Evony Franz Joseph I Build and Guide

Evony Franz Joseph I Build and Guide

Franz Joseph I Stats:
Leadership: 125+9.02
Attack: 133+9.15
Defense: 128+9.06
Politics: 106+7.52

Basic Information:
Base Power: 17,436
Region: Europe
Ascended: Yes
Best role: Ranged PvP

Franz Joseph I is a Ranged PvP general in Evony who can also be used as Defense General. You can purchase Franz Joseph I for 60 million gold or obtain him from packs. There are many different generals in Evony, so you can check out the list of best generals to see how well Franz Joseph I performs compared to others.

Pros:

  • Franz Joseph I is Top-tier Ranged PvP General, excelling in both attack and defense roles.
  • Special Skill boosts Ranged Troop Attack by 50% and Ranged/Siege HP & Defense by 40%, making him highly effective in combat.
  • Franz Joseph I is great choice for Ranged Defense due to strong survivability buffs.
  • No Skill Book restrictions, allowing for further enhancements.
  • Solid Ascension buffs, increasing Ranged Attack, March Size, and overall troop survivability.
  • Works well with Covenant Generals (Arminius, Prince Eugene, Raimondo) for extra buffs.
  • Decent Siege buffs but should still primarily be used for Ranged Troops.

Cons:

  • Not ideal for Siege PvP, despite some buffs—it lacks dedicated siege scaling.
  • Limited versatility—primarily benefits Ranged Troops, making him less effective for mixed armies.
  • Franz Joseph I requires heavy investment in Ascension and Specialties for max potential.
  • Other generals provide higher march size increases, which can be a drawback in rallies.

Franz Joseph I Skill and Specialties

Here are all the skills you can unlock for Franz Joseph I when he reaches level 25 in Evony. Unlocking these skills can be quite expensive and time-consuming, so consider better options and whether you need him.

Ranged Troop Formation

  • Ranged Troop Attack +10%
  • Ranged Troop Defense +10%

Siege

  • March Size Capacity +6%
  • Attacking Siege Machine and Ranged Troop Attack +10%

Ranged Troop Ares

  • Ranged Troop Attack +10%
  • Ranged Troop HP +10%
  • Ranged Troop Defense +10%

Austro-Hungarian

  • Ranged Troop Attack +40%
  • Ranged Troop Defense +30%
  • Ranged Troop HP +30%

Imperial Authority (Special Skill)

Increases ranged troops’ attack by 50% and increases ranged troops and siege machines’ defense and HP by 40% when General is leading the army.

Franz Joseph I Skill Books Build

In Evony, Franz Joseph I is a general who excels at Ranged PvP, so you should aim to get skill books that increase his ranged damage and stats.

  • Lvl 4 Ranged Troop HP: Ranged HP +25%
  • Lvl 4 Ranged Troop Range Bonus: Ranged Troop Range +100
  • Lvl 4 March Size: March Size +12%

Ascended Buffs

  • 1 Star: Ranged Troop Attack +10% and Defense +20%.
  • 2 Star: Attacking Troop Death into Wounded Rate +8%.
  • 3 Star: March Size Capacity +8%, Ranged Troop Attack +10%.
  • 4 Star: Ranged Troop Defense +15% and HP +15%.
  • 5 Star: Ranged Troop Attack +20%, Defense and HP +15%.20%.

Franz Joseph I Covenant

Generals: Arminius, Prince Eugene, Raimondo

  • War: Siege Machine Attack +5%
  • Cooperation: Siege Machine Training Capacity +10%
  • Peace: Siege Machine HP +10%
  • Faith: March Size Capacity +10%, Siege Machine Defense +5%
  • Honor: In-Rally Siege Machine HP +10%
  • Civilization: Siege Machine Attack 55%, In-Rally Siege Machine Defense +10%