Evony’s new cavalry general, Stephen I of Hungary, was launched during the 2025 Christmas events. He excels at leading mounted troops in offensive combat. Learn more about his practical uses and the fastest ways to obtain him in this guide.
Legacy and Canonization
Stephen I was born into the House of Árpád. Under his father, Grand Prince Géza, Hungary was forcibly Christianized and centralized, and Stephen was baptized accordingly. After Géza’s death, opposition to his harsh rule led to challenges against Stephen’s succession.
His kinsman Koppány rebelled under the old custom of seniority, rallying pagan warriors and seizing fortresses. Stephen responded by assembling a feudal army with support from the Church, defeating the rebels at the Battle of Veszprém, where Koppány was killed. On the first day of the second millennium, Stephen received the crown and consecration from the Pope and became Hungary’s first king.
Stephen soon founded the archbishopric of Esztergom, advancing Christianization while securing the Church’s independence from the Holy Roman Empire. He replaced tribal rule with counties (megye) centered on royal castles and governed by ispáns, bringing nearly forty years of stability and growth.
After his death, Hungary fell into turmoil until revived by Ladislaus I, who secured Stephen’s canonization. Thereafter, Stephen I remained a lasting symbol of Hungarian identity and independence.
The Special Skill
Saint Stephen: Increases mounted troops’ attack and HP by 60%, and increases mounted troops’ defense by 45% when Stephen I of Hungary is leading the army to attack.
Ascend the general to certain stages to unlock more buffs as follows.
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1st red star – attacking mounted troop defense and HP +15%
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2nd red star – attacking troop death into wounded rate +8%
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3rd red star – attacking mounted troop attack +25%; attacking ground and mounted troop defense +25%
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4th red star – attacking ground and mounted troop attack +20%; march size capacity +10%
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5th red star – attacking mounted troop attack, defense, and HP +40%
The Max-level Specialty Attributes
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Mounted Troop Formation: mounted troop attack and defense +10%
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Formation: ground and mounted troop attack +10%
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Mounted Troop Ares: mounted troop attack, HP, and defense +10%
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Battle of Veszprém: attacking mounted troop attack +50%; attacking mounted troop defense and HP +35%
The Covenant
Covenant generals: Harald, John Hunyadi, and Stephen II.
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War Covenant: attacking mounted troop attack +5% (only effective for this general)
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Cooperation Covenant: mounted troop training speed +10% (takes effect unconditionally)
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Peace Covenant: mounted troop attack +10% (only effective for this general)
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Faith Covenant: attacking mounted troop defense +10% (only effective for this general); mounted troop HP +5% (takes effect unconditionally)
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Honor Covenant: in-rally mounted troop attack +10% (only effective for this general)
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Civilization Covenant: attacking mounted troop HP +10% (only effective for this general); march size capacity +8% (only effective for this general)
How to obtain Stephen I of Hungary?
Historic General Summoning
You can obtain the general through this event during Christmas 2025.
First, you need to purchase the 5th tier of the holiday event packages to receive the Epic Historic General (Glory).
Then, use the item to summon generals.
This method gives you the highest chance of acquiring General Stephen I of Hungary during the Christmas events, as he is guaranteed within six summons.
Epic Historic General Premium & Fragment
The probability of obtaining this general from the Epic Historic General (Premium) is second only to the Historic General Summoning event. During Evony’s 2025 Christmas events, you can get the premium token or its fragments through the following paths.
