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Evony Francis I of France

Evony Francis I of France General portrait
“A Renaissance monarch known as the “Knight King”, who defeated the formidable Swiss forces at Marignano.”

Added on the 13th of February 2026, Evony Francis I of France is a European Ground general.


Evony Francis I of France Stats

Base Stats

Leadership: 128 Evony Francis I of France - image removebg preview 49 9.12
Attack: 133 Evony Francis I of France - image removebg preview 49 9.33
Defense: 122 Evony Francis I of France - image removebg preview 49 8.61
Politics: 119 Evony Francis I of France - image removebg preview 49 8.15

Basic Information

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

Evony Francis I of France Special Skill

Knight King Special Skill Icon

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

  • 1 Star Ground Troop Defense and HP +10%.
  • 2 Star Attacking Troop Death into Wounded Rate +8%.
  • 3 Star Ground Troop Attack and Defense +15%.
  • 4 Star Ground Troop HP +15%, March Size Capacity +8%.
  • 5 Star 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.

Siege Machine Assault icon

Ground Troop Defense

  • Ground Troop HP +10%
  • Ground Troop Defense +10%
Bash Icon

Formation

  • Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Attack +10%
Siege Machine Ares Icon

Ground Troop Ares

  • Ground Troop Attack +10%
  • Ground Troop HP +10%
  • Ground Troop Defense +10%
Battle of Cowpens Icon

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 Icon War
Ground Troop HP +10% (Local)
Cooperation Icon Cooperation
Grount Troop Training Speed +10% (Global)
Peace Icon Peace
Reinforcing Ground Troop Attack +10% (Local)
Faith Icon Faith
Ground Troop Defense +10% (Local)
Attacking Ground Troop Defense +5% (Global)
Honor Icon Honor
Ground Troop Attack +10% (Local)
Civilization Icon Civilization
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

Skill Book Compatibility

Want to learn about any skill book clashes with Francis I of France or any other general? Use our Skill Book Compatibility Tool.

General Compatibility

Evony Francis I of France’s Compatibility

To see Francis I of France’s compatibility, please check out our: General Compatibility Tool.

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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