* Click here to see a ranking of recommended Assistants (Ground PvP).

Note: With the implementation of Star Level 10, the entire page is being revamped in stages. Therefore, the overall format is not yet consistent.
Sections being modernized: B-1

7/23/2022 – Section B-1 now supports Star Level 10. Buff values detailed. / added Soult & Basil II.
2/16/2022 – Added “Reinforcements ranking” section.
27/1/2022 – Added Guan Yu
12/14/2021 – Added Elise
10/7/2021 – Added Empaminondas
8/26/2021 – Added Alexander the Great
8/5/2021 – Changed the assumptions of the “pay no money” case / Changed all generals’ stats when using Lv4 skillbook / Added Alexander Nevsky, Peter the Great
4/28/2021 – Added Carus and his special notes.

The following rankings are based on my personal opinion when the troop formation is specialized in Ground Troop.

Stats Format : Leadership / Attack / Defense / Politics

A) If you pay no money

Assumptions

• General – Only generals available in the Tavern / Great General Chest / Relics.
• Specialty – Only the 3 left are considered. (Reference: Specialty Guide)

Overall Rating

In case of no payment, Trajan is recommended.

1. Trajan

• Skill – Ground Attack +15%, HP +20%, Defense +15%
• Specialties (ONLY 3) – Ground Attack +30%, HP+20%, Defense +10%, Mounted Attack +10%
• Base Stats – 118 / 109 / 120 / 113
• Stats Increases – 9.23 / 7.85 / 9.05 / 8.34

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +45%
• Ground HP +65% (add)
• Ground Defense +50% (add)
• March Size +0%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

2. Peter the Great

• Skill – Ground Attack +35%
• Specialties (ONLY 3) – Ground Attack +20%, Defense +10%, Mounted Attack +10%, Troop death into troop soul rate in the main city +10%
• Base Stats – 114 / 101 / 110 / 119
• Stats Increases – 9.31 / 7.92 / 8.36 / 8.88

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +45% (add)
• Ground HP +35% (can’t add)
• Ground Defense +35% (add)
• March Size +0%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

3. Oda Nobunaga

• Skill – Ground Attack +35%
• Specialties (ONLY 3) – Ground Attack +10%, HP +10%, All Troop Attack +6%, Enemy Troop Defense -10%
• Base Stats – 113 / 106 / 100 / 116
• Stats Increases – 8.91 / 7.59 / 7.91 / 8.16

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +51% (can’t add)
• Ground HP +35% (add)
• Ground Defense +25% (add)
• March Size +0%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

4. Alexander Nevsky

• Skill – Ground Defense +15%, Mounted Defense +10%, Enemy Ranged Attack -10%, Enemy Siege Attack -10%
• Specialties (ONLY 3) – Ground HP+10%, Defense +10%, All Troop Attack +6%, Enemy Troop Attack -10%
• Base Stats – 111 / 108 / 112 / 99
• Stats Increases – 9.18 / 8.29 / 8.49 / 8.29

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +6%
• Ground HP +35% (add)
• Ground Defense +45% (add)
• March Size +0%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

B) If you pay a lot of money 1 – March & Rally

Assumptions

• General – All
• Specialty – Maximize all 4. (Reference: Specialty Guide)

B-1-1) Awakened (Star10 + Specialty)

Assumptions

Evaluation Criteria

The following 2 types are listed below, but the rankings are sorted by evaluation 1.

• Evaluation 1 – Considers only Buffs
  • Add up the percentages of the 5 types of buffs: attack, defense, HP, march size, and rally capacity.
• Evaluation 2 – Considers Buffs & Debuffs
  • If a general has a debuff, its percentage is added to the score of Evaluation 1.
  • If debuffs for all types of troops, the debuff value x4.

Buffs by Stats

As for the buffs by stats, the values are at 5 stars because the value at 10 stars is currently unknown. However, I am assuming that the increase in value at 6-10 stars is the same for all generals, so there will probably be no impact on the ranking. (If I am wrong, I will correct the ranking)

Buffs by Skillbook

Basically, it is assumed that by using an assistant, the following 6 types are attached.
Attack, Defense, HP, Speed, March size, March Speed (Lv4 for each).