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Event Center:
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Trade Carriage – Royal Trade Package
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Grace of Star Trail – tier 3 pack & Starlit Shop redemption
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Great Expedition – super pack
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Great Expedition event – Expedition Trial
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Wishful Windmill Festival – Wind Power Storage
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Voyage to Civilizations – Super Voyage Sale
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Revelry Carnival – Limited Time Revelry Carnival Package
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Divination of Fate – Diviner’s Card Case
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Revelation of Horus – redemption list & Super Horus Sale
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Login Gifts (Super Value Return):
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Empire Deport – Super Food/Lumber/Stone/Ore Supply & Super Construction Speedup
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Lucky Raffle – Imperial Package
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Gem Purchase Event
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Soul of Spiritual Beast – purchase privilege and level up to Lv50
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Valuable Event:
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Journey to Glory Sale – Knight’s Tactics Sale
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Wild West Package (the new monarch image pack)
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Imperial Optional Package
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Covenant Stone Sale
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Imperial Monarch Gear Package
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Military Tactics Package
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Successive Purchase Benefits
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Legend Maker Package
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Champion’s Affection
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Officer Skill Book Package – Service
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Chronicle Summon – legend pack
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General Comparison: Artemis, Stephen I, Henry IV
The table below mainly summarizes the buffs that affect attacking mounted troops (cavalry).
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Growth Stage
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Artemis
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Stephen I of Hungary
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Henry IV
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Initial Special Skill
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Attack +50%
Defense +50%
HP +40%
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Attack +60%
Defense +45%
HP +60%
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Attack +55%
Defense +40%
HP +55%
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Ascended Special Skill
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Attack +90%
Defense +60%
HP +65%
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Attack +85%
Defense +80%
HP +55%
March size +10%
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Attack +85%
Defense +85%
HP +45%
March size +8%
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Specialty
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Attack +85%
Defense +55%
HP +55%
March speed +10%
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Attack +80%
Defense +55%
HP +45%
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Attack +75%
Defense +65%
HP +65%
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Covenent
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Attack +25%
Defense +10%
HP +15%
March size +5%
March speed +10%
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Attack +15%
Defense +10%
HP +15%
March size +8%
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Attack +20%
Defense +10%
HP +20%
March size +10%
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Skin
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HP +15%
Enemy ground HP -10%
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0
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Total (Main General)
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Attack +250%
Defense +175%
HP +190%
March size +5%
March speed +20%
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Attack +240%
Defense +190%
HP +175%
March size +18%
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Attack +235%
Defense +200%
HP +185%
March size +18%
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Total (Assistant General)
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Attack +160%
Defense +115%
HP +125%
March size +5%
March speed +10%
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Attack +155%
Defense +110%
HP +120%
March size +8%
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Attack +150%
Defense +115%
HP +140%
March size +10%
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Based on the above comparison, if they are trained to their maximum buff levels, the following conclusions can be drawn:
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For attack buffs against cavalry units, Artemis > Stephen I of Hungary > Henry IV.
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For defense buffs against cavalry units, as the main general, Henry IV > Stephen I > Artemis; however, as the assistant general, Artemis = Henry IV > Stephen I of Hungary.
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For HP buffs against cavalry units, as the main general, Artemis > Stephen I > Henry IV; however, as the assistant general, Henry IV > Artemis > Stephen I.
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For other overall buffs, Artemis has a weaker buff to march size capacity, but provides a greater boost to march speed than the other two, while Stephen I of Hungary and Henry IV have similar buffs to march size.
Suggestions to Pair the General
Best Main & Assistant Combinations of Stephen I of Hungary:
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Artemis + Stephen I of Hungary
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Stephen I of Hungary + Henry IV
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Henry IV + Stephen I of Hungary
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Stephen I of Hungary + Louis XIV
Besides, some other cavalry generals can also be paired with Stephen I of Hungary, such as:
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Napoleon (Prime)
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Hestia
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Washington (Prime)
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Cheng Yaojin
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Marco Polo
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George Monck
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Jayavarman II
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André Masséna
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Sun Ce
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Laudon
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Athena
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Poligenus
Recommended Skill Books:
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Lv4 Mounted Troop Attack
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Lv4 Mounted Troop Defense
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Lv4 Mounted Troop HP
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Lv4 March Size
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Lv4 March Speed
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Lv4 Luck
Of the combinations mentioned above, Cheng Yaojin, André Masséna, Laudon, and Martinus all conflict with the “Mounted Troop Attack” skill book and can be replaced with “Mounted Troop HP Against Monsters”.
