and siege machines’ defense and HP by 40% when General is leading the army.
Is Franz Joseph I a strong general in Evony?
Franz Joseph I is a top-tier option for your primary Ranged PvP or Ranged Defense General. His kit delivers robust boosts to ranged troops’ attack and defense, though it’s limited by the fact that he can’t equip a Ranged Attack Skill Book. His Special Skill, Imperial Authority, steals the spotlight with a massive 50% increase to ranged attack and a 40% boost to the HP and defense of ranged troops and siege machines, providing immediate value. That said, despite the siege buff, he’s not ideal as a Siege General—there are far better choices available, and his additional siege buffs beyond the Special Skill are minimal..
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Franz Joseph I – Special Skill
An Evony General’s Special Skill is always active and requires no further development. Make sure to carefully review the description to confirm it meets your expectations.
Note that this General can be upgraded through the Evony General Ascending feature, with each ascended star level adding a new buff to his Special Skill.
Imperial Authority
Boosts ranged troops’ attack by 50% and enhances the defense and HP of ranged troops and siege machines by 40% when the General is leading the army.
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Ascended Special Skill Buffs
Here are the additional buffs that Franz Joseph I gains for his Special Skill at each ascended star level:
1 Star – Increases ranged troop attack by 10% and defense by 20%.
2 Star – Boosts the rate of attacking troop deaths converting to wounded by 8%.
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3 Star – Expands march size capacity by 8% and raises ranged troop attack by 10%.
4 Star – Enhances ranged troop defense by 15% and HP by 15%.
5 Star – Elevates ranged troop attack by 20%, plus increases defense and HP by 15%.
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Franz Joseph I – Specialties
These abilities become available once the Evony General hits level 25. Unlocking and upgrading them can be costly, requiring Gems and Runestones.
Ranged Troop Formation
Boosts ranged troop attack by 10% and defense by 10%.
Siege
Increases march size capacity by 6% and enhances attacking siege machine and ranged troop attack by 10%.
Ranged Troop Ares
Raises ranged troop attack by 10%, HP by 10%, and defense by 10%.
Austro-Hungarian
Elevates ranged troop attack by 40%, defense by 30%, and HP by 30%.
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Franz Joseph I – Builds
The following builds detail the recommended skill books and equipment refines based on your specific needs.
Ranged PvP
This setup is perfect for players focusing heavily on ranged troops. It prioritizes ranged attack and HP through equipment refines and skill books, maximizing damage output—especially in the early game when opponents often rely on mounted troops—while keeping your ranged march highly resilient.
Skill Books:
Level 4 Ranged Troop HP – Boosts ranged HP by 25%
Level 4 Ranged Troop Range Bonus – Extends ranged troop range by 100
Level 4 March Size – Increases march size by 12%
Equipment Refines:
Bow – Ranged Troop Attack % x4
Armor – Ranged Troop Defense % x4
Boots – Ranged Troop Defense % x4
Helmet – Ranged Troop HP % x4
Leg Armor – Ranged Troop HP % x4
Ring – Ranged Troop Attack % x4
