Evony Edward III: F2P Guide to Getting & Pairing Him

ByEvony Liveops

Edward III was the King of England who transformed the kingdom into one of Europe’s most formidable military powers. In Evony, he is an Epic Historic General who excels at leading Ranged troops. To help you understand his strengths, acquisition methods, and best pairings, we have put together this guide for new players looking to maximize his potential.

Background of Edward III

In July 1346, Edward III launched a major offensive, sacking Caen and pushing across northern France. At Crécy, he leveraged the favorable terrain to take a decisive stand against Philip VI’s pursuing army.

Late on August 26, the French army, despite vastly outnumbering the English, launched its attack. In a brief yet decisive archery duel, Welsh and English longbowmen swiftly routed a large force of French mercenary crossbowmen. Undeterred, the French mounted knights unleashed relentless waves of cavalry charges late into the night. Every charge met the same fate: fierce fighting and another French repulse.

This total victory for the English paved the way for the highly favorable Treaty of Brétigny — and cemented Edward III’s legacy as the king who turned England into one of Europe’s most formidable military powers.

Evony General Edward III
Evony General Edward III

Special Skill and Ascended Buffs

Knights of the Garter — Increases Ranged troops’ and Siege Machines’ Attack by 25%, and increases Ranged troops’ Defense by 15% when this general is leading the army.

You can increase the star level of Edward III’s special skill through General Ascending. Each red star unlocks a new effect. The details are as follows:

  • 1st red star – Ranged troop and siege machine defense and HP +8%
  • 2nd red star – Attacking troop death-to-wound rate +10%
  • 3rd red star – March size capacity +6%; ranged troop attack +10%
  • 4th red star – Ranged troop and siege machine attack +10%; ranged troop defense +15%
  • 5th red star – Ranged troop attack and HP +20%

Edward III’s Max-level Specialties

  • Ranged Troop Assault: Ranged troop attack and HP +10%
  • Bash: Ranged troop and siege machine attack +10%
  • Ranged Troop Ares: Ranged troop attack, HP, and defense +10%
  • Battle of Crécy: Ranged troop attack +35% and HP +15%

How to Get General Edward III?

  1. Tavern

You can use a certain amount of gold to recruit General Edward III in your tavern. Upgrading the tavern level increases the probability of spawning high-quality generals.

  1. Epic General Token

Open the token for a chance to receive Edward III. In Evony, you can obtain the token through the following methods:

  • Alliance Competition
    Novice League: Monarch Score 2,300 grants 1 General Token Chest
    Junior League: Monarch Score 2,750 grants 1 General Token Chest
    Complete the corresponding quests to increase your score.
  • Server Monarch Competition
    Victory Server: Rank 2 grants 1 Epic General; Rank 3 grants 1 General Token Chest
  • Champion Loyalty Reward
    You can claim 1 General Token Chest when a Champion’s Loyalty reaches Lv4, Lv5, Lv6, or Lv7, and 2 chests when it reaches Lv8, Lv9, or Lv10.
    You can raise a Champion’s Loyalty level by greeting, interacting (empowering), sending Love Boxes, and sending Ruby Necklaces.
Some Paths to Obtain Evony Edward III & General Tokens
Some Paths to Obtain Evony Edward III & General Tokens

  1. Epic Historic General Token

The probability of obtaining Edward III using Epic Historic General tokens is higher than using Epic Historic tokens. The specific acquisition methods are as follows:
  • Alliance Competition
      Elite league: monarch score 3,200 – Epic Historic General * 1
      Epic league: monarch score 1,550 – Epic Historic General * 1
  • King’s Path
      Complete 99 quests to claim a King’s Path General Chest. Then, you can select one Epic Historic General token or Mehmed II’s exclusive token in the chest.
  • Feasting Revelry
      Purchase the Super Delicacy Set package on the Delicacy Set page to receive Epic Historic General * 1.
  • Artemis’s Blessing
      Purchase the Diamond Stardust Package to receive Epic Historic General * 1

  1. Adv General Token

The token can appear in the Wheel of Fortune prize pool, which you can access through the Tavern.

  1. Journey to Glory Sale

Edward III previously featured in the Knight’s Arms General Chest, which gave players a random chance to pull him. During the event, players could acquire this chest by purchasing the Knight’s Arms Sale package.

Edward III’s Strength Comparison & Analysis

Position
Name
Ranged Attack
Ranged Defense
Ranged HP
March size
Main
Douglas
156% (with skin)
146% (no skin)
110%
75%
16%
Charles XII
135%
115%
45%
16%
Edward III
130%
48%
63%
6%
Henry V
106%
50%
40%
0
Winfield Scott
111%
35%
25%
20%
Assistant
Douglas
95% (with skin)
85% (no skin)
70%
65%
6%
Charles XII
105%
40%
20%
10%
Edward III
90%
25%
35%
0
Henry V
76%
20%
10%
0
Winfield Scott
86%
10%
0
10%
Douglas and Charles XII’s buffs mostly take effect when they are “leading the army to attack”, and Douglas also needs to carry a dragon or spiritual beast. Other generals’ buffs all take effect when they are “leading the army.”
Looking at the data, Edward III offers balanced overall buffs, though he ranks near the top for generals with skills tied strictly to leading an army. Other than relatively low Defense and March Size boosts, his stats perform remarkably well across the board.

Synergistic Effect and Skill Book Usage Notes

General Conflict:

According to general simulation, Edward III can not be paired with Louis IX, Arthur Wellesley, and Toyotomi Hideyori because of the special skill clash.

Skill Book Usage Notes:

Besides these three generals, all other ranged generals can be combined with Edward III, but the following special cases should be noted when using skill books:
  • Edward the Black Prince, Henry V, Franz Joseph I, James Cook, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, Tachibana Ginchiyo, Jumong, and Subutai cannot use ‘Ranged Troop Attack’ skill books.
  • Visconti, Matsunaga Hisahide, and Ahmose I need to use ‘Ranged Troop HP’ skill books on themselves, not on their partners.
  • Winfield Scott, Li Shimin, Vladimir the Great, Elektra, and Idunn need to use ‘Ranged Troop Attack’ skill books on themselves.

Recommended Combinations:

Since Edward III performs best during the early to mid-game, we recommend budget-friendly setups that favor free-to-play options and minimize wasted resources when you eventually transition to late-game generals.
If you prefer to recruit generals through taverns, consider the following combinations:
  • Mihai + Edward III
  • Douglas + Edward III
  • Charles XII + Edward III
  • Edward III + Alfred the Great
If you can obtain Epic Historic General (Premium) tokens, consider using recent archer generals as your main generals, such as Marcian, Visconti, Charles VI, and Hatshepsut, as the probability of obtaining them is relatively high.
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