Evony Francis I of France Stats
Base Stats
| Leadership: | 128 | ![]() |
9.12 |
| Attack: | 133 | ![]() |
9.33 |
| Defense: | 122 | ![]() |
8.61 |
| Politics: | 119 | ![]() |
8.15 |
Basic Information
| Availability: | Packs |
| Cost: | 60,000,000 Gold |
| Culture: | Europe |
| Ascendable: | Yes |
Evony Francis I of France Special Skill
Knight King
Increases ground troops’ attack and defense by 60% and ground troops’ HP by 45% when General is leading the army.
Evony Francis I of France Ascension Buffs
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Ground Troop Defense and HP +10%.
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Attacking Troop Death into Wounded Rate +8%.
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Ground Troop Attack and Defense +15%.
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Ground Troop HP +15%, March Size Capacity +8%.
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Mounted Troop and Ground Troop Attack +35%, Ground Troop Defense and HP +35%.
Evony Francis I of France’s Specialties
General Specialties are unlocked at General level 25. Specialties consume runestones and gems.
Ground Troop Defense
- Ground Troop HP +10%
- Ground Troop Defense +10%
Formation
- Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Attack +10%
Ground Troop Ares
- Ground Troop Attack +10%
- Ground Troop HP +10%
- Ground Troop Defense +10%
Battle of Marignano
- Ground Troop Attack +55%
- Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Defense +35%
- Ground Troop and Mounted Troop HP +35%
Evony Francis I of France Covenant
Applicable Generals: Suleiman the Magnificent, Charles V, and Henry IV.
| Covenant | Buff |
|---|---|
War
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Ground Troop HP +10% (Local) |
Cooperation
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Grount Troop Training Speed +10% (Global) |
Peace
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Reinforcing Ground Troop Attack +10% (Local) |
Faith
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Ground Troop Defense +10% (Local)
Attacking Ground Troop Defense +5% (Global) |
Honor
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Ground Troop Attack +10% (Local) |
Civilization
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Attacking Ground Troop Attack +10% (Local)
March Size CApacity +10% (Local) |
Check out our guide on covenants, or our covenant tool.
Compatibilities
Skill Book Compatibility
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Evony Francis I of France’s Compatibility
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Francis I of France Backstory
On New Year’s Day in 1515, the 20-year-old Count of Angoulême, François, ascended the French throne after Louis XII died without an heir. As the late king’s cousin and son-in-law, he became known to history as Francis I. His reign began at a moment of great opportunity and ambition.
Francis I inherited not only one of Europe’s largest kingdoms, but also a formidable army shaped by the Hundred Years’ War. French cavalry dominated the battlefield, while its mobile and powerful artillery stood unmatched. Francis further strengthened this force by standardizing artillery specifications, later known as the “French caliber”.
Seeking to reclaim lands lost in the Italian Wars, Francis personally led his army across the Alps to confront the Swiss at Marignano. German mercenaries held back the Swiss pike formations long enough for French knights and artillery to take control of the battle. Despite fierce Swiss resistance, the arrival of French Venetian allies forced their withdrawal the next day.
Marignano became Francis I’s most cherished victory. On the battlefield, the legendary knight Bayard knighted him in ceremony. Beyond the title of “Knight King”, Francis left a lasting legacy by nurturing the Renaissance in France and supporting explorations from Canada to Sumatra. His love of honor and adventure brought enduring glory to both himself and his kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)
How to ascend Francis I of France in Evony?
To ascend General Francis I of France in Evony, you must use the Ascending feature, which requires his specific Historic General Fragments and Blood of Ares
Who does Francis I of France pair with?
Due to how frequent new generals are released in Evony, we have created a dedicated compatibility tool. This will allow you to enter a generals name, including Francis I of France, to see who they pair with.
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Ground Troop Defense and HP +10%.
Attacking Troop Death into Wounded Rate +8%.
Ground Troop Attack and Defense +15%.
Ground Troop HP +15%, March Size Capacity +8%.
Mounted Troop and Ground Troop Attack +35%, Ground Troop Defense and HP +35%.