Evony’s new general, Algernon Sidney, who has released with the 2024 Halloween events, shows his strength based on great buffs on ranged troops. We have put together a comprehensive guide on how to use this general. The guide includes Algernon Sidney’s acquisition methods, buffs, comparison with Ragnar, and general combinations. If you are interested, please continue reading.
The Story of Algernon Sidney
In 17th-century England, Algernon Sidney stood as a symbol of idealism and revolution. His life was a blend of political struggle and romantic heroism.
In 1683, as the Stuart Restoration cast a shadow of tension over British politics, a plot known as the “Rye House Plot” emerged. Sidney’s reputation and staunch support for republicanism made him a key target.
During his subsequent trial, Sidney exhibited extraordinary courage and dignity. He delivered a powerful defense, attempting to awaken the court and society at large to the values of truth and justice. Despite this, he was condemned and executed on December 7, 1683.
Yet Sidney’s legacy did not perish with him. The truths once hidden by conspiracy now blaze brightly, guiding humanity in its pursuit of freedom.
How to Obtain Algernon Sidney
This general is not limited, and it is not only available during special events. We have summarized two common ways to obtain him.
Historic General Summoning
Algernon Sidney has been included in the event’s reward list as a permanent general. Every time the event starts, we will have the opportunity to summon Algernon Sidney here using “Epic Historic General (Glory)”. However, during Evony’s Halloween event in 2024, the probability of obtaining this general has been greatly increased.
General Tokens
This general is available in many general tokens, but the probability of getting this general is highest in “Epic Historic General (Premium)”, so we highlight this token here.
We can get the token through the following ways.
- Champion Loyalty Rewards
- Gem Purchase Event
- The highest tier of packages, such as:
- VIP Premium Package
- Covenant Stone Sale Package
- Imperial Optional Package
- Limited Offer Monthly Package
- Decoration Collection Package
- Diviner’s Card Case Package (Divination of Fate event)
- Luxury Dragon Treasures Package (Dragon Treasures event)
- Ocean Offering 6th-level Package (Poseidon’s Day event)
- Fortune Epic Package (Lucky Jackpot event)
- Super Undersea Exploration Sale Package (Explore Sunken Temple event)
- ……
Special Skill: Patriot’s Radiance
Increases ranged troops’ attack and defense by 45% and ranged troops and siege machines’ HP by 30% when he is leading the army to attack.
- Ranged troop attack +15% and HP +10%
- Marching troop death-into-wounded rate +8%
- When attacking, ranged troop attack +25% and march size capacity +8%
- Marching ranged troop defense and HP +15%
- Marching ranged troop and siege machine attack +40%; March size capacity and marching ranged troop and siege machine HP +10%
Four Maximum Specialties
- Ranged Troop Assault: ranged troop attack and HP +10%
- Siege: march size capacity +6%; attacking siege machine and ranged troop attack +10%
- Ranged Troop Ares: ranged troop attack, HP, and defense +10%
- Whig Patriot: ranged troop attack +40%; attacking ranged troop and siege machine HP and defense +25%
Covenant Buffs & Activation
Algernon Sidney’s covenanted generals are William Wallace, John Churchill, and Merlin.
- War: marching ranged troop attack +5%
- Cooperation: reinforcing ranged troop attack +5%
- Peace: marching ranged troop attack +5%
- Faith: march size capacity +8%; march speed +10%
- Honor: marching ranged troop defense +5%
- Civilization: marching ranged troop attack +5% and HP +10%
Each of the above 6 covenants requires 50 covenant stones to unlock.
We can get the “Covenant Stone” from daily activity and the corresponding package.
- Daily activity
If our daily activity reaches 50, we can get 1 covenant stone, if it reaches 80, we can get 2, and if it reaches 110, we can get 4.
- Package
Purchase the Covenant Stone Sale package, which contains 50 covenant stones.
However, after unlocking, the basic attributes of the general and the covenanted general must reach a certain value to activate the corresponding buff. See the figure below for specific requirements.
