Evony Hugh O’Donnell Stats
Base Stats
| Leadership: | 150 | ![]() |
9.48 |
| Attack: | 100 | ![]() |
7.66 |
| Defense: | 101 | ![]() |
7.67 |
| Politics: | 148 | ![]() |
9.42 |
Basic Information
| Availability: | Packs |
| Cost: | 60,000,000 Gold |
| Culture: | Europe |
| Ascendable: | Yes |
Evony Hugh O’Donnell Special Skill
Red Hugh O’Donnell
Increases crafting speed and ranged troops’ attack by 15% and reduces enemy ranged troops and siege machines’ defense and HP by 15% when General is the Forge Officer.
Evony Hugh O’Donnell Ascension Buffs
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When General is the Forge Officer, Crafting Speed +10%, Attacking Troop Attack +15%
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When General is the Forge Officer, In-city Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Attack +25%, HP and Defense +30%
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When General is the Forge Officer, March Size Capacity +5%, Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Attack +10%
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When General is the Forge Officer, Enemy Defending Siege Machine Attack, Defense and HP against your in-rally troops -15%
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When General is the Forge Officer, Attacking Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack +10%, March Size Capacity and Rally Capacity +6%
Evony Hugh O’Donnell’s Specialties
General Specialties are unlocked at General level 25. Specialties consume runestones and gems.
Siege Machine Formation
- Siege Machine Attack +10%
- Siege Machine Defense +10%
Bash
- Range troop and Siege Machine Attack +10%
Sage
- Crafting Speed +30%
- Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Attack +8%
Battle of Curlew Pass
- Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack +8%
- Ranged Troop and Siege Machine HP +8%
Evony Hugh O’Donnell’s Covenant
There is currently no covenant available. For further information, check out our guide on covenants, or our covenant tool.
Compatibilities
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Evony Hugh O’Donnell’s Compatibility
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Hugh O’Donnell Backstory
Hugh Roe O’Donnell was born into the powerful and ancient O’Donnell family, one of Ireland’s greatest noble houses. As its heir, he became a threat to the English colonial authorities from a young age.
To stamp out the threat of rebellion, English officials set a treacherous trap. In 1587, fifteen-year-old Hugh was lured aboard a ship by men posing as wine merchants and secretly taken to Dublin Castle. He endured five years of imprisonment there, yet his spirit never broke. On a freezing winter night in 1592, he escaped through the foul sewers with the help of allies, losing several toes to the cold before miraculously returning home to assume leadership of the O’Donnell clan.
After his return, Hugh turned years of bitterness into open resistance against English rule. In 1598, when elite English forces marched to relieve a besieged stronghold, he seized his chance. Using Ireland’s muddy terrain, hidden trenches, and deadly traps, he split the enemy formation and struck from the flanks with musketeers and light infantry. The English commander was killed, their army collapsed, and only half the soldiers returned.
This great victory shook London and raised Hugh into a symbol of Irish resistance. His journey from captivity to revenge, and his unbending will to fight, made “Red Hugh O’Donnell” a name remembered across Ireland for generations.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)
How to ascend Hugh O’Donnell in Evony?
To ascend General Hugh O’Donnell in Evony, you must use the Ascending feature, which requires his specific Historic General Fragments and Blood of Ares
Who does Hugh O’Donnell pair with?
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When General is the Forge Officer, Crafting Speed +10%, Attacking Troop Attack +15%
When General is the Forge Officer, In-city Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Attack +25%, HP and Defense +30%
When General is the Forge Officer, March Size Capacity +5%, Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Attack +10%
When General is the Forge Officer, Enemy Defending Siege Machine Attack, Defense and HP against your in-rally troops -15%
When General is the Forge Officer, Attacking Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack +10%, March Size Capacity and Rally Capacity +6%