Evony James Cook General

“An 18th-century British navigator who undertook three Pacific voyages and drafted the first maps of the coasts of Australia and New Zealand.”

Added on the 18th of March, 2025, Evony James Cook is an European ranged general.

Evony James Cook General Stats

Base Stats

Leadership:	124		8.72
Attack:	130		8.86
Defense:	127		8.65
Politics:	115		8.54

Basic Information

Availability:	Packs
Cost:	60,000,000 Gold
Culture:	Europe
Ascendable:	Yes

Evony James Cook’s Special Skill

Judgment Knight

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

Evony James Cook’ Specialties

General Specialties are unlocked at General level 25. Specialties consume runestones and gems – for more information check out our guide here.

Ranged Troop Formation

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

Bash

• Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack +10%

Sage

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

Global Exploration

• Ranged Troop Attack +45%
• Ranged Troop HP +30%
• March Size Capacity +10%

Evony James Cook’s Covenant

Applicable Generals: Aethelflaed, Elizabeth I, and Edward Teach.

Covenant	Buff
War	Ranged Troop Attack +10% (Local)
Cooperation	March Speed +5% (Global)
Peace	In-Rally Ranged Troop Attack +10% (Local)
Faith	Ranged Troop and Siege Machine HP +5% (Local) Ranged Troop Defense +5% (Global)
Honor	March Size Capacity +8% (Local)
Civilization	Ranged Troop Attack and HP +10% (Local)

Check out our guide on covenants, or our covenant tool.

Compatibilities

Skill Book Compatibility

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Evony James Cook’ Compatibility

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Evony James Cook’ Backstory

James Cook was a legendary Royal Navy officer and fearless explorer of the 18th century whose name became legend upon the waves. Standing atop the Endeavour, he carved through the unknown with the blade of discovery and the shield of purpose, unveiling the mysteries of the vast South Pacific.

Through scorching sun, fierce storms, and relentless hardship, Cook never faltered. His unmatched seamanship and unbreakable resolve opened routes across the globe. In 1770, he became the first European to chart Australia’s eastern coastline, shaping the West’s future in the Southern Hemisphere. By 1778, he had reached the Hawaiian Islands, bringing them into the light of history for the first time.

With unparalleled precision, Cook mapped the South Pacific, turning myth into map and legend into land. His voyages connected distant islands to the world and extended the reach of the British Empire across the oceans.

A symbol of courage and discovery, Cook’s spirit of exploration continues to inspire those who dare to reach for the horizon.