Evony Franz Joseph I General Guide

“The Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary, who was the architect of the Austro-Hungarian Empire’s dual monarchy.”

Added on the 27th of December, 2024, Evony Franz Joseph I General is an European Ranged general.

Evony Franz Joseph I Stats

Evony Franz Joseph I’s Special Skill

Imperial Authority

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 Franz Joseph I’s Ascension Buffs

• 1 Star – Ranged Troop Attack +10% and Defense +20%
• 2 Star – Attacking Troop Death into Wounded Rate +8%
• 3 Star – March Size Capacity +8%, Ranged Troop Attack +10%
• 4 Star – Ranged Troop Defense +15% and HP +15%
• 5 Star – Ranged Troop Attack +20%, Defense and HP +15%

Evony Franz Joseph I’s Specialties

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

Ranged Troop Formation

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

Siege

• March Size Capacity +6%
• Attacking Siege Machine and Ranged Troop Attack +10%

Ranged Troop Ares

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

Austro-Hungarian Compromise

• Ranged Troop Attack +40%
• Ranged Troop Defense +30%
• Ranged Troop HP +30%

Evony Franz Joseph I’s Covenant

Applicable Generals: Arminius, Prince Eugene, and Raimondo.

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

Compatibilities

Skill Book Compatibility

Franz Joseph I is not compatible with the ranged attack skill book.

Evony Franz Joseph I’s Compatibility

To see Franz Joseph I’s compatibility, please check out our:

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Complete General List

For a full list of Historic Generals, check out our dictionary here:

Historic General Dictionary

Evony Franz Joseph I’s Backstory

According to the throne amidst the turmoil of the 1848 European Revolutions, the young Franz Joseph I found himself at the heart of history’s storm. Faced with internal rebellions and the looming threat of foreign powers, he resolutely took up the mantle of uniting and defending his nation.

Under his rule, Franz Joseph not only quelled domestic unrest but skillfully navigated the complexities of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, culminating in the 1867 creation of the Dual Monarchy. This monumental decision granted Hungary unprecedented autonomy while strengthening Habsburg control over vast and diverse territories.

In 1878, after the Berlin Conference, Franz Joseph exploited the rifts between European powers to annex Bosnia and Herzegovina, securing the Empire’s strategic dominance in the Balkans. This victory earned him the admiration of his people, cementing his legacy as both a hero and a savior.

Franz Joseph I’s reign, shaped by wisdom and courage, left an indelible mark on European history.