Cheng Yaojin: The New Mounted-Troop General of Evony

Evony has released a new mounted-troop general, Cheng Yaojin, as part of the Double Ninth Festival events. Cheng was a renowned general of the Tang Dynasty, famous for his bravery and combat skills. To better understand his strength, we compared him with recent cavalry generals. Stick with us until the end for recommended general combinations that complement Cheng Yaojin. We hope this guide proves helpful.

Cheng Yaojin – General Story

Cheng Yaojin rose to fame during the chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty. He became a fierce protector of his people, leading a band of brave warriors and gaining legendary status.

He joined the Wagang Army, where his spear cut through countless foes, making him a formidable presence on the battlefield. His bravery reached new heights in the Battle of Mount Beiwang.

During the battle, a mighty general from Cheng’s side was struck by a stray arrow, on the brink of death. At that moment, Cheng charged into the enemy ranks. He rescued the fallen warrior and placed him on his own horse. As they made their daring escape, a spear pierced Cheng’s back, coming out of his chest. But Cheng did not fall. With a mighty roar, he snapped the spear lodged in his body, sending a wave of fear through his pursuers.

Later, Cheng found his rightful lord and achieved great victories that helped unify the Tang Dynasty. His valor earned him a place among the 24 heroes immortalized in Lingyan Pavilion.

Initial & Ascending Special Skill

Whirlwind Iron Axe

• Increases mounted troops’ attack by 45%.
• Increases ground troops and mounted troops’ defense and HP by 35% when Cheng Yaojin is leading the army.

Ascend Cheng Yaojin to Get Buffs Below

• 1 Red Star:
  • Mounted troop and ground troop attack +5%
  • Defense +10%
• 2 Red Stars:
  • Marching troop death into wounded rate +8%
• 3 Red Stars:
  • March size capacity +10%
  • Mounted troop attack +20%
• 4 Red Stars:
  • Mounted troop defense +10%
  • HP +10%
• 5 Red Stars:
  • Mounted troop and ground troop attack +20%
  • Defense and HP +15%

4 Specialties’ Maximum Buffs

1. Mounted Troop Formation
   • Mounted troop attack and defense +10%
2. Annihilation
   • March size capacity +6%
   • Attacking mounted troop and ground troop attack +10%
3. Mounted Troop Ares
   • Mounted troop attack, HP, and defense +10%
4. King of Chaos
   • Mounted troop attack +50%
   • Mounted troop defense +15%
   • March size capacity +15%

Cheng Yaojin – General Covenant

Cheng Yaojin’s Covenant Generals:

• Li Shimin
• Li Jing
• Sun Ce

Covenant Attributes:

• War Covenant: Mounted troop defense +10%
• Cooperation Covenant: Enemy wounded into death when attacking +10%
• Peace Covenant: Mounted troop training speed +10%
• Faith Covenant: March size capacity +8%; March speed +10%
• Honor Covenant: Mounted troop attack +5%
• Civilization Covenant: Mounted troop attack +5%; Mounted troop HP +10%

How to Get General Cheng Yaojin

1. Historic General Summoning Event

• Use the ‘Epic Historic General (Glory)’ to summon generals, including Cheng Yaojin.
• The probability of obtaining Cheng Yaojin during the Double Ninth Festival increases to 17.5%.
• The probability of obtaining the recent three generals—Marco Polo, Maurice de Saxe, and Tachibana Ginchiyo—is 7.5%.
• The probability of obtaining other old generals is 2.5%.
• This probability may change with future updates, so be sure to take advantage of the Double Ninth Festival activities.

      2. General Tokens

• Cheng Yaojin can also be obtained from Epic Historic General (Premium), Epic Historic General, and Epic General tokens.
• These tokens can be acquired in various ways within the game.
• The most straightforward method is by obtaining them through Level 5 event packs.

Comparison: Cheng Yaojin vs. Recent Cavalry Generals

We calculated the maximum buff value of recent cavalry generals in terms of attack (or march). We also distinguished between the main general and the assistant general, as the effective buffs for these two positions differ. The approximate data is shown in the table below.