Ban Chao is a renowned general in Chinese history, honored with the title “Protector General of the Western Regions” by the Han government. In Evony, Ban Chao serves as a Duty General who provides powerful buffs when assigned as an Archer Tower Officer. This article introduces Ban Chao’s story, special skills, specialties, and how to obtain him.

The Story of Ban Chao
In 73 AD, the Han Dynasty launched a campaign against the Northern Huns, making the Western Regions a key strategic area. As the Han envoy, Ban Chao led 36 men on a long and uncertain mission to unite the Western Regions.
He launched a surprise attack on the Hun camp overnight, forcing their king to make a decision by presenting the head of the Hun emissary. Ban Chao established a stronghold in the Western Regions and spent 31 years bringing all 50 countries there under Han control. His extraordinary achievements earned him the title of Dingyuan Marquis.
Over three decades, Ban Chao’s reputation spread widely across the Western Regions. Known for his military strategy and bravery, he left a lasting impact on Han Dynasty history.
Ban Chao’s Special Skills
Western Regions: When Ban Chao is the Archer Tower Officer, this skill reduces enemy mounted troops’ attack by 20% and increases your in-city ranged troops’ attack by 20%.
As an Awakened General, Ban Chao’s Special Skill grows stronger with each ascension star, each providing unique attribute boosts, as shown below.

The Specialties of General (Max Level Attributes)
- Ground Troop Assault: Ground Troop Attack & HP +10%
- Sabotage: Enemy Troop Defense -10%
- Sage (Applied to Archer Tower Officer): Archer Tower Attack +90%
- Guard the Western Regions: Enemy Mounted Troop Attack -20%, Archer Tower Attack +100%

How to Obtain Ban Chao
- Recruit from Tavern
- Use Gems to refresh Generals in the Tavern and use Gold to recruit him. Upgrading the level of the Tavern increases the probability of refreshing Epic Historic Generals.
- General Portrait Exhibition – General Hall I Historic General
- Participate in the General Portrait Exhibition and redeem the second item “General Hall I Historic General” for a chance to summon him.
- King’s Scheme – Epic Historic General (Rare)
- You can also summon him by participating in King’s Scheme and redeeming the second item “Epic Historic General (Rare)”.
- Event
- Some events may include Ban Chao in the pool, so players need to pay attention to Evony’s events.