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Part 1/12 - In-City Defense (Main Wall) General Rankings [PvP]

Updated: Sep 23

Hi Everyone,


Army General Analysis PART 1, In-City Defense (Main Wall) Generals for PvP (Battlefield, KE, SVS or Purge).


Note: There are DIFFERENT In-City Defense (Main Wall) Generals for PEACE-TIME that are covered in Part 8.

 

Specialty Level for Rankings:


This Army General Category has been ranked by the 4-Yellow Specialty Score that is used for the "Primary Six (6)" Army Generals. See the Developing Army General Specialties in this article for more information.


The primary six (6) army army generals are:

  1. Ranged General Rankings [Primary PvP]

  2. In-City Defense (Main Wall) General Rankings [PvP]

  3. Mounted Generals - Monster Killing for Pushing [PvM]

  4. Ground Generals [PvP]

  5. Siege Generals [PvP]

  6. Mounted General Rankings [PvP]

If the 4-Yellow Specialties Ranking is not realistic for this Army General Category, then see the 3-Orange Specialty Rankings and/or the 3-Purple Specialty Rankings that have been included below the primary list.

 

ASCENDING ENHANCEMENT RANKINGS - v3.3.2a


In-City Defense (Main Wall) General Rankings (at maximum Ascending Enhancements and 4-Yellow Specialties Level)

  1. Leonidas I – Grade: A+ (100.0% - 904)

  2. William Marshal – Grade: A+ (98.3% - 889)

  3. George Dewey – Grade: A+ (96.2% - 870)

  4. Leo III – Grade: A (91.8% - 830)

  5. Zachary Taylor – Grade: A- (89.0% - 805)

  6. Jadwiga – Grade: B+ (84.4% - 763)

  7. Queen Boudica – Grade: B+ (84.3% - 762)

  8. Yi Sun-sin – Grade: B (82.1% - 742)

  9. Yodo-dono – Grade: B (81.1% - 733)

  10. Kusunoki Masashige – Grade: B (80.2% - 725)

  11. Robert the Bruce – Grade: B- (75.8% - 685)

  12. James Bowie – Grade: B- (75.7% - 685)

  13. Oda Oichi – Grade: C+ (75.3% - 681)

  14. Tran Hung Dao – Grade: C+ (74.0% - 669)

  15. Ly Thuong Kiet – Grade: C (69.5% - 628)

  16. Gustavus Adolphus – Grade: C- (63.7% - 576)

  17. Shajar al-Durr – Grade: D+ (57.8% - 513)

  18. Raged King – Grade: D (50.8% - 459)

 

Formatting:


Rank #. General Name – Letter Grade (Percent - Total Score) – Description

  1. Specialist Against:

  2. Strongest Buffs:

  3. Dragon:

  4. Acquisition

  5. Culture:

  6. Introduced:

 

4-YELLOW SPECIALTIES RANKINGS - v3.3.2a


In-City Defense (Main Wall) General Rankings (at 4-Yellow Specialties Level)


1. Leo III – Grade: A+ (100% - 598) – With very strong Siege Troop Buffs, strong Ranged Troop Buffs, very strong Basic Attribute scores (Leadership, Attack, Defense & Politics), and Level 40 now available, he becomes the new top rated In-City Defense (Main Wall) General.

  1. Specialist Against: All types of enemy attacks, but strongest against Enemy Mounted Attacks.

  2. Strongest Buffs:

  3. In-City Siege Attack Increase: +101% (+136% w/ Skill Book and In-City All Troop Attack Increase)

  4. In-City Ranged Attack Increase: +46% (+56% w/ In-City All Troop Attack Increase)

  5. In-City All Troop Attack Increase: +10%

  6. Siege Range Bonus: +0 (+200 w/ Skill Book)

  7. Ranged Range Bonus: +0 (+100 w/ Skill Book)

  8. In-City Siege Defense Increase: +30%

  9. Siege HP Increase: +20%

  10. Dragon: Not Required

  11. Acquisition: VERY DIFFICULT, only available in the 5th Daily Event Packs ($100) and possibly during the King’s Scheme, Ekaterina’s Garden, King’s Party, or other pay events.

