Algernon Sidney, the new general introduced during Evony’s 2024 Halloween events, is a powerful addition for players who specialize in ranged troops. This guide covers everything you need to know about Algernon Sidney, including how to acquire him, his buffs, comparisons with Ragnar, and optimal general combinations.
The Story of Algernon Sidney
Algernon Sidney was a prominent political figure in 17th-century England. He became known for his support of republican ideals during a time of political unrest. Sidney was involved in the Rye House Plot, a conspiracy to assassinate King Charles II. Although he defended himself valiantly, he was sentenced to death and executed in 1683. Despite his tragic end, Sidney’s legacy lived on, influencing future generations’ pursuit of freedom and justice.
How to Obtain Algernon Sidney
Algernon Sidney is a permanent general in Evony and can be obtained through several methods. Here are the two main ways to acquire him:
- Historic General Summoning
- Algernon Sidney is part of the permanent reward list for the Historic General Summoning event. You can summon him using “Epic Historic General (Glory)” whenever the event takes place. During the 2024 Halloween event, the chance of obtaining him is significantly increased.
- General Tokens
- Algernon Sidney can also be obtained through various general tokens, with the highest probability coming from the “Epic Historic General (Premium)” token. Tokens can be obtained from:
- Champion Loyalty Rewards
- Gem Purchase Events
- Premium Packages (e.g., VIP Premium Package, Covenant Stone Sale Package, Imperial Optional Package, etc.)
Recommended General Combinations
The best combination for utilizing Algernon Sidney’s abilities is pairing him with Sigurd as the Assistant General. This combination boosts the three key stats of ranged troops and offers a substantial march size buff.
Important Notes:
- Ragnar and Eleanor cannot be paired with Algernon Sidney due to conflicting special skills.
- Other potential pairings include Douglas, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, Simeon the Great, and Subutai, but these combinations are less efficient.
Special Skill: Patriot’s Radiance
Algernon Sidney’s special skill, Patriot’s Radiance, offers the following bonuses to ranged troops and siege machines:
- Ranged Troop Buffs:
- Ranged troop attack +15%
- Ranged troop HP +10%
2. Marching Buffs:
- Marching troop death-to-wounded rate +8%
- Ranged troop attack +25% and march size +8%
- Ranged troop defense and HP +15%
- Ranged troop and siege machine attack +40%; HP +10%
Four Maximum Specialties
Algernon Sidney’s specialties improve his ranged troop capabilities:
- Ranged Troop Assault: Ranged troop attack and HP +10%
- Siege: March size capacity +6%; Siege machine and ranged troop attack +10%
- Ranged Troop Ares: Ranged troop attack, HP, and defense +10%
- Whig Patriot: Ranged troop attack +40%; Siege machine and ranged troop HP/defense +25%
Covenant Buffs & Activation
Algernon Sidney can unlock powerful buffs by covenanted generals. The covenanted generals are William Wallace, John Churchill, and Merlin. Here are the buffs they provide:
- War: Marching ranged troop attack +5%
- Cooperation: Reinforcing ranged troop attack +5%
- Peace: Marching ranged troop attack +5%
- Faith: March size capacity +8%; March speed +10%
- Honor: Marching ranged troop defense +5%
- Civilization: Marching ranged troop attack +5% and HP +10%
How to Unlock Covenant Buffs
Each of the 6 covenants requires 50 Covenant Stones to unlock.
Covenant Stones can be obtained through the following methods:
- Daily Activity:
- Reach 50 activity points to earn 1 Covenant Stone.
- Reach 80 activity points to earn 2 Covenant Stones.
- Reach 110 activity points to earn 4 Covenant Stones.
- Package:
- Purchase the Covenant Stone Sale Package, which contains 50 Covenant Stones.
After unlocking the covenants, the basic attributes of both the general and the covenanted general must reach certain values to activate the corresponding buff. For specific requirements, refer to the figure below.
Algernon Sidney vs. Ragnar
Dimensions of comparison | Algernon Sidney | Ragnar | |
|---|---|---|---|
Initial Special Skill | Ranged attack +45% Ranged defense +45% Ranged & siege HP +30% | Range attack +45% Ranged defense +45% Ranged & siege HP +35% (with a dragon or spiritual beast) | |
Ascending Buffs | 1※ | Ranged attack +15% Ranged HP +10% | Ranged attack +15% (marching) Ranged defense +10% (marching) |
2※ | Death-into-wounded rate +8% (marching) | Death-into-wounded rate +8% (marching) | |
3※ | Ranged attack +25% (attacking) March size cap +8% | March size cap +8% Ranged HP +10% (attacking) | |
4※ | Ranged defense +15% (marching) Ranged HP +15% (marching) | Ranged attack +10% (marching) Ranged defense +10% (marching) Ranged HP +10% (marching) | |
5※ | Ranged & siege attack +40% (marching) March size cap +10% Ranged & siege HP +10% (marching) | Ranged attack +35% (marching) Ranged defense +20% (marching) Ranged HP +20% (marching) | |
Specialty | 1 | Ranged attack +10% Ranged HP +10% | Ranged attack +10% Ranged defense +10% |
2 | March size cap +6% Ranged & siege attack +10% (attacking) | ||
3 | Ranged attack +10% Ranged HP +10% Ranged defense +10% | ||
4 | Ranged attack +40% Ranged & siege HP +25% (attacking) Ranged & siege defense +25% (attacking) | Ranged attack +45% (marching) Ranged defense +25% (marching) Ranged HP +25% (marching) | |
Covenant | 1 | RA +5% (marching) | |
2 | Ranged attack +5% (reinforcing) | March speed +10% | |
3 | Ranged attack +5% (marching) | Ranged troop training cap +10% | |
4 | March size cap +8% March speed +10% | Ranged defense +5% (marching) In-rally Ranged attack +10% | |
5 | Ranged defense +5% (marching) | Ranged HP +10% (marching) | |
6 | Ranged attack +5% (marching) Ranged HP +10% (marching) | Ranged attack +5% (marching) Ranged defense +5% (marching) | |
General Skin | Ranged attack +10 (marching) Enemy ground & mounted defense -10% | ||
General | Attack | Defense | HP | March Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Algernon Sidney | Main | +210 | +100 | +120 | +24 |
Assistant | +130 | +85 | +85 | +6 | |
Ragnar | Main | +200 | +135 | +120 | +14 |
Assistant | +140 | +95 | +80 | +6 | |
- Ranged Troop Attack/Defense/HP
- Marching/Attacking Ranged Troop Attack/Defense/HP
Algernon Sidney’s Combinations
Main General | Assistant General | Assistant General Maximum Key Buff Bonus | Ranged Attack Skill Book | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ranged Attack | Ranged Defense | Ranged HP | March Size Capacity | |||
Algernon Sidney | Sigurd | 125 | 100 | 105 | 8 | √ |
Merlin | 120 | 85 | 80 | 5 | √ | |
Marcus Agrippa | 125 | 95 | 45 | 0 | √ | |
Godfrey of Bouillon | 95 | 45 | 70 | 0 | √ | |
Tachibana Ginchiyo | 105 | 95 | 95 | 0 | × | |
Mihai | 95 | 95 | 45 | 0 | √ | |
Louis IX | 110 | 85 | 20 | 6 | × | |
Conclusion
Algernon Sidney is a highly effective general for players who focus on ranged troops, offering significant buffs to attack, defense, and HP, along with helpful march size increases. Pair him with Sigurd for the best results, and make use of his powerful special skill and covenant buffs to maximize his potential on the battlefield.
