Evony General, Charles Ⅵ, is an Epic Historic General who is good at leading ranged troops and was released during the 2025 Halloween events. His buffs in attack, defense, and HP are arguably the most balanced among current archer generals, making him an outstanding overall force. This guide includes his background, buffs, acquisition methods, a comparison with the last one ranged general, and recommended general combinations.
The Story of Charles VI
Charles VI, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire and a steadfast pillar of the Habsburg dynasty, devoted his reign to restoring stability and power to his realm. Amid bitter disputes over succession, he pursued a single lifelong ambition—to secure his daughter Maria Theresa’s right to inherit and safeguard the Habsburg legacy for generations to come.
In 1713, Charles issued the Pragmatic Sanction in Vienna, declaring that, should he have no male heir, his eldest daughter would succeed him. For years he campaigned across his dominions—Austria, Bohemia, and Hungary—pressing nobles and estates to recognize her claim, often trading political favors and privileges to win their consent.
Abroad, his diplomacy redrew Europe’s balance of power. Britain and the Netherlands extracted trade concessions; France assented only after his son-in-law renounced Lorraine and Bar; Spain secured Naples and Sicily in exchange for recognizing Maria Theresa’s succession. Against daunting odds, Charles VI managed to bend the will of Europe toward his decree.
Though the empire faltered after his death, his vision endured. Maria Theresa ascended the throne, and the dynasty he had so carefully fortified continued to shape Europe’s destiny. The Pragmatic Sanction stood as his lasting legacy—an edict of resolve and foresight that helped an empire weather the tempests of history.
Special Skill: Pragmatic Sanction
Increases ranged troops’ attack and HP by 55% and defense by 40% when General Charles Ⅵ is leading the army to attack.
Ascend the general to unlock the buffs below.
- 1* – Attacking ranged troop attack +15% and defense +20%
- 2* – Attacking troop death into wounded rate +8%
- 3* – When attacking, ranged troop and siege machine attack +25%, and ranged troop HP +30%
- 4* – When attacking, ranged troop and siege machine defense +30%; march size capacity +10%
- 5* – Attacking ranged troop attack, defense, and HP +40%
Max-level Effect Specialties
- Ranged Troop Defense: ranged troop HP and defense +10%
- Bash: ranged troop and siege machine attack +10%
- Ranged Troop Ares: ranged troop attack, HP, and defense +10%
- Inherited Order: attacking ranged troop attack +55%; attacking ranged troop defense and HP +40%
Charles Ⅵ’s Covenant Information
Covenanted Generals: Matthias Ⅰ, Prince Eugene, and Louis ⅩⅣ
Covenant Attributes:
- War Covenant: attacking ranged troop attack +10% (only effective for this general)
- Cooperation Covenant: ranged troop training capacity +10% (takes effect unconditionally)
- Peace Covenant: attacking ranged troop defense +10% (only effective for this general)
- Faith Covenant: ranged troop attack +10% (only effective for this general); attacking ranged troop HP +5% (takes effect unconditionally)
- Honor Covenant: in-rally ranged troop attack +10% (only effective for this general)
- CiⅥlization Covenant: ranged troop HP +10% (only effective for this general); march size capacity +8% (only effective for this general)
How to Obtain General Charles Ⅵ
Ⅰ. Historic General Summoning Event
During Evony’s 2025 Halloween events, the best way to receive General Charles Ⅵ is through Historic General Summoning. Because the general is guaranteed within 6 times’ summoning.
You just need to purchase two 5th-tier Halloween sale packages with two Triple Down Package Coupons. Then, you will get 6 Epic Historic General (Glory), which is enough to summon at least one Charles Ⅵ.
Ⅱ. Epic Historic General Premium Token
Use general tokens, and you will also have the chance of receiving the general. Among the various general tokens, the Epic Historic General Premium token offers the highest probability of obtaining this general. So, how to get the token?
1. World Boss
Deal 150,000,000 damage to the current world boss on the map. Then, you can claim an Epic Historic General Premium token on the World Boss interface.
2. Redemption
- Storm Shop – Use 200 storm coins to redeem 1 Epic Historic General Premium. The coins can be earned by participating in the Storm Ruins Battlefields.
