Evony Rostam Stats
Base Stats
| Leadership: | 125 | ![]() |
8.78 |
| Attack: | 135 | ![]() |
9.42 |
| Defense: | 126 | ![]() |
8.87 |
| Politics: | 118 | ![]() |
8.23 |
Basic Information
| Availability: | Packs |
| Cost: | 60,000,000 Gold |
| Culture: | Other |
| Ascendable: | Yes |
Evony Rostam Special Skill
Pahlavan of the World
Increases mounted troops’ attack and defense by 60% and mounted troops’ HP by 45% when General is leading the army.
Evony Rostam Ascension Buffs
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Mounted Troop Defense and HP +10%
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Attacking Troop Death into Wounded Rate +8%
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Mounted Troop Attack and HP +10%
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Mounted Troop Defense +10%, March Size Capacity +6%
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Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Attack +30%, Mounted Troop Defense and HP +15%
Evony Rostam’s Specialties
General Specialties are unlocked at General level 25. Specialties consume runestones and gems.
Mounted Troop Formation
- Mounted Troop Attack +10%
- Mounted Troop Defense +10%
Annihilation
- March Size Capacity +6%
- Attacking Mounted Troop and Ground Troop Attack +10%
Mounted Troop Ares
- Mounted Troop Attack +10%
- Mounted Troop HP +10%
- Mounted Troop Defense +10%
Seven Labours
- Mounted Troop Attack +55%
- March Size Capacity +15%
Evony Rostam Covenant
Applicable Generals: Tishtriya, Surena, and Cyrus the great.
| Covenant | Buff |
|---|---|
War
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Mounted Troop Defense +10% (Local) |
Cooperation
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Mounted Troop Training Capacity +10% (Global) |
Peace
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March Speed +10% (Local) |
Faith
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Mounted Troop Attack +12% (Local)
In-Rally Mounted Troop Defense +5% (Global) |
Honor
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Attacking Mounted Troop Attack +15% (Local) |
Civilization
|
Mounted Troop HP +15% (Local)
March Size Capacity +15% (Local) |
Check out our guide on covenants, or our covenant tool.
Compatibilities
Skill Book Compatibility
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Evony Rostam’s Compatibility
To see Rostam’s compatibility, please check out our: General Compatibility Tool.
Rostam Backstory
Rostam is the greatest hero in the Persian epic Shahnameh. Born into a noble family of Sistan, he is the son of Zal and Rudabeh. Gifted with divine strength, he killed a mad elephant with his bare hands as a child. As the guardian of Eran, he served its royal house across dynasties for centuries, time and again saving the realm from strife and invasion.
To rescue the captured king Kay Kavus, Rostam journeyed alone to Mazandaran and completed the famous “Seven Labors”. He slew a giant lion, defeated a dragon, destroyed a demonic witch, and captured the fiend Olad alive. In the final trials, he fought through demon armies and entered a dark cave to slay the White Demon. With its heart’s blood, he healed the king’s blinded eyes, sealing his peerless legend.
In the long war against Afrasiyab, king of Turan, Rostam showed unmatched tactics and might. In the fiercest clash, dust clouds blotted out the sky as Turanian cavalry surged forward. Rostam roared and charged alone into their ranks, shattering armor with his bull-headed mace and driving riders into panic. He nearly seized Afrasiyab at the battle’s center, and though the king escaped, Rostam broke Turan’s morale and forced a rout, safeguarding Eran once more.
In battle, Rostam wore a treasured tiger-skin coat, wielded his bull-headed mace as a sign of authority, and rode the divine steed Rakhsh, swift enough to travel a thousand miles in a day. The tragedy of accidentally killing his own son, Sohrab, deepens his legend with a sense of fate. To this day, he remains a spiritual totem of Iranian culture, inspiring the pursuit of justice and dignity.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)
How to ascend Rostam in Evony?
To ascend General Rostam in Evony, you must use the Ascending feature, which requires his specific Historic General Fragments and Blood of Ares
Who does Rostam 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 Rostam, to see who they pair with.
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Mounted Troop Defense and HP +10%
Attacking Troop Death into Wounded Rate +8%
Mounted Troop Attack and HP +10%
Mounted Troop Defense +10%, March Size Capacity +6%
Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Attack +30%, Mounted Troop Defense and HP +15%