Marco Polo is best known as the legendary Italian explorer whose extensive travels across Asia and vivid accounts of China captivated the Western world. In Evony, he appears not as a chronicler but as an Epic Historic General specializing in leading mounted troops. As a new cavalry general, many players are wondering: Is Marco Polo stronger than Napoleon (Prime)? And what are the best general combinations for him? This guide will help you find out.
Marco Polo: A Brief Historical Background
In 1271, a young and curious Marco Polo set out from Venice along the Silk Road, eager to discover distant lands. His journey brought him deep into the heart of the Mongol Empire—one of the largest and most powerful empires in history.
After enduring harsh deserts and towering mountains, he finally reached the East. There, his wit and intelligence earned him the favor of Kublai Khan, who appointed him as a trusted envoy. Marco Polo was awestruck by the imperial court’s grandeur, the richness of Eastern culture, and the bustling markets and canals—like stepping into a living dream.
He returned to Venice in 1295 after more than two decades abroad. However, shortly afterward, he was captured during a naval conflict with Genoa. While imprisoned, he dictated his incredible adventures to a fellow inmate. These stories were later compiled into The Travels of Marco Polo—a vivid chronicle that introduced the wonders of the East to Europe and inspired generations of explorers.
Marco Polo’s legacy is one of curiosity, courage, and cultural connection – traits that now live on in Evony through his battlefield leadership.
Special Skill
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Marching troop death into wounded rate +8%
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When attacking, mounted troop attack +30%, march size capacity +8%
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Enemy ground troop and mounted troop defense and HP -10%
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Marching mounted troop attack +40%, defense and HP +25%
Four Max-level Specialties
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Mounted Troop Formation: mounted troop attack and defense +10%
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Annihilation: march size capacity +6%; attacking mounted troop and ground troop attack +10%
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Mounted Troop Ares: mounted troop attack, HP, and defense +10%
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The Million: marching mounted troop attack +50% and HP +30%; march size capacity +15%
Covenant Generals & Buffs
Marco Polo’s Covenant Attributes
Marco Polo comes with a series of Covenant bonuses that significantly enhance mounted troops, especially in rally scenarios. Here’s a breakdown of each:
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War Covenant: Mounted Troop Attack +5%
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Cooperation Covenant: March Speed +10%
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Peace Covenant: Mounted Troop Training Capacity +10%
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Faith Covenant: In-Rally Mounted Troop Attack +5%; Mounted Troop Attack +5%
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Honor Covenant: In-Rally Mounted Troop Attack +10%
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Civilization Covenant: Mounted Troop Defense and HP +10%
These buffs make Marco Polo an especially valuable general for players who focus on mounted troop builds and alliance rallies.
How to Obtain Marco Polo
There are several ways to obtain Marco Polo during the 2024 Regata Storica event in Evony. The drop rates vary depending on the method and item used:
🔹 General Tokens
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Epic General Token
During Regata Storica, the chance of pulling Marco Polo increases to 5.77%. -
Epic Historic General Token
Marco Polo has a 8.24% chance of appearing during the event. -
Epic Historic General (Premium)
The drop rate goes up to 14.71% in Regata Storica.
🔹 Historic General Summoning Event
During Regata Storica, Marco Polo is also added to the Historic General Summoning Event pool. Players can use Epic Historic General (Glory) tokens to summon from this event pool.
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The chance of obtaining Marco Polo during this time is as high as 17.50%.
Please note: After the Regata Storica event ends, the probability of summoning Marco Polo will decrease, but he may still remain in the reward pool for future events.
Marco Polo vs. Napoleon (Prime)
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Marco Polo
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Napoleon (Prime)
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Special Skill
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MA +45
MD +40
MHP +40
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MA +50
MD +30
MHP +30
(Need a dragon or spiritual beast)
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1 Red Star
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MA +25
MHP +15
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GA & MA +10
GD & MD +5
GHP & MHP +5
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2 Red Star
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death into wounded +8
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death into wounded +10
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3 Red Star
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MA +30
March size capacity +8
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GA & MA +15
March size capacity +8
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4 Red Star
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Enemy GD & MD -10
Enemy GHP & MHP -10
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MD +25
MHP +30
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5 Red Star
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MA +40
MD +25
MHP +25
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MA +35
MD +30
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Specialty 1
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MA +10
MD +10
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MA +10
MD +10
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Specialty 2
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March size capacity +6
MA & GA +10
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March speed +10
MA +20
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Specialty 3
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MA +10
MD +10
MHP +10
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MA +10
MD +10
MHP +10
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Specialty 4
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MA +50
MHP +30
March size capacity +15
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MA +40
MD +30
Enemy RA & SA -15
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Covenant
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MA +5 (1st)
March speed +10 (2nd)
MA +5 (4th)
MD +10 (5th)
MHP +10 (6th)
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March size capacity +5 (2nd)
MA & GA +8 (5th)
MA +12 (6th)
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General Skin
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–
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MA +10
Enemy GHP -20
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Total
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MA +230
MD +95
MHP +130
March size capacity +29
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MA +220
MD +140
MHP +75
March size capacity +13
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Marco Polo vs. Napoleon (Prime)
Based on the stats above, Marco Polo has lower cavalry defense than Napoleon (Prime) but makes up for it with higher cavalry HP and greater march size. This makes him a viable alternative depending on your build priorities.
Note:
GA/GD/GHP = Ground troop attack/defense/HP
MA/MD/MHP = Mounted troop attack/defense/HP
RA = Ranged troop attack
SA = Siege machine attack
Recommended Pairings for Marco Polo
Marco Polo conflicts with the following generals due to overlapping specialties or buffs:
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Napoleon (Prime)
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Poligenus
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Mordred
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George A. Custer
As a result, we do not recommend pairing him with these generals.
However, after extensive testing, we’ve identified six effective general combinations where Marco Polo performs well. The table below summarizes each pair’s bonuses to cavalry stats and march size when all buffs are fully active. You can choose the pairing that best suits your playstyle or battle strategy.
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Main General
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Assistant General
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Mounted Troop Attack
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Mounted Troop Defense
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Mounted Troop HP
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March Size Capacity
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Attack with Lv4 Mounted Troop Attack Skill Book
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Marco Polo
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Hestia
(Need a dragon or spiritual beast）
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+365
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+195
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+215
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+29
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390
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Washington (Prime)
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+355
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+150
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+215
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+55
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380
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Zhao Yun
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+335
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+115
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+170
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+35
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360
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André Masséna
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+360
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+150
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+150
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+47
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360
(Can not use)
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Martinus
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+366
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+115
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+150
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+29
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366
(Can not use)
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Laudon
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+335
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+155
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+180
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+29
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335
(Can not use)
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