Presley O’Bannon is a new Epic Historic General in Evony, designed to serve as the premier main general for Siege Machine armies. Released alongside the 2026 Triumphal Celebration, he brings an exceptional set of buffs that set a new benchmark for the role. Read on for a full breakdown of his buffs, acquisition methods, and recommended builds.
The Legend of Presley O’Bannon
Raised in a Virginia military family, Presley O’Bannon enlisted in the Marine Corps during its earliest days. When North African Barbary pirates began preying on American merchant ships in the early 19th century, the United States was drawn into the First Barbary War — and Lieutenant O’Bannon would soon find himself at the center of one of the most legendary overseas expeditions in American military history.
The Long March
With the naval blockade stalled, William Eaton proposed a bold gambit: back the Pasha’s exiled brother to destabilize Tripoli from within. O’Bannon took command at a critical juncture — leading just seven U.S. Marines alongside Greek mercenaries and Arab cavalry on a punishing 500-mile march across the Libyan Desert. Hunger, thirst, and exhaustion pushed the force to the brink of mutiny on multiple occasions. Only O’Bannon’s iron discipline and personal example kept the column moving toward Derna.
Storming the Walls
Outnumbered and under heavy fire, O’Bannon led his Marines and Greek assault troops in a desperate charge supported by U.S. naval guns. He fought through to the enemy battery, tore down the Pasha’s banner, and raised the Stars and Stripes over Derna — the first time in history the American flag flew in victory on foreign soil. The battle was far from over. Enemy forces launched relentless counterattacks for weeks. At every crisis point, O’Bannon held the line — directing artillery, leading close-quarters countercharges, and breaking wave after wave of assaults until Tripoli’s ruler was forced to seek peace.
Legacy of Tripoli
O’Bannon returned a national hero. The Pasha’s brother is said to have presented him with a Mameluke sword in honor of his valor — a blade that would later serve as the model for the dress sword carried by Marine Corps officers to this day. His deeds live on in The Marines’ Hymn, immortalized in the legendary line “To the shores of Tripoli” — an enduring symbol of the Corps’ fighting spirit and glory.
Presley O’Bannon’s Special Skill
Hero of Derna: Increases siege machines’ attack and defense by 60% when Presley O’Bannon is leading the army to attack. Increases ranged troops and siege machines’ HP by 45% when the general brings any dragon or Spiritual Beast to attack.
Ascended Buffs:
- 1st Star – Attacking siege machine attack and HP +15%
- 2nd Star – Attacking troop death into wounded rate +8%
- 3rd Star – Attacking ranged troop and siege machine attack +20%; attacking siege machine defense +35%
- 4th Star – Attacking siege machine attack +25%; attacking ranged troop and siege machine defense and HP +35%
- 5th Star – Attacking siege machine attack and HP +45%; march size capacity +12%
Max-level Specialty Effect
- Siege Machine Formation: Siege machine attack and defense +10%
- Siege: March size capacity +6%; attacking siege machine and ranged troop attack +10%
- Siege Machine Ares: Siege machine attack, HP, and defense +10%
- Battle of Tripoli: Attacking siege machine attack +60%; attacking siege machine defense and HP +45%
Covenant Generals & Attributes
Presley O’Bannon’s covenant generals are Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Irene d’Arneau.
Use the covenant stone to unlock the following attributes one by one, and activate these attributes when the sum of the base properties of all covenant generals reaches a certain value.
- War Covenant: Attacking siege machine defense +10%
- Cooperation Covenant: Siege machine training speed +10%
- Peace Covenant: The death-turning-wounded rate of troops when they are attacking +5%
- Faith Covenant: Attacking siege machine attack +10%
- Honor Covenant: Siege machine attack +10% and defense +5%
- Civilization Covenant: Attacking siege machine HP +10%; march size capacity +10%
Presley O’Bannon’s General Skin
Presley O’Bannon Skin is in the party cake level 10 of the King’s Party event during the 2026 Triumphal Celebration.