- Starlit Shop – Exchange 40 Starlit Tickets for 1 Epic Historic General Premium. During the event, you can exchange up to 2 tokens.
3. Purchase Packages
You can receive the token from many highest-tier packages, for example:
- Limited Time Revelry Carnival Package
- Super Voyage Sale Package (Voyage to Civilizations)
- Champion’s Affection Epic Package
- Legend Maker Package
- Military Tactics Package
- Imperial Monarch Gear Package
- Covenant Stone Package
- Imperial Optional Package
- Decoration Collection Package
- Dragon Battle Epic Package
- Grace of Star Trail Gift Package (the 3rd-tier)
- Great Expedition – Super Great Expedition Package; besides, purchase Tier 2 Luxury Privilege and upgrade to Lv50.
- Soul of Spiritual Beast – Purchase the privilege and upgrade to Lv50.
Comparison: Charles Ⅵ vs. Hatshepsut
For a more intuitive comparison, we have only counted the buffs that these two generals applied to ranged troops in the table below, and the vast majority of the buffs take effect while attacking.
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Charles Ⅵ
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Hatshepsut
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Initial Special Skill
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Attack +55%
HP +55%
Defense +40%
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Attack +55%
HP +55%
Defense +40% (with dragon or spiritual beast)
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1st Red Star
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Attack +15%
Defense +20%
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Attack +10%
Defense +10%
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3rd Red Star
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Attack +25%
HP +30%
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Attack +15%
March size +6%
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4th Red Star
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Defense +30%
March size +10%
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Attack +15%
HP +15%
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5th Red Star
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Attacking +40%
Defense +40%
HP +40%
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Attack +35%
Defense +35%
March size +8%
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Specialty 1
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HP +10%
Defense +10%
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Attack +10%
Defense +10%
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Specialty 2
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Attacking +10%
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Attack +10%
March size +6%
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Specialty 3
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Attack +10%
HP +10%
Defense +10%
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Specialty 4
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Attack +55%
HP +40%
Defense +40%
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Covenant Buffs
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Attack +10% (1st)
Defense +10% (3rd)
Attack +10% (4th)
HP +10% (4th)
HP +10% (6th)
March size +8% (6th)
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HP +10% (1st)
Attack +10% (4th)
Defense +5% (4th)
Attack +10% (5th)
Defense +10% (6th)
March size +5% (6th)
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General Skin
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Attack +8%
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Based on the comparison, the following conclusions can be drawn:
- Focus on attack buffs for ranged troop: Hatshepsut provides a greater boost, whether as a main general or assistant general.
- Regarding the defense boost against ranged troops, Charles Ⅵ is significantly stronger as a main general; as an assistant general, Hatshepsut is slightly stronger.
- Moving on to HP benefits on ranged troop, Charles Ⅵ is stronger, whether as a main general or assistant general.
- As for the march size capacity of the troops he leads, Hatshepsut provides a greater bonus.
In summary, Charles Ⅵ seems suitable as a 1st-tier archer general because his overall strength is great. Also, he is easy to obtain now without needing to bring any dragon or spiritual beast to activate his special skill. He is a good choice, whether as a main general or assistant general, to lead archers.
Charles Ⅵ’s General Combinations
Some generals are suitable to be paired with General Charles Ⅵ, such as:
- Ahmose Ⅰ
- Gonzalo
- Artemisia Ⅰ
- James Cook
- Franz Joseph Ⅰ
- Algernon Sidney
- Tachibana Ginchiyo
- Ragnar
- Sigurd
- Godfrey of Bouillon
- Marcus Agrippa
- Louis Ⅸ
However, the following generals’ special skills will conflict with Charles Ⅵ’s:
- Hatshepsut
- Brian Boru
- Merlin
The Top 3 Recommended Combinations:
- Charles Ⅵ + Ahmose I
- Charles Ⅵ + Gonzalo
- Charles Ⅵ + Artemisia Ⅰ
Skill Books:
- Ranged Troop Range Bonus
- Ranged Troop Attack
- Ranged Troop Defense
- Ranged Troop HP
- March Size
- March Speed
- Luck or Ranged Troop HP Against Monster