  12. Culture: Europe

  13. Introduced: October, 2021

  14. Recommended Specialty Level: 4-Yellow, he’s an excellent candidate for the 4-Yellow Specialties Level.

 

2. Leonidas I – Grade: A (95.0% - 568) – With very strong Ground Troop Buffs, strong Ranged Troop Buffs, very strong Basic Attribute scores (Leadership, Attack, Defense & Politics), and Level 40 now available, he becomes one of the strongest overall PvP options. Personally, he is my 1st choice for PvP In-City Defense (Main Wall) General because he’s a specialist against Ranged Troop Attacks.

  1. Specialist Against: Enemy Ranged Attacks, he’s the best at defending against Ranged Troop Attacks (by far, the most common type of PvP attack).

  2. Strongest Buffs:

  3. In-City Ground Attack Increase: +90% (+115% w/ Skill Book)

  4. In-City Ranged Attack Increase: +25% (+50% w/ Skill Book)

  5. Reduce Enemy Mounted Attack: +30%

  6. Ground (Movement) Speed Increase: +0% (+20% w/ Skill Book)

  7. In-City Ground HP Increase: +50%

  8. Ground Defense Increase: +10%

  9. Dragon: Not Required

  10. Acquisition: VERY DIFFICULT, only available in the 5th Daily Event Packs ($100) and possibly during the King’s Scheme, Ekaterina’s Garden, King’s Party, or other pay events.

  11. Culture: Europe

  12. Introduced: June, 2021

  13. Recommended Specialty Level: 4-Yellow, he’s an excellent candidate for the 4-Yellow Specialties Level.

 

3. William Marshal – Grade: A (94.3% - 564) – With very strong Siege Troop Buffs, strong Ranged Troop Buffs, very strong Basic Attribute scores (Leadership, Attack, Defense & Politics), and Level 40 now available, he becomes one of the strongest overall PVP options.

  1. Specialist Against: All types of enemy attacks, but strongest against Enemy Mounted Attacks.

  2. Strongest Buffs:

  3. Siege Attack Increase: +50% (+81% w/ Skill Book and All Troop Attack Increase)

  4. Ranged Attack Increase: +50% (+56% w/ All Troop Attack Increase)

  5. Mounted Attack Increase: +40% (+46% w/ All Troop Attack Increase)

  6. All Troop Attack Increase: +6%

  7. Siege Range Bonus: +0 (+200 w/ Skill Book)

  8. Ranged Range Bonus: +0 (+100 w/ Skill Book)

  9. Siege Defense Increase: +30%

  10. Siege HP Increase: +20%

  11. Dragon: Not Required

  12. Acquisition: VERY DIFFICULT, only available in the 5th Daily Event Packs ($100) and possibly during the King’s Scheme, Ekaterina’s Garden, King’s Party, or other pay events.

  13. Culture: Europe

  14. Introduced: December, 2021

  15. Recommended Specialty Level: Probably 4-Yellow, unless you also have Leo III, otherwise, he’s an excellent candidate for the 4-Yellow Specialties Level.

 

4. George Dewey – Grade: A- (88.8% - 531) – Joseph E. Johnston was changed to George Dewey on 05-14-2022. Formerly ranked #1 until Leonidas, Leo and Marshal were added to the game in second half of 2021. Now he’s ranked 4th, but is still a very strong option for PvP In-City Defense (Main Wall) General.

  1. Specialist Against: All types of enemy attacks, but strongest against Enemy Mounted Attacks.

  2. Strongest Buffs:

  3. In-City Siege Attack Increase: +66% (+97% w/ Skill Book and All Troop Attack Increase)

  4. In-City Ranged Attack Increase: +76% (+82% w/ All Troop Attack Increase)

  5. All Troop Attack Increase: +6%

  6. Siege Range Bonus: +0 (+200 w/ Skill Book)

  7. Ranged Range Bonus: +0 (+100 w/ Skill Book)

  8. In-City Mounted Attack Increase: +15% (+21% w/ All Troop Attack Increase)

  9. Ranged Defense Increase: +10%

  10. Dragon: Not Required

  11. Acquisition: Fairly DIFFICULT, available in the Great General’s Chest (GGC).

  12. Culture: America

  13. Introduced: First introduced sometime before January, 2018, as Joseph E. Johnston His name was changed to George Dewey in May, 2022.

