Narses

Narses – “A military strategist of the Byzantine Empire who conquered the Ostrogothic Kingdom and is regarded as one of the greatest generals of the Byzantine Empire.”

Narses – Details

Is Narses a good general in Evony?

Narses is an incredible debuff General who can be used effectively in your Sub Cities for PvP. In particular, he will bring huge debuffs to enemy Ground Troops and Mounted Troops. Indeed, his Special Skill, Hammer of the Goths, decreases enemy Ground Troop attack by 50% and enemy Ground Troop and Mounted Troop defense by 40%.

Narses – 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.

Hammer of the Goths

Reduces enemy ground troops’ attack by 50% and enemy ground troops and mounted troops’ defense by 40% when General is leading the army.

Ascended Special Skill Buffs

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

• 1 Star – Enemy Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Defense -10%, Enemy Ranged Troop and Siege Machine HP -20%.
• 2 Star – Enemy Ground Troop Defense -20%; when General is the Mayor, Death into Survival Rate in this Subordinate City +20%.
• 3 Star – Enemy Ground Troop HP -20%; when General is the Mayor, Traning Speed in this Subordinate City +20%.
• 4 Star – Enemy Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Defense -25% and HP -25%.
• 5 Star – Enemy Ground Troop Attack -30%, Enemy Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Defense and HP -15%.

Narses – 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.

Mounted Troop Assault

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

Snipe

• Enemy Troop Attack -10%

War God

• All Troops Attack +6%

Battle of Taginae

• Enemy Ground Troop Attack -35%
• Enemy Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Defense -25%
• Enemy Ground Troop and Mounted Troop HP -25%

Narses – Builds

It is a good idea to focus your sub-cities on building one troop type and tilting the general build towards this. The below builds outline which skill books and equipment refines you should use depending on the troop type you prefer. However, Narses is well suited to Mounted troops.

Ranged PvP

This build works well for a sub city which has focused on the ranged troop type.

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

Mounted PvP

This build works well for a sub city which has focused on the mounted troop type.

• Skill Books:
• Lvl 4 Mounted Troop HP – Mounted Troop HP +25%
• Lvl 4 Mounted Troop Speed – Mounted Troop Speed +20%
• Lvl 4 Mounted Troop Attack – Mounted Troop 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

Siege PvP

This build works well for a sub city which has focused on the siege troop type.

• Skill Books:
• Lvl 4 Siege Machine Attack – Siege Attack +25%
• Lvl 4 Siege Machine 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

Ground PvP

This build works well for a sub city which has focused on the ground troop type.

• Skill Books:
• Lvl 4 Ground Troop Attack – Ground Attack +25%
• Lvl 4 Ground Troop HP – Ground HP +25%
• Lvl 4 Ground Troop Speed – Ground Speed +20%
• Equipment Refines:
• Sword– Ground Troop Attack % x4
• Armor – Ground Troop Defense % x4
• Boots – Ground Troop Defense % x4
• Helmet – Ground Troop HP % x4
• Leg Armor – Ground Troop HP % x4
• Ring – Ground Troop Attack % x4

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