Triumphal Oath – Presley O’Bannon Attributes:
- Owning buff: In-rally siege machine attack +10%
- Using buff: Ranged troop and siege machine defense +10%
Besides, you can get many other valuable items when your cake reaches level 10, such as:
Hephaestus Hammer, Tactical Compendium, Civilization Scroll Cehst II (Conquest & Supremacy), Lv7 Premium Gear Chest, Sardinian Headscarf (Champion Anna Maria Porcile), Binding Essence, Monster Hunting Cage, Meteoric Stone, Radiant Medal, Blood Crystal, Offer Equipment Scroll Chest (Stratagems), 2026 Triumphal Celebration: Rare Pack (Civilization Cards), Academy Officer’s Leg Armor, Military Strategist Historic General Chest, etc.
The Paths to Obtain Presley O’Bannon
1. Historic General Summoning Event
You can use the Epic Historic General (Glory) to summon generals at this event. During the 2026 Triumphal Celebration events, the general is guaranteed within the next time after summoning for 5 times.
The Epic Historic General (Glory) can be received by purchasing the 5th-tier Triumphal Celebration package.
Note: This item is available in the 5th tier of every holiday event’s package. It can be accumulated and has no time limit for use.
2. Expedition Collection
You can obtain the Epic Historic General Fragment (Premium) at this event. 30 fragments can be composed into 1 complete general order, Epic Historic General (Premium). Use the order, and you will have a chance to acquire Presley O’Bannon. During Evony’s 2026 Triumphal Celebration, there is a higher probability of receiving the general.
Fragments can be claimed through the Compass Point Rewards section of the event. Details are as follows.
- 500 points – Recon Telescope * 1, Continental Army Howitzer * 1
- 1,000 points – Epic Historic General Fragment (Premium) * 10
- 10,000 points – Epic Historic General Fragment (Premium) * 10, Continental Army Howitzer * 1
- 100,000 points – Epic Historic General Fragment (Premium) * 10
- 200,000 points – Recon Telescope * 1, Continental Army Howitzer * 1
- 3,000,000 points – Epic Historic General Fragment (Premium) * 10
- 6,500,000 points – Recon Telescope * 1, Continental Army Howitzer * 1, Double Down Package Coupon (Event Only) * 1
- 12,000,000 points – Epic Historic General Fragment (Premium) * 10
- 25,000,000 points – Recon Telescope * 1, Continental Army Howitzer * 2, Double Down Package Cou[on (Event Only) * 1
- 37,500,000 points – Avatar Frame – Corsair Arch
3. Expedition Voyage
This event offers a chance to obtain the complete Epic Historic General (Premium).
The general may be found inside the Expedition Chest.
When all servers collectively contribute the required number of Pirate Telescopes, a reward chest containing the Expedition Chest becomes available to all players.
The general may be found inside the Expedition Chest.
When all servers collectively contribute the required number of Pirate Telescopes, a reward chest containing the Expedition Chest becomes available to all players.
- 1,000,000
- 2,000,000
- 3,000,000
- 4,000,000
- 5,000,000
- 6,000,000
Moreover, there is one Epic Historic General (Premium) in an Expedition Epic Package at the event.
4. Other Methods and Packages to Get the General Token
- AFK rewards of the Expedition on the city wall
- Trade Carriage
- Resource & Speedup Sprint – Redeem Store (Permanently limited to 1 redemption）
- Journey to Glory – Knight’s Tactics Sale
- Flexible Specialty Super Value
- Tomb Expedition Rare/Epic Package
- Grace of Star Trail – Star Trail Gift & Starlit Shop (You can redeem 2 during the event.)
- Limited Time Feasting Revelry Package – Super Delicacy Set (Epic Historic General)
- Great Expedition – Expedition Trail & Super Great Expedition Package
- Revelation of Horus – Redeem page & Super Horus Sale
- Wishful Windmill Festival – Wind Power Storage
- Voyage to Civilizations – Senior/Super Voyage Sale
- Regular packages: Covenant Stone, Imperial Monarch Gear Package, Military Tactics Package, Successive Purchase Benefits, Legend Maker Package, Champion Affection, Chronicle Summon (Legend tier), All-Our Preparation, etc.