  14. Recommended Specialty Level: Probably 4-Yellow, unless you also have Leo III or William Marshal, otherwise, he’s an excellent candidate for the 4-Yellow Specialties Level.


5. Robert the Bruce – Grade: B+ (86.8% - 519) – With very strong Basic Attribute scores (Leadership, Attack, Defense, & Politics), strong Ground Troop Buffs, and good Mounted Troop Buffs, he makes a strong PvP In-City Defense (Main Wall) General.

  1. Specialist Against: Enemy Ranged Attacks (by far, the most common type of PvP attack), but also does well against Enemy Ground Attacks.

  2. Strongest Buffs:

  3. In-City Ground Attack Increase: +60% (+91% w/ Skill Book and All Troop Attack Increase)

  4. In-City Mounted Attack Increase: +50% (+81% w/ Skill Book and All Troop Attack Increase)

  5. All Troop Attack Increase: +6%

  6. Ground (Movement) Speed Increase: +0% (+20% w/ Skill Book)

  7. In-City Ground HP Increase: +60%

  8. Ground Defense Increase: +10%

  9. In-City Mounted HP Increase: +25%

  10. Dragon: Not Required

  11. Acquisition: Relatively EASY (at Tavern Level 27 and above). Available in the Tavern as of 07-15-2022, he's probably the BEST option available in the Tavern. He is also 1 of the 8 army generals available in the Europe Epic Historic General Chest at level 50 in the Dawn of Civilization Event ($20 for easy mode, or $5 if you work hard and complete every task or spend gems for the last few levels).

  12. Culture: Europe

  13. Introduced: November, 2020

  14. Recommended Specialty Level: Probably 4-Yellow, unless you also have Leonidas I, otherwise, he’s an excellent candidate for the 4-Yellow Specialties Level.


6. Zachary Taylor – Grade: B+ (85.6% - 512) – Very strong Basic Attribute Scores (Leadership, Attack, Defense & Politics), very strong Ranged Troop Buffs, and good Siege Troop Buffs combine to make him a strong PvP option.

  1. Specialist Against: All types of enemy attacks, but especially strong against Enemy Mounted Attacks.

  2. Strongest Buffs:

  3. In-City Ranged Attack Increase: +95% (+126% w/ Skill Book and All Troop Attack Increase)

  4. In-City Siege Attack Increase: +35% (+41% w/ All Troop Attack Increase)

  5. All Troop Attack Increase: +6%

  6. Ranged Range Bonus: +0 (+100 w/ Skill Book)

  7. Siege Range Bonus: +0 (+200 w/ Skill Book)

  8. Ranged HP Increase: +10%

  9. Dragon: Not Required

  10. Acquisition: VERY DIFFICULT, only available in the 5th Daily Event Packs ($100) and possibly during the King’s Scheme, Ekaterina’s Garden, King’s Party, or other pay events.

  11. Culture: America

  12. Introduced: January, 2021

  13. Recommended Specialty Level: Probably 3-Orange or less, he ranks 4th in the overall rankings at 3-Orange specialties.


7. Yi Sun-sin – Grade: B (82.4% - 493) – A solid overall PvP option with primarily Mounted Troop Buffs, some Ground Troop Buffs, and a couple Enemy Troop Debuffs.

  1. Specialist Against: Enemy Ground and Ranged Attacks.

  2. Strongest Buffs:

  3. In-City Mounted Attack Increase: +45% (+92% w/ Skill Book and All Troop Attack Increase)

  4. In-City Ground Attack Increase: +35% (+82% w/ Skill Book and All Troop Attack Increase)

  5. In-City All Troop Attack Increase: +22%

  6. Mounted (Movement) Speed Increase: +0% (+20% w/ Skill Book)

  7. Reduce Enemy Ground Attack: +10%

  8. Reduce Enemy Mounted Attack: +10%

  9. Mounted HP Increase: +10%

  10. Dragon: Not Required

  11. Acquisition: Somewhat CHALLENGING, available in the Relic Chamber Rewards (RCR) event.

  12. Culture: Korea

  13. Introduced: May, 2020

  14. Recommended Specialty Level: Probably 3-Orange or less, but if you’re a free player, he may be your best option. Although, I’d recommend waiting until you can get George Dewey from the Great Generals Chest, before investing large amount of Runestones.


