Epic PvE General: How to Unlock and Use Maria Theresa

A Legendary Queen

Before diving into her skills, let’s take a moment to appreciate the story behind the general.

In 1748, Maria Theresa, a brilliant and iron-willed ruler of the Habsburg dynasty, secured her place in history. She ended the Austrian War of Succession through sharp political strategy and led Austria into a golden age. Facing threats at home and abroad, she reformed the government, inspired her military, and stabilized a fragmented empire.

Her achievements made her one of Europe’s most celebrated queens—and in Evony, her in-game power reflects that same greatness.

Why Maria Theresa Is a Good PvE General in Evony

So, what makes Maria Theresa so good for PvE?

🔹 Special Skill – Queen of Hungary

This skill becomes active when Maria Theresa leads your army against monsters:

• Base Effect: Mounted troops’ attack, defense, and HP +45%; stamina cost -20%.

• ★1 – +10% double-item drop rate, +5% march speed to monsters.

• ★2 – Monsters’ attack -10%, +10% march speed.

• ★3 – March size +10%, stamina cost -5%.

• ★4 – Mounted troop attack +30%.

• ★5 – Additional +10% item drop rate, -5% stamina cost.

Her skill set is clearly designed for PvE monster hunting, making her a good choice if you want to farm efficiently.

Maria Theresa’s Max Specialties

When maxed out, Maria Theresa becomes a monster-slaying powerhouse:

• Hunter – Monsters’ attack -15%

• Strike – March speed +10%; mounted troop attack while marching +20%

• Mounted Troop Ares – Attack, HP, and defense +10%

• War of Succession – Ground & mounted troops’ attack and defense +25% vs. monsters; march speed +30%

With these buffs, she rivals or outshines many other PvE generals in Evony.

How to Get Maria Theresa: Hecate’s Moon Event Guide

Currently, there’s only one way to get Maria Theresa—and it’s through the Hecate’s Moon event. But don’t worry, we’ll walk you through it step-by-step.

Step 1: Summon Hecate with the Underworld Key

You can earn Underworld Keys from daily activity rewards or purchase them through event packages. Once you have a key, summon Hecate. Her incarnations will appear near your castle—such as Pan, Sphinx, or Hydra.

Step 2: Locate Bosses with the Lunar Sacred Mirror

Hecate’s incarnations disappear after a few minutes, so don’t waste time. Use Lunar Sacred Mirrors to instantly locate nearby bosses. These mirrors and keys are available via:

• Activity 80: 1 Key + 4 Mirrors

• Activity 110: 1 Key + 4 Mirrors

• Packages (e.g., Triple Goddess Radiance): 1 Key + 8 Mirrors

Step 3: Defeat Incarnations & Face Hecate’s True Form

Each time you defeat an incarnation, you have a chance to earn Radiant Night Torches. Once your event score reaches certain thresholds, more torches are awarded. During each round, Hecate’s True Form appears up to 3 times.

When she appears, you’ll be able to choose:

• Black Moon Hecate – Difficulty Level

• New Moon Hecate – Type of troops to bring

• Underworld Moon Hecate – Buff strength from Trial Temple

💡 Pro Tip: The third buff (Underworld Moon Hecate) tends to be the strongest.

How Many Torches Do You Need?

• You need 30 Maria Theresa fragments to unlock her.

• Each fragment costs 80 Radiant Night Torches.

• Total: 2,400 Radiant Night Torches required to fully redeem her.

Yes, it’s a grind—but one that’s absolutely worth it if you’re serious about PvE.

Is Maria Theresa the Best Monster-Killer in Evony?

While several generals in Evony excel at PvE, Maria Theresa stands out due to her stamina reduction, double drop boosts, and powerful mounted troop buffs. She’s a good choice for players who want to hunt efficiently without burning through stamina.

We’ve tested her against other top-tier monster killers, and she performs good across multiple levels and stamina-efficiency metrics.

Maria Theresa’s Strength & Usage