Hermes - Evony (Other)
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Hermes – “The Greek god of messengers, one of the Twelve Olympians, who swiftly travels between the divine and mortal realms.”
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Your Ultimate Guide to Hermes in Evony
Best Role: Mounted PvP
Best Paired With: Artemis, George Monck, Hestia
Special Skill: Increases mounted troops’ attack and HP by 50% and March Size by 12% when General is leading the army.
Is Hermes a strong general in Evony?
Hermes is a top-tier option for Mounted Troops, shining in attack, defense, and monster hunting. His standout feature is his capacity to command huge marches, beginning with a 12% march size boost from his Special Skill, God of Messengers. This grows significantly through his Specialties and Covenants, peaking at an remarkable 38% when fully optimized. With no Skill Book limitations, you can amplify his strengths further, making him one of the most adaptable Mounted Generals in the game.
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Hermes – Special Skill
An Evony General’s Special Skill is always active and requires no additional development. Carefully review the description to ensure it delivers the results you anticipate.
Note that this General can be upgraded via the Evony General Ascending feature, with each ascended star level adding an extra buff to his Special Skill.
God of Messengers
Boosts mounted troops’ attack and HP by 50% and increases march size by 12% when the General is leading the army.
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Ascended Special Skill Buffs
Here are the additional buffs that Hermes gains for his Special Skill at each ascended star level:
1 Star – Increases mounted troop attack by 10%, and mounted troop defense and HP by 10%.
2 Star – Boosts the rate of attacking troop deaths converting to wounded by 8%.
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3 Star – Raises mounted troop and ground troop attack by 20%, and defense and HP by 15%.
4 Star – Enhances mounted troop defense by 20% and HP by 20%.
5 Star – Elevates mounted troop attack by 25%, and increases ground troop and mounted troop defense and HP by 25%.
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Hermes – Specialties
These abilities become available once the Evony General reaches level 25. Unlocking and upgrading them can be costly, requiring Gems and Runestones.
Mounted Troop Assault
Boosts mounted troop attack by 10% and HP by 10%.
Annihilation
Increases march size capacity by 6% and enhances attacking mounted troop and ground troop attack by 10%.
Mounted Troop Ares
Raises mounted troop attack by 10%, HP by 10%, and defense by 10%.
Top Speed
Elevates ground troop and mounted troop attack by 40%, defense by 40%, and increases march size capacity by 10%.
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Hermes – Builds
The following builds specify the recommended skill books and equipment refines based on your needs.
Mounted Defense
This setup concentrates entirely on maximizing mounted troop defense, making it valuable in specific situations, such as defending against a powerful ground troop assault.
Skill Books:
Level 4 Mounted Troop HP – Increases mounted HP by 25%
Level 4 Mounted Troop Defense – Boosts mounted defense by 25%
Level 4 Mounted Troop Attack – Enhances mounted attack by 25%
Equipment Refines:
Spear – Mounted Troop Attack % x4
Armor – Mounted Troop Defense % x4
Boots – Mounted Troop Defense % x4
Helmet – Mounted Troop HP % x4
Leg Armor – Mounted Troop HP % x4
Ring – Mounted Troop Attack % x4