8. Kusunoki Masashige – Grade: B (81.9% - 490) – Strong Basic Attribute Scores (Leadership, Attack, Defense & Politics), strong Ranged Troop Buffs, and a good Enemy Mounted Troop Debuff, combine to make him a solid PvP option.

  1. Specialist Against: Enemy Mounted Attacks, but also does ok against Enemy Ground Attacks.

  2. Strongest Buffs:

  3. In-City Ranged Attack Increase: +80% (+111% w/ Skill Book and All Troop Attack Increase)

  4. In-City Mounted Attack Increase: +20% (+51% w/ Skill Book and All Troop Attack Increase)

  5. In-City All Troop Attack Increase: +6%

  6. Ranged Range Bonus: +0 (+100 w/ Skill Book)

  7. Reduce Enemy Mounted Attack: +20%

  8. Ranged HP Increase: +20%

  9. Ranged Defense Increase: +10%

  10. Dragon: Not Required

  11. Acquisition: Relatively EASY (at Tavern Level 27 and above). Available in the Tavern as of 07-15-2022, he's probably the 2nd best option available in the Tavern. Also, still available in the Relic Chamber Rewards (RCR) activity.

  12. Culture: Japan

  13. Introduced: August, 2020

  14. Recommended Specialty Level: Probably 3-Orange, but if you’re a free player, he may be your best option. Although, I’d recommend waiting until you can get George Dewey from the Great Generals Chest, before investing large amount of Runestones.


9. Queen Boudica – Grade: B (80.8% - 483) – A solid PvP option with very strong Mounted Troop Buffs, and some reasonable Ground Troop Buffs.

  1. Specialist Against: Enemy Ground Attacks, but also does ok against Enemy Ranged Attacks.

  2. Strongest Buffs:

  3. In-City Mounted Attack Increase: +96% (+127% w/ Skill Book and All Troop Attack Increase)

  4. Mounted (Movement) Speed Increase: +0% (+20% w/ Skill Book)

  5. In-City Ground Attack Increase: +10% (+41% w/ Skill Book and All Troop Attack Increase)

  6. In-City Mounted HP Increase: +61%

  7. All Troop Attack Increase: +6%

  8. In-City Ground HP Increase: +15%

  9. Dragon: Not Required

  10. Acquisition: Relatively EASY (at Tavern Level 27 and above). Available in the Tavern as of 07-15-2022, she's probably the 3rd best option available in the Tavern. Also, still available in the Great General’s Chest (GGC) activity.

  11. Culture: Europe

  12. Introduced: Unknown (before January, 2018)

  13. Recommended Specialty Level: None, there are superior choices available in the Tavern and Relic Chamber Rewards.


10. Jadwiga – Grade: B- (78.8% - 471) – A good overall PvP option with strong Mounted Troop Buffs, good Siege Troop Buffs, and a good Enemy Siege Troop Debuff.

  1. Specialist Against: All types of enemy attacks, but especially strong against Enemy Ground Attacks.

  2. Strongest Buffs:

  3. In-City Mounted Attack Increase: +86% (+111% w/ Skill Book)

  4. Mounted (Movement) Speed Increase: +0% (+20% w/ Skill Book)

  5. In-City Siege Attack Increase: +25% (+50% w/ Skill Book)

  6. In-City Ground Attack Increase: +10%

  7. Reduce Enemy Siege Attack: +20%

  8. Mounted Defense Increase: +20%

  9. Mounted HP Increase: +10%

  10. Dragon: Not Required

  11. Acquisition: Relatively EASY (at Tavern Level 27 and above). Available in the Tavern as of 07-15-2022, she's probably the 4th best option available in the Tavern.

  12. Culture: Europe

  13. Introduced: February, 2020

  14. Recommended Specialty Level: None, there are superior choices available in the Tavern and Relic Chamber Rewards.


11. Yodo-dono – Grade: B- (75.9% - 454) – Strong Basic Attribute scores (Leadership, Attack, Defense, & Politics), fair All Troop Toughness Buffs, and reasonable Ranged Troop Buffs combine make her a reasonable PvP option.

