The latest Evony update introduces Matsunaga Hisahide, a new ranged reinforcement general, alongside the powerful Karkadann Spiritual Beast. While this update doesn’t significantly change offensive ranged marches, it greatly strengthens reinforcement and defensive strategies for Battlefield and Server War.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Evony Matsunaga Hisahide Guide – Best Build, Karkadann Spirit Beast
This update includes:
- New ranged reinforcement general Matsunaga Hisahide
- New Spiritual Beast Karkadann
- Lucky Bag Strike
- Dragon Battle events
- Alliance Competition
- Revelry Festival
- Hall of Generals rewards
- New premium general rewards
New Spirit Beast: Karkadann
Karkadann is designed primarily for players focused on ranged combat and defensive play.
Its main attributes include:
- Enemy Ranged Troop HP debuff
- Enemy Ranged Troop Attack reduction while defending
- Defensive bonuses against ranged armies
Unlike several previous beasts, Karkadann offers a mixture of offensive debuffs and city defense bonuses, making it attractive for players who regularly participate in Server War and Battlefield.
Karkadann Seal Bonuses
After reaching Level 10, Karkadann unlocks its Seal attributes.
Some of the available bonuses include:
- In-City Siege Machine Attack
- Defending Mounted Troop Defense
- Enemy Mounted Troop Attack reduction
- Siege Machine Attack
- Attacking Ranged Troop HP
- Attacking Ground Troop Attack
- Attacking Mounted Troop HP
These bonuses allow players to customize the beast depending on whether they prioritize city defense, siege marches, or offensive troop buffs.
Is Karkadann Worth Unlocking?
Karkadann is a solid investment if you:
- Frequently defend your city
- Participate in Battlefield
- Reinforce alliance members
- Want additional ranged-focused debuffs
Players with enough Spiritual Beast Scales can unlock it immediately, while free-to-play players may prefer saving resources if their focus is purely offensive PvP.
Matsunaga Hisahide Overview
Matsunaga Hisahide is a Japanese ranged general whose skill initially appears similar to many ranged attack generals.
His core buffs improve:
- Ranged Troop Attack
- Ranged Troop Defense
- Ranged Troop HP
However, most of his strongest bonuses are designed specifically for reinforcement rather than direct attacks.
Reinforcement Specialist
His ascension and specialty upgrades heavily focus on:
- Reinforcing Ranged Troop Attack
- Reinforcing Ranged Troop Defense
- Reinforcing Ranged Troop HP
- March Size increases
- Additional reinforcement effectiveness
Instead of leading offensive ranged marches, Matsunaga excels when reinforcing alliance members, defending objectives, and supporting large rallies.
Best Uses
Matsunaga performs best in:
- Battlefield reinforcement
- Temple defense
- Building occupation
- Alliance reinforcement
- Defensive Server War strategies
Players who spend most of their time supporting teammates rather than initiating attacks will get the greatest value from him.
Potential Pairings
Because of his reinforcement-focused abilities, Matsunaga works well alongside other reinforcement-oriented generals.
Many experienced players are already considering him as one of the strongest reinforcement ranged generals currently available, especially for defending against increasingly powerful rally attacks.
Is Matsunaga Worth Summoning?
Summon him if you:
- Regularly reinforce teammates
- Focus on Battlefield
- Defend buildings often
- Need a dedicated reinforcement ranged general
Skip him if you:
- Want your main ranged attack general
- Mainly launch solo PvP attacks
- Prioritize offensive ranged marches
Offensive players may get more value by waiting for another featured ranged attack general.
Other Update Features
The update also includes several returning events and premium rewards, including:
- Lucky Bag Strike
- Dragon Battle
- Alliance Competition
- Revelry Festival
- Hall of Generals
- Champion rewards
- Premium general selections
Players can also obtain several previous premium generals and other event-exclusive rewards through the latest event rotation.
Hall of Generals Changes
Some players reported that Hall of Generals quests appeared automatically completed at the beginning of the event, allowing instant reward collection. Others did not receive this behavior, suggesting it may depend on previous event progress or purchases.
This update is especially valuable for players who enjoy alliance-focused gameplay. Matsunaga Hisahide strengthens reinforcement strategies rather than replacing traditional ranged attack generals, making him an excellent choice for Battlefield defenders and support-focused players.
Meanwhile, Karkadann provides useful ranged debuffs, defensive bonuses, and flexible Seal upgrades that fit well into both city defense and reinforcement builds. While offensive players may wait for a future attack-oriented general, support and defensive players will find plenty of value in this update.
