John Buford

John Buford – “The famous cavalry officer who fought for the Union as a brigadier general during the American Civil War.”

John Buford – Details

Is John Buford a good general in Evony?

Although John Buford is only a Purple Historic General, he does have quite a bit of utility that can go further into the game versus some other Generals of the same rarity. He is primarily a Monster Hunting General due to his Special Skill, Tenacious Cavalry Officer, which increases the attack of Mounted Troops on Monsters by 30%.

As you progress you will start to get better Generals who take over from John Buford as your rally leader when attacking Monsters. However, due to his Special Skill outlined above, he can continue to make a useful Assistant General past this point.

John Buford – 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.

Tenacious Cavalry Officer

Increases mounted troops’ attack by 30% and increases ranged troops and siege machines’ attack by 15% when General is leading the army to attack monsters.

John Buford – 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.

Hunter

• Monsters Attack -15%

Rush

• March Speed to Monsters

Mounted Troop Ares

• Mounted Troop Attack +10%
• Mounted Troop HP +10%
• Mounted Troop Defense +10%

John Buford – Builds

The below builds outline which skill books and equipment refines you should use depending on your requirements.

Big Prey Hunter

This build is ideal for players who are looking to take down big monster prey. It sacrifices everything in favor of mounted attack and mounted HP via equipment refines and skill books.

This build will ensure you do maximum damage to boss monsters on the first hit. This will minimize your losses and allow you to take on higher-level bosses for better rewards.

• Skill Books:
• Lvl 4 Mounted Troop Attack Against Monster – Mounted Attack Against Monster +45%
• Lvl 4 Mounted Troop Attack – Mounted Attack +25%
• Lvl 4 March Size – March Size +12%
• 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

Looter Hunter Hybrid

This build will allow you to take down big boss monsters whilst also maximizing your loot return. It replaces the march size skill book with the luck skill book to increase the double item drop rate.

This will of course decrease your damage output slightly. However, the double drops are good compensation.

• Skill Books:
• Lvl 4 Mounted Troop Attack Against Monster – Mounted Attack Against Monster +45%
• Lvl 4 Luck – Double Items Drop Rate +18%
• Lvl 4 Mounted Troop Attack – Mounted Attack +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

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