  1. Specialist Against: Enemy Ranged or Ground Attacks.

  2. Strongest Buffs (at 4-Yellow Specialties Level):

  3. In-City Ranged Attack Increase: +65% (+102% w/ Skill Book and All Troop Attack Increase)

  4. In-City All Troop Attack Increase: +12%

  5. In-City All Troop HP Increase: +20%

  6. In-City All Troop Defense Increase: +10%

  7. Siege Range Bonus: +0 (+200 w/ Skill Book)

  8. Ranged Range Bonus: +0 (+100 w/ Skill Book)

  9. Ranged HP Increase: +10%

  10. Ranged Defense Increase: +10%

  11. Dragon: Not Required

  12. Acquisition: VERY DIFFICULT, only available in the 5th Daily Event Packs ($100) and possibly during the King’s Scheme, Ekaterina’s Garden, King’s Party, or other pay events.

  13. Culture: Japan

  14. Introduced: August, 2022

  15. Recommended Specialty Level: None, there are superior choices available in the Tavern and in Relic Chamber Rewards.


12. Oda Oichi – Grade: C+ (73.1% - 437) – Strong Basic Attribute scores (Leadership, Attack, Defense, & Politics), excellent All Troop Attack Buffs, and weak Ground & Mounted Troop Buffs combine make her an reasonable PvP option.

  1. Specialist Against: Enemy Ranged or Ground Attacks.

  2. Strongest Buffs:

  3. In-City Ground Attack Increase: +10% (+66% w/ Skill Book and All Troop Attack Increase)

  4. In-City Mounted Attack Increase: +10% (+66% w/ Skill Book and All Troop Attack Increase)

  5. In-City All Troop Attack Increase: +31%

  6. Ground (Movement) Speed Increase: +0% (+20% w/ Skill Book)

  7. In-City Ground HP Increase: +40%

  8. Ground Defense Increase: +20%

  9. Dragon: Not Required

  10. Acquisition: VERY DIFFICULT, only available in the 5th Daily Event Packs ($100) and possibly during the King’s Scheme, Ekaterina’s Garden, King’s Party, or other pay events.

  11. Culture: Japan

  12. Introduced: May, 2022

  13. Recommended Specialty Level: None, there are superior choices available in the Tavern and Relic Chamber Rewards.


13. Tran Hung Dao – Grade: C (70.2% - 420) – A reasonable overall PvP option with good Siege Troop Buffs, and a large Enemy Ranged Troop Debuff.

  1. Specialist Against: All types of enemy attacks, but especially strong against Enemy Ranged Attacks.

  2. Strongest Buffs:

  3. In-City Siege Attack Increase: +90% (+115% w/ Skill Book)

  4. Reduce Enemy Ranged Attack: +30%

  5. Siege Range Bonus: +0 (+200 w/ Skill Book)

  6. Ground Attack Increase: +0% (+25% w/ Skill Book)

  7. Ground HP Increase: +20%

  8. Ranged Attack Increase: +10%

  9. Siege Defense Increase: +20%

  10. Siege HP Increase: +10%

  11. Dragon: Not Required

  12. Acquisition: Relatively EASY (at Tavern Level 27 and above), probably the 5th best option available in the Tavern.

  13. Culture: Other

  14. Introduced: Unknown (before January, 2018)

  15. Recommended Specialty Level: Probably none, there are vastly superior choices available in the Tavern and Relic Chamber Rewards.


14. James Bowie – Grade: C (67.2% - 402) – A fair overall PvP option with strong Ground Troop Buffs, good Mounted Troop Buffs, and an Enemy Troop Debuff.

  1. Specialist Against: Primarily Enemy Ranged Attacks, but also does ok against Enemy Ground Attacks.

  2. Strongest Buffs:

  3. In-City Ground Attack Increase: +51% (+82% w/ Skill Book and In-City All Troop Attack Increase)

  4. In-City Mounted Attack Increase: +41% (+72% w/ Skill Book and In-City All Troop Attack Increase)

  5. Ground (Movement) Speed Increase: +0% (+20% w/ Skill Book)

  6. Reduce Enemy Mounted HP: +20%

  7. In-City All Troop Attack Increase: +6%

  8. Ground HP Increase: +20%

  9. Ground Defense Increase: +20%

  10. Dragon: Not Required

  11. Acquisition: Relatively EASY (at Tavern Level 27 and above). Available in the Tavern as of 01-27-2022, he's probably the 6th best option available in the Tavern.

