Nero

Nero – “A Roman Emperor who ruled with tyranny and extravagance.”

Nero – Details

Is Nero a good general in Evony?

Nero is a pure Evony Attack Sub City General. He is great all-around with HP debuffs to all Evony Troop Types. This makes him particularly effective against Ground Troops. This Evony General is a great option for low spenders as he is available in the Tavern.

Nero – 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.

Bloodlust

Reduces enemy troops’ HP by 15% when General is leading the army.

Ascended Special Skill Buffs

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

• 1 Star – Enemy Troop HP -10%.
• 2 Star – Enemy Troop HP -10%; when General is the Mayor, Training Speed in this Subordinate City +10%.
• 3 Star – Enemy Troop Defense -10%; when General is the Mayor, Death into Survival Rate in this Subordinate City +10%.
• 4 Star – Enemy Troop Attack -5% and Defense -10%.
• 5 Star – Enemy Troop Attack -10%.

Nero – 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 Defense

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

Sabotage

• Enemy Troop Defense -10%

Ruler (Applied to Subordinate City Mayor)

• Increases Troop Capacity in Subordinate City +36%

Blood Emperor

• Enemy Troop HP -16%

Nero – 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, Nero is well suited to Mounted Troops.

Ranged PvP

This build works well for a sub-city that 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 that 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 that 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 that 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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