Evony recently released a new European general, Louis XIV. Arriving alongside the 2025 Wine Festival events, this general is a red-quality (epic historic) mounted troop general. This guide details his abilities and uses, and through experimentation, provides recommendations for main and assistant general builds. Read on for valuable information.
General Louis XIV’s Background
Louis XIV ascended the throne as a child under the regency of his mother and ministers. Early rebellions taught him the fragility of power and shaped his lifelong goal to make the French crown supreme in Europe.
Over decades, he centralized authority by reforming the court and administration, expanding the standing army, strengthening taxation and trade controls, and placing local affairs under royal officials. His rule extended into every level of society, unifying war, diplomacy, and finance under the king’s command.
In war, he relied on sieges planned by engineers, using trenches, artillery, and infantry assaults to secure steady gains. With a fortress network guarding France’s borders, his methods reshaped Europe’s balance of power.
Remembered as the “Sun King”, Louis XIV embodied absolutism. His court, etiquette, and language set the standard for Europe, while his military, political, and cultural legacy defined France for generations-symbols of unmatched royal power, but also of its great cost.
Special Skill – Sun King
Increases mounted troops’ attack, defense and HP by 40% when Louis XIV is leading the army to attack. Increases mounted troops’ attack by another 15% when Louis XIV brings any Dragon or Spiritual Beast to attack.
Ascend the general to unlock the following buffs.
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1 star – Attacking mounted troop attack and defense +15%
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2 star – Attacking troop death into wounded rate +8%
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3 star – When attacking, mounted troop attack +25%, march size capacity +5%
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4 star – Attacking mounted troop defense and HP +20%
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5 star – Attacking mounted troop attack and HP +40%, march size capacity +8%
Louis XIV’s 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 and ground troop attack +10%
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Mounted Troop Ares: mounted troop attack, HP, and defense +10%
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I am the state: attacking mounted troop attack +50%; attacking mounted troop defense and HP +40%
Covenant Infro of Louis XIV
He has a covenant with Turenne, Louis IX, and Theobald I.
You can increase the four related generals’ basic data and consume covenant stones to activate the buffs below.
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War Covenant: mounted troop HP +10%
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Cooperation Covenant: mounted troop training capacity +10%
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Peace Covenant: mounted troop attack +5%
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Faith Covenant: in-rally mounted troop attack +10%; mounted troop defense +5%
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Honor Covenant: march size capacity +10%
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Civilization Covenant: attacking mounted troop attack +10%; in-rally mounted troop defense +10%
The Way to Obtain Louis XIV
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Historic General Summoning Event:
During the 2025 Wine Festival in Evony, the probability of receiving Louis XIV through this event has significantly improved. Even if the wine festival expires, there is still a high probability of obtaining the general in the next few major festival events. Besides, the game promises that you will get at least one Louis XIV after 6 summons during the wine festival.
Summoning must consume “Epic Historic General (Glory)”, which can be received from super dragon awakening packages and 5th-tier festival event packages.
This item can be accumulated and will not be removed due to the temporary end of the event. Therefore, we recommend not using it in a hurry and saving it up so that you can summon more powerful generals when you encounter them.
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Second-efficiency Path – Gift Packages:
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Dragon Battle epic package
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Poseidon’s Day ocean offering (the highest tier of the package)
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Crimson treasure package (Giant Wisdom Temple pickaxe pack)
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Super undersea exploration sale (Explore Sunken Temple sea key pack)
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Champion’s affection epic package
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Legend maker package
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Fast renovation (splendid attire renewal pack)
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Military tactics package
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Imperial monarch gear package (gear sale arrives)
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Covenant stone sale
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Imperial optional package
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Reign of Dragon Epic Package (Wheel of Dragon War)
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Decoration collection package (one-time offer)
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Limited offer (80 and 250 scores)
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Super treasure sale (Dwarf’s Treasure ticket package)
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Super voyage sale (Voyage to Civilizations’ golden ship wheel package)
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King Solomon Epic package (quest of treasure event pack)
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Free Way – Redemption:
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Grace of Star Trail – Use 40 starlit tickets to redeem an epic historic general premium token.
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Storm Shop – Battle in Storm Ruins Battlefield to earn storm coins. Then, use 200 storm coins to redeem an epic historic general premium token.
Compare with Mouri Motonari & Olav Ⅱ
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Position
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General Name
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Mounted attack
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Mounted defense
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Mounted HP
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March size
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Main
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Louis XIV
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+230%
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+140%
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+160%
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+29%
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+200%
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+175%
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+120%
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+28%
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Olav Ⅱ
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+230%
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+140%
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+170%
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+24%
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Assistant
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Louis XIV
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+150%
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+105%
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+100%
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+16%
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Mouri Motonari
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+145%
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+125%
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+65%
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+20%
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Olav Ⅱ
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+150%
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+105%
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+95%
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+14%
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The data in the table above is a summary of the three generals’ special skills, specialties, and covenant attributes at their maximum levels. These data are all effective during attack (excluding defending, in-rally, and reinforcing buffs).
If you’re not pursuing max-level growth and have other considerations, please ignore this section.
According to the table above, Louis XIV’s stats are comparable to Olav II’s. He offers a slightly lower HP gain for mounted troops than Olav II, but slightly better march capacity.
Compared to Mouri Motonari, Louis XIV’s gain for mounted troop defense is lower, but his gain for attack and HP is better. Furthermore, as a main general, their gains for march size are similar, but as an assistant general, Louis XIV is slightly behind Mouri Motonari.
Note:
The buffs of Louis XIV and Olav II are primarily for offensive use, making them less suitable for non-offensive formations. This is different from Mouri Motonari’s.
Related General Combinations & Skill Books
Louis XIV can be paired with the following generals. (Not a complete list)
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Mouri Motonari
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Artemis
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Hermes
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Olav II
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George Monck
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Marco Polo
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Hestia
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Washington (Prime)
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Napoleon (Prime)
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Jayavarman II
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Sun Ce
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George A. Custer
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Poligenus
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Beowulf
Among them, we recommend the combinations below.
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Artemis + Louis XIV (best for attack, defense, and HP)
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Olav II + Hermes (best for march size)
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Louis XIV + Olav II or Olav II + Louis XIV
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Olav II + Mouri Motonari
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Olav II + Marco Polo
However, he will conflict with some generals, such as:
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Cheng Yaojin
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André Masséna
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Laudon
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Prince Eugene
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Honda Tadakatsu
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Washington
We recommend the following skill books for Louis XIV-related combinations:
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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
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March speed
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Luck
However, please note that the mounted troop attack skill book can only be used on Louis XIV and cannot be used on another general who is partnered with him.