  12. Culture: America

  13. Introduced: February, 2019

  14. Recommended Specialty Level: None, there are vastly superior choices available in the Relic Chamber Rewards.


15. Ly Thuong Kiet – Grade: C- (65.1% - 389) – Below average Basic Attribute scores (Leadership, Attack, Defense & Politics), and good Ranged Troop Buffs combine to make him a weaker overall PvP option. Also has a very high trap trigger buff that is a bit of a double edged sword, it can be good in battle, but could be costly between battles with building new traps.

  1. Specialist Against: Enemy Mounted Attacks.

  2. Strongest Buffs:

  3. Ranged Attack Increase: +86% (+117% w/ Skill Book and In-City All Troop Attack Increase)

  4. In-City All Troop Attack Increase: +6%

  5. Trap Trigger Increase: +60%

  6. Ranged Range Bonus: +0 (+100 w/ Skill Book)

  7. Ranged Defense Increase: +50%

  8. Ranged HP Increase: +10% (+35% w/ Skill Book)

  9. Dragon: Not Required

  10. Acquisition: Relatively EASY (at Tavern Level 27 and above), probably the 7th best option available in the Tavern.

  11. Culture: Other

  12. Introduced: Unknown (before January, 2018)

  13. Recommended Specialty Level: None, he’s not worth investing Runestones because there are vastly superior choices available in the Tavern and Relic Chamber Rewards.


16. Gustavus Adolphus – Grade: C- (63.4% - 379) – Not specifically a wall general, but has skills and specialties that make him a reasonable temporary choice if nothing better is available. He’s a weaker overall PvP option, and not a good permanent solution because his 4th specialty will NOT work when he’s an In-City Defense (Main Wall) General.

  1. Specialist Against: All types of enemy attacks, but strongest against Enemy Mounted Attacks.

  2. Strongest Buffs:

  3. Siege Attack Increase: +45% (+70% w/ Skill Book)

  4. Ranged Attack Increase: +25%

  5. Siege Range Bonus: +0 (+200 w/ Skill Book)

  6. Ranged Range Bonus: +0 (+100 w/ Skill Book)

  7. Reduce Enemy Siege Defense: +15%

  8. Reduce Enemy Ranged Defense: +15%

  9. Siege HP Increase: +20%

  10. Siege Defense Increase: +10%

  11. Dragon: Not Required

  12. Acquisition: Relatively EASY (at Tavern Level 27 and above), probably the 8th best option available in the Tavern.

  13. Culture: Europe

  14. Introduced: Unknown (before January, 2018)

  15. Recommended Specialty Level: None, he’s not worth investing Runestones because there are vastly superior choices available in the Tavern and Relic Chamber Rewards.


17. Raged King – Grade: D (47.7% - 285) – With only one specialty related to Wall General, he’s not the best choice, but he’s probably better than anyone not on the list. It seems like he’s more of a prize for the General’s Gallery in the Art Hall.

  1. Specialist Against: All types of enemy attacks, but strongest against Enemy Mounted Attacks.

  2. Strongest Buffs:

  3. In-City Siege Attack Increase: +20% (+65% w/ Skill Book and All Troop Attack Increase)

  4. In-City Ranged Attack Increase: +10% (+30% w/ All Troop Attack Increase)

  5. All Troop Attack Increase: +20%

  6. Siege Range Bonus: +0 (+200 w/ Skill Book)

  7. Ranged Range Bonus: +0 (+100 w/ Skill Book)

  8. Siege HP Increase: +10%

  9. Dragon: Not Required

  10. Acquisition: EXTREMELY DIFFICULT, since he’s only available on the Wheel of Fortune.

  11. Culture: Other

  12. Introduced: Unknown (before January, 2018)

  13. Recommended Specialty Level: None, he’s not worth investing Runestones because there are vastly superior choices available in the Tavern and as Relic Chamber Rewards.


18. Richard the Lionheart – Grade: D (44.0% - 263) – Mostly a hospital expander, and I wouldn’t advise using him because his battle bonuses are terrible, and that’s exactly why you’ll need more hospital space. Everyone on this list is much better than him, and even the top 10 PvP generals from each of the four (4) PVP Attack categories (Ranged, Ground, Mounted, Siege) would probably be better.

