Sei Shonagon - Evony (Japan)
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Sei Shonagon – “A writer from Japan’s Heian period, renowned for her work The Pillow Book.”
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Your Ultimate Guide to Sei Shonagon in Evony
Best Role: Siege
Best Paired With: Not yet tested
Special Skill: Increases siege machines’ attack and HP by 40% when General is leading the army. Increases ranged troops and siege machines’ defense by 45% when General brings any Dragon or Spiritual Beast.
Is Sei Shonagon a strong general in Evony?
Sei Shonagon shines as a primary Siege PvP General and is equally impressive—if not superior—as a Siege Defense General. To unlock her full potential, however, she needs to be paired with a Dragon or Spiritual Beast. Her Special Skill, Heian Grace, only delivers its complete 45% siege machine defense boost when this requirement is met. Even without it, the skill still enhances siege machine attack and HP by 40%.
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Sei Shonagon – Special Skill
An Evony General’s Special Skill is always active and requires no additional development. Carefully review the description to ensure it aligns with your expectations.
Note that this General can be upgraded via the Evony General Ascending feature, with each ascended star level adding a new buff to her Special Skill.
Heian Grace
Boosts siege machines’ attack and HP by 40% when the General leads the army. Additionally, increases ranged troops’ and siege machines’ defense by 45% when the General is equipped with any Dragon or Spiritual Beast.
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Ascended Special Skill Buffs
Here are the extra buffs that Sei Shonagon gains for her Special Skill at each ascended star level:
1 Star – Boosts siege machine attack by 10%, and defense and HP by 10%.
2 Star – Increases the rate of attacking troop deaths converting to wounded by 8%.
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3 Star – Raises ranged troop and siege machine attack by 15%, and siege machine HP by 20%.
4 Star – Enhances siege machine attack by 15%, and ranged troop and siege machine defense by 10%.
5 Star – Elevates siege machine attack by 20%, and defense and HP by 20%.
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Sei Shonagon – Specialties
These abilities unlock when the Evony General reaches level 25. Developing them can be costly, requiring Gems and Runestones.
Siege Machine Formation
Increases siege machine attack by 10% and defense by 10%.
Bash
Boosts ranged troop and siege machine attack by 10%.
Siege Machine Ares
Enhances siege machine attack by 10%, HP by 10%, and defense by 10%.
The Pillow Book
Raises ranged troop and siege machine attack by 35%, siege machine defense by 30%, and siege machine HP by 30%.
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Sei Shonagon – Builds
The following builds specify the recommended skill books and equipment refines based on your goals.
Siege PvP
This build is tailored to enhance a heavily siege-focused march. It’s likely most practical for high-spending players due to the steep gem repair costs, but it delivers exceptional power and inflicts massive damage on opponents.
Skill Books:
Level 4 Siege Machine Attack – Increases siege attack by 25%
Level 4 Siege Machine Range Bonus – Extends siege machine range by 200
Level 4 March Size – Boosts march size by 12%
Equipment Refines:
Axe – Siege Machine Attack % x4
Armor – Siege Machine Defense % x4
Boots – Siege Machine Defense % x4
Helmet – Siege Machine HP % x4
Leg Armor – Siege Machine HP % x4
Ring – Siege Machine Attack % x4