Algernon Sidney vs. Ragnar
Dimensions of comparison | Algernon Sidney | Ragnar | |
|---|---|---|---|
Initial Special Skill | Ranged attack +45% Ranged defense +45% Ranged & siege HP +30% | Range attack +45% Ranged defense +45% Ranged & siege HP +35% (with a dragon or spiritual beast) | |
Ascending Buffs | 1※ | Ranged attack +15% Ranged HP +10% | Ranged attack +15% (marching) Ranged defense +10% (marching) |
2※ | Death-into-wounded rate +8% (marching) | Death-into-wounded rate +8% (marching) | |
3※ | Ranged attack +25% (attacking) March size cap +8% | March size cap +8% Ranged HP +10% (attacking) | |
4※ | Ranged defense +15% (marching) Ranged HP +15% (marching) | Ranged attack +10% (marching) Ranged defense +10% (marching) Ranged HP +10% (marching) | |
5※ | Ranged & siege attack +40% (marching) March size cap +10% Ranged & siege HP +10% (marching) | Ranged attack +35% (marching) Ranged defense +20% (marching) Ranged HP +20% (marching) | |
Specialty | 1 | Ranged attack +10% Ranged HP +10% | Ranged attack +10% Ranged defense +10% |
2 | March size cap +6% Ranged & siege attack +10% (attacking) | ||
3 | Ranged attack +10% Ranged HP +10% Ranged defense +10% | ||
4 | Ranged attack +40% Ranged & siege HP +25% (attacking) Ranged & siege defense +25% (attacking) | Ranged attack +45% (marching) Ranged defense +25% (marching) Ranged HP +25% (marching) | |
Covenant | 1 | RA +5% (marching) | |
2 | Ranged attack +5% (reinforcing) | March speed +10% | |
3 | Ranged attack +5% (marching) | Ranged troop training cap +10% | |
4 | March size cap +8% March speed +10% | Ranged defense +5% (marching) In-rally Ranged attack +10% | |
5 | Ranged defense +5% (marching) | Ranged HP +10% (marching) | |
6 | Ranged attack +5% (marching) Ranged HP +10% (marching) | Ranged attack +5% (marching) Ranged defense +5% (marching) | |
General Skin | Ranged attack +10 (marching) Enemy ground & mounted defense -10% | ||
Based on the above comparison, we can see that many of Algernon Sidney’s buffs for ranged troops are not limited to attack or march, so his buffs are more widely applicable.
If we only consider the attack aspect, the two values are comparable. See the table below for specific summary data.
General | Attack | Defense | HP | March Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Algernon Sidney | Main | +210 | +100 | +120 | +24 |
Assistant | +130 | +85 | +85 | +6 | |
Ragnar | Main | +200 | +135 | +120 | +14 |
Assistant | +140 | +95 | +80 | +6 | |
When calculating buff values, we include the following dimensions:
- Ranged Troop Attack/Defense/HP
- Marching/Attacking Ranged Troop Attack/Defense/HP
Algernon Sidney’s Combinations
Main General | Assistant General | Assistant General Maximum Key Buff Bonus | Ranged Attack Skill Book | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ranged Attack | Ranged Defense | Ranged HP | March Size Capacity | |||
Algernon Sidney | Sigurd | 125 | 100 | 105 | 8 | √ |
Merlin | 120 | 85 | 80 | 5 | √ | |
125 | 95 | 45 | 0 | √ | ||
Godfrey of Bouillon | 95 | 45 | 70 | 0 | √ | |
Tachibana Ginchiyo | 105 | 95 | 95 | 0 | × | |
Mihai | 95 | 95 | 45 | 0 | √ | |
Louis IX | 110 | 85 | 20 | 6 | × | |
In summary, our most recommended combination is Main General Algernon Sidney & Assistant General Sigurd. This combination improves the three key dimensions of ranged troops better than other combinations and also has a good march size buff.
Algernon Sidney’s special skill conflicts with Ragnar and Eleanor, so they cannot be used together.
In addition, Algernon Sidney can also be paired with generals such as Douglas, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, Simeon the Great, and Subutai. Still, we do not recommend these combinations because of their strength and cost-effectiveness.