  1. Specialist Against: Equally bad at defending against all types of enemy attacks.

  2. Strongest Buffs:

  3. Siege Attack Increase: +10% (+35% w/ Skill Book)

  4. Siege Range Bonus: +0 (+200 w/ Skill Book)

  5. In-City Ground Attack Increase: +10% (+35% w/ Skill Book)

  6. In-City Mounted Attack Increase: +10%

  7. Hospital Capacity Increase: +76%

  8. Siege HP Increase: +20%

  9. Siege Defense Increase: +20%

  10. Dragon: Not Required

  11. Acquisition: Relatively EASY (at Tavern Level 27 and above), probably the 9th best option available in the Tavern.

  12. Culture: Europe

  13. Introduced: Unknown (before January, 2018)

  14. Recommended Specialty Level: None, he’s not worth investing Runestones because there are vastly superior choices available in the Tavern and Relic Chamber Rewards.


19. Shajar al-Durr – Grade: D- (37.7% - 225) – Just to compare her when she’s accidentally left on the wall, against whatever Army General with which she should have been switched.

  1. Specialist Against: Strongest against Enemy Ranged Attacks.

  2. Strongest Buffs (at 4-Yellow Specialties Level):

  3. In-City Ground Attack Increase: +10% (+35% w/ Skill Book)

  4. In-City Mounted Attack Increase: +10%

  5. Ground (Movement) Speed Increase: +0% (+20% w/ Skill Book)

  6. Ground HP Increase: +10% (+35% w/ Skill Book)

  7. Ground Defense Increase: +10%

  8. Dragon: Not Required

  9. Acquisition: Fairly DIFFICULT, available in the Great General’s Chest (GGC).

  10. Culture: Arabia

  11. Introduced: November, 2018

  12. Recommended Specialty Level: For most people, 3-Purple or less because very few people will play the game long enough or spend enough money to get this category of army generals to 4-Yellow specialties. However, she’s the best (and only) option for Peace-Time In-City Defense (Main Wall) General. The problem is that her 4th Specialty is not that great. If her 4th Specialty was 200% Resource Production Increase, instead of 200% Food Protected from Troop Upkeep, maybe it would be worth the Runestones. Even if it was so, there are better places to spend Runestones.

 

3-ORANGE SPECIALTIES RANKINGS - v3.3.2a


In-City Defense (Main Wall) General Rankings (at 3-Orange Specialties Level)

  1. Leonidas I – Grade: A+ (100.0% - 434)

  2. Leo III – Grade: A (95.4% - 414)

  3. William Marshal – Grade: A (93.1% - 404)

  4. Zachary Taylor – Grade: A- (90.1% - 391)

  5. Kusunoki Masashige – Grade: A- (89.4% - 388)

  6. Yodo-dono – Grade: B+ (87.3% - 379)

  7. George Dewey – Grade: B+ (86.6% - 376)

  8. Robert the Bruce – Grade: B+ (85.9% - 375)

  9. Oda Oichi – Grade: B+ (85.5% - 371)

  10. Yi Sun-sin – Grade: B+ (85.3% - 370)

  11. Jadwiga – Grade: B (83.2% - 361)

  12. Queen Boudica – Grade: B (80.6% - 350)

  13. Gustavus Adolphus – Grade: B (79.7% - 346)

  14. Ly Thuong Kiet – Grade: C (68.2% - 296)

  15. James Bowie – Grade: C- (66.1% - 287)

  16. Tran Hung Dao – Grade: C- (65.0% - 282)

  17. Raged King – Grade: D (51.8% - 225)

  18. Richard the Lionheart – Grade: D (50.9% - 221)

  19. Shajar al-Durr – Grade: D (47.0% - 204)

 

3-PURPLE SPECIALTIES RANKINGS - v3.3.2a


In-City Defense (Main Wall) General Rankings (at 3-Purple Specialties Level)

