Evony General Guide and Build: Zhou Yu

Zhou Yu – “A strategist and military leader in the Eastern Han who is renowned for laying the foundation for the rise of Eastern Wu.”

Zhou Yu – Details

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Is Zhou Yu a good general in Evony?

Zhou Yu is a pure Defense General who works best with Ranged Troops or Siege Machines. However, overall, he is pretty disappointing with much better options for both troop types, even some free ones, such as Minamoto no Yoshitsune for a Ranged Defense General. This is largely due to a kit which tries to cover a lot of bases but doesn’t really deliver powerfully anywhere.

Zhou Yu – Special Skill

An Evony General’s Special Skill is always active and requires no development. Read the description carefully to ensure it is having the impact that you expect.

Please note, that this General can be ascended through the Evony General Ascending feature. Each ascended star level will add an additional buff to the General’s Special skill. Read our Evony General Ascending Guide for more details on Evony General Ascension.

Masterful Strategy

Increases in-city ranged troops and siege machines’ attack by 40%, and in-city ground troops and mounted troops’ defense and HP by 20% when General is the Main City Defense General.

Ascended Special Skill Buffs

Below are the additional buffs that an ascended Zhou Yu will receive to his Special Skill for each ascended star level.

• 1 Star – When General is the Main City Defense General, In-city Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Attack +10%, In-city Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Defense +15%
• 2 Star – When General is the Main City Defense General, In-city Ranged Troop Attack +20%, Healing Speed +10%
• 3 Star – When General is the Main City Defense General, In-city Siege Machine Attack +20%, In-city Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Defense and HP +20%
• 4 Star – When General is the Main City Defense General, In-city Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Attack +25%, In-city Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Defense and HP +10%
• 5 Star – When General is the Main City Defense General, In-city Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack, Defense and HP +20%

Zhou Yu – Specialities

These skills are unlocked once the Evony General reaches level 25. They can be expensive to develop, requiring Gems and Runestones. Read our Evony General Guide for more details.

Siege Machine Assault

• Siege Machine Attack +10%
• Siege Machine HP +10%

Fortification (Applied to Main City Defense General)

• In City Troop Attack +6%

War God

• All Troops Attack +6%

Battle of Red Cliffs

• In-city Troop Attack +25%
• In-city Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Defense +25%
• In-city Ranged Troop and Siege Machine HP +25%

Zhou Yu – Covenant

This General can also receive further buffs by establishing Covenants with other Generals. These buffs and the Generals they can form a Covenant with are outlined below. For more details on Covenants check out our Evony General Guide.

Generals

• Sun Ce
• Lu Xun
• Zhang Fei

Buffs

Covenant	Buff
War	In-City Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Defense +10% (A)
Cooperation	Healing Speed +5% (B)
Peace	In-City Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Attack +10% (A)
Faith	In-City Ranged Troop and Siege Machine HP +10% (A) In-City Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Defense +10% (B)
Honor	In-City Ground Troop and Mounted Troop HP +10% (A)
Civilization	In-City Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack +10% (A) In-City Troop HP +10% (A)

Key: (A) = only effective for this General and (B) = takes effect unconditionally.

Zhou Yu – Builds

The below builds outline which skill books and equipment refines you should use depending on your requirements. Alternatively, create your very own build with our Evony General Equipment and Buff Calculator.

Ranged Defense

Range defense build for players who are very range focused or do not want the gem repair cost associated with siege machines. Although not as powerful as a siege defense, it is still very effective.

• Skill Books:
• Lvl 4 Ranged Troop Attack – Ranged Attack +25%
• Lvl 4 Ranged Troop HP – Ranged HP +25%
• Lvl 4 Ranged Troop Range Bonus – Ranged Troop Range +100
• 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

Siege Defense

Everything for this build is focused on improving a very heavy siege city defense. This is likely only viable for big spenders as the gem repair cost could be very high. However, it is particularly potent and will cause huge damage to the attacker. HP is added to give a bit more durability to your siege machines.

• Skill Books:
• Lvl 4 Siege Machine Attack – Siege Attack +25%
• Lvl 4 Siege Machine Range Bonus – Siege Machine Range +200
• Lvl 4 Siege Machine HP – Siege HP +25%
• 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

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