Presley O’Bannon VS. Romulus & Olaf Skötkonung
Note: The figures in the table below reflect buffs applied during standard attacks only and do not account for buffs granted during rallies or reinforcements.
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General Name
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Romulus
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Presley O’Bannon
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Olaf Skötkonung
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Basic Special Skill
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Siege ATK +55%
Siege DEF +35%
Siege HP +55%
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Siege ATK +60%
Siege DEF +60%
Siege HP +45%
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Siege ATK +60%
Siege DEF +60%
Siege HP +45%
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Ascended Special Skill
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Siege ATK +95%
Siege DEF +80%
Siege HP +45%
March size +12%
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Siege ATK +105%
Siege DEF +70%
Siege HP +95%
March size +12%
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Siege ATK +85%
Siege DEF +70%
Siege HP +70%
March size +10%
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Max-level Specialty
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Siege ATK +85%
Siege DEF +10%
Siege HP +55%
March size +8%
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Siege ATK +90%
Siege DEF +65%
Siege HP +55%
March size +6%
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Siege ATK +75%
Siege DEF +65%
Siege HP +65%
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Max-level Covenant
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Siege ATK +15%
Siege DEF +10%
Siege HP +15%
March size +8%
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Siege ATK +20%
Siege DEF +15%
Siege HP +10%
March size +10%
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Siege ATK +15%
Siege DEF +20%
Siege HP +15%
March size +8%
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General Skin
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Siege ATK +10%
Siege HP +18%
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Siege DEF +10%
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–
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Total (Main General)
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Siege ATK +260%
Siege DEF +135%
Siege HP +188%
March size +28%
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Siege ATK +275%
Siege DEF +220%
Siege HP +205%
March size +28%
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Siege ATK +235%
Siege DEF +215%
Siege HP +195%
March size +18%
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Total (Assistant General)
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Siege ATK +165%
Siege DEF +55%
Siege HP +143%
March size +16%
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Siege ATK +170%
Siege DEF +150%
Siege HP +110%
March size +16%
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Siege ATK +150%
Siege DEF +145%
Siege HP +125%
March size +8%
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As a main general, Presley O’Bannon delivers the strongest buffs across nearly all key combat stats.
When assigned as an assistant general, his Siege Machine HP buffs are somewhat reduced, though his other stats remain competitive. That said, this setup is not recommended — his special skill requires a dragon or spiritual beast to reach its full potential, and dragons or spiritual beasts equipped by assistant generals do not contribute their own attributes.
Overall, for players looking to invest in a new Siege Machine main general, Presley O’Bannon stands out as the top choice available today.
When assigned as an assistant general, his Siege Machine HP buffs are somewhat reduced, though his other stats remain competitive. That said, this setup is not recommended — his special skill requires a dragon or spiritual beast to reach its full potential, and dragons or spiritual beasts equipped by assistant generals do not contribute their own attributes.
Overall, for players looking to invest in a new Siege Machine main general, Presley O’Bannon stands out as the top choice available today.
General Combinations & Usage Tips
Recommended Combinations:
- Presley O’Bannon + Irene d’Arneau
- Presley O’Bannon + Daniel Morgan (The Siege Machine Defense skill book needs to be placed on Daniel Morgan.)
- Presley O’Bannon + Hersilia (The Siege Machine HP skill book needs to be placed on Hersilia.)
- Presley O’Bannon + Shapur I
Other Good Cooperating Generals:
- Francis Drake (The Siege Machine Defense skill book needs to be placed on Francis Drake, not on another general.)
- Romulus
- Champlain
- Stephen II (Can not use the Siege Machine Attack skill book)
- Theobald I
- Maurice de Saxe (Can not use the Siege Machine Attack skill book)
- Melisande
- Kleos
- Mu Guiying (Can not use the Siege Machine Attack skill book)
- John Hunyadi
- Raimondo (Can not use the Siege Machine Attack skill book)
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Generals with Conflicting Special Skills:
Olaf Skötkonung, Kiso Yoshinaka, Christina, Theodosius I, Gunther, and Pallas