  1. Leonidas I – Grade: A+ (100.0% - 417)

  2. Leo III – Grade: A (94.7% - 395)

  3. William Marshal – Grade: A (93.5% - 390)

  4. Kusunoki Masashige – Grade: A- (89.7% - 374)

  5. Zachary Taylor – Grade: A- (89.4% - 373)

  6. Yodo-dono – Grade: A- (88.2% - 368)

  7. Robert the Bruce – Grade: B+ (86.3% - 360)

  8. George Dewey – Grade: B+ (85.9% - 358)

  9. Yi Sun-sin – Grade: B+ (85.6% - 357)

  10. Oda Oichi – Grade: B+ (85.6% - 357)

  11. Jadwiga – Grade: B (82.5% - 344)

  12. Queen Boudica – Grade: B (80.6% - 336)

  13. Gustavus Adolphus – Grade: B- (78.9% - 329)

  14. Ly Thuong Kiet – Grade: C (67.6% - 282)

  15. James Bowie – Grade: C- (65.9% - 275)

  16. Tran Hung Dao – Grade: C- (63.1% - 263)

  17. Raged King – Grade: D (50.6% - 211)

  18. Richard the Lionheart – Grade: D (49.4% - 206)

  19. Shajar al-Durr – Grade: D (46.5% - 194)

 

Skill Book preferences (in order):

  1. For In-City Defense Generals primarily buffing SIEGE troops, go with skill books like: 1) Siege Attack +25%; 2) Siege Range Bonus +200

  2. With RANGED secondary troop bonuses: 3) Ranged Range Bonus +100; 4) Ranged Attack +25%, 5) Siege HP +25%, 6) Siege Defense +25%, 7) Ranged HP +25%, and 8) Ranged Defense +25%.

  3. With GROUND secondary troop bonuses: 3) Ground Attack +25%, 4) Ground (Movement) Speed Increase +20%, 5) Siege HP +25%, 6) Siege Defense +25%, 7) Ground HP +25%, and 8) Ground Defense +25%.

  4. With MOUNTED secondary troop bonuses: 3) Mounted Attack +25%, 4) Mounted (Movement) Speed Increase +20%, 5) Siege HP +25%, 6) Siege Defense +25%, 7) Mounted HP +25%, and 8) Mounted Defense +25%.

  5. For In-City Defense Generals primarily buffing RANGED troops, go with skill books like: 1) Ranged Attack +25%; 2) Ranged Range Bonus +100; 3) Siege Range Bonus +200; 4) Siege Attack +25%, 5) Ranged HP +25%, and 6) Ranged Defense +25%.

  6. For In-City Defense Generals primarily buffing GROUND troops, go with skill books like: 1) Ground Attack +25%, 2) Ground (Movement) Speed Increase +20%, 3) Siege Range Bonus +200; 4) Siege Attack +25%, 5) Ground HP +25%, and 6) Ground Defense +25%.

  7. For In-City Defense Generals primarily buffing MOUNTED troops, go with skill books like: 1) Mounted Attack +25%, 2) Mounted (Movement) Speed Increase +20%, 3) Siege Range Bonus +200; 4) Siege Attack +25%, 5) Mounted HP +25%, and 6) Mounted Defense +25%.

 

Note about DRAGONS: In my opinion, and whenever possible, dragons should be placed on PvP Generals (mostly because I hate moving dragons). VERY few players have five (5) dragons, so the dragons should assigned per the following:

  1. Ranged PvP - Celtic Demon (1st Dragon - Red) or upgrade to Ladon (6th Dragon - Turquoise)

  2. Mounted PvP - Fafnir (2nd Dragon - Purple) or upgrade to Nidhogg (5th Dragon - Dark Blue)

  3. In-City Defense (Main Wall) - Dragon of Thebes (4th Dragon - Gold)

  4. Ground PvP - Norway Ridge (3rd Dragon - Light Blue) or upgrade to Amaterasu (7th Dragon - White)

  5. Siege PvP - Fafnir (2nd Dragon - Purple) or upgrade to Colchian (8th Dragon - Green)

  6. Mounted PvM for Pushing - Fafnir (2nd Dragon - Purple)

  7. Subordinate City Battle (PvP) - Norway Ridge (3rd Dragon - Light Blue)

The Dragon of Thebes (4th Dragon - Gold) is typically assigned to the In-City Defense (Main Wall) General because it offers extra In-City Troop Bonuses. Currently, Dragon of Thebes is the only dragon specializing in the In-City Defense (Main Wall) General.

 

Please let me know if I missed any good In-City Defense (Main Wall) Generals, or if you have an unlisted general you would like run through the algorithm to get a grade/score.


If you have any comments, requests, or questions, please let me know in the comments section below. Also, directing my attention to any mistakes is especially appreciated.


Thanks,

DD

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