In other words, it is basically assumed that there will be no difference depending on the skill book.
However, if a general has a skill book that cannot be added, it is excluded from the buff value.

Overall Rating

For when marching or rallying, I recommend Elise.
Next, Scipio.

1. Elise

Ground Buff (%)

• Score 1 (Atk + Def + HP + MS + RC): 1031.2
• Score 2 (Score1 + Debuff): 1031.2

2. Scipio Africanus

Ground Buff (%)

• Score 1 (Atk + Def + HP + MS + RC): 998.4
• Score 2 (Score1 + Debuff): 998.4

3. Guan Yu

Ground Buff (%)

• Score 1 (Atk + Def + HP + MS + RC): 986.8
• Score 2 (Score1 + Debuff): 986.8

4. Alexander the Great

Ground Buff (%)

• Score 1 (Atk + Def + HP + MS + RC): 956.4
• Score 2 (Score1 + Debuff): 956.4

5. Soult

Ground Buff (%)

(Unavailable Skillbook: Attack)

• Score 1 (Atk + Def + HP + MS + RC): 948.2
• Score 2 (Score1 + Debuff): 948.2

When used as the main general, he is not that good.
However, since all of the buffs are basic buffs, they do not weaken him at all when he is a reinforcement or defender, and he is excellent.
Also excellent when used as an assistant general.
See also: Best of Assistant Generals: Ground PvP

6. Epaminondas

Ground Buff (%)

(Unavailable Skillbook: Attack)

• Score 1 (Atk + Def + HP + MS + RC): 895.2
• Score 2 (Score1 + Debuff): 895.2

7. Carus

Ground Buff (%)

• Score 1 (Atk + Def + HP + MS + RC): 891.8
• Score 2 (Score1 + Debuff): 891.8

8. Basil II

Ground Buff (%)

• Score 1 (Atk + Def + HP + MS + RC): 887
• Score 2 (Score1 + Debuff): 927

X. Trajan

Ground Buff (%)

Not yet supported 10 stars

X. Peter the Great

Ground Buff (%)

(Unavailable Skillbook: HP)

Not yet supported 10 stars

X. Oda Nobunaga

Ground Buff (%)

(Unavailable Skillbook: Attack)

Not yet supported 10 stars

X. Alexander Nevsky

Ground Buff (%)

Not yet supported 10 stars

B-1-2) Awakened (Star10 + Specialty) Table

B-2) Non-Awakened (Star5 + Specialty)

Overall Rating

For when marching or rallying, I recommend Elise and Scipio.
These two are almost equally rated.

If you want to focus on the attack, go for Elise.
If you want to focus on durability, go for Scipio.

In addition, if you want to use both as Reinforcements and Wall defense general, Elise is the best choice. (For details, see the section for reinforcements described later.)

1. Elise

• Skill – Ground Attack +30% (requires Dragon), HP +30% (when attacking), Mounted HP +30% (when attacking)
• Specialties – Ground Attack +60% (requires Dragon), HP +50% (requires Dragon), Defense +10%, Mounted Attack +10%
• Base Stats – 119 / 114 / 112 / 113
• Stats Increases – 9.13 / 9.11 / 8.88 / 8.29

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +90%
• Ground HP +105% (add)
• Ground Defense +35% (add)
• March Size +0%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

When marching or rallying, it is rated about the same as Scipio.
Considering their stats at lv40, Attack Strength is 40% higher than Scipio’s. Defense is 30% lower. HP is 7% higher.
If attack strength is important, Elise is the best choice.
Also, if you want to use it both as a reinforcement and wall defender, Elise is the best choice. (For details, see the section for reinforcements described later.)

2. Scipio Africanus

• Skill – Ground Attack +30%, HP +40% (all when attacking)
• Specialties – Ground Attack +30%, HP +46%, Defense +36% (all when attacking), Mounted Attack +10% (when attacking), March Size +6%, Death turning wounded rate of troops +10% (when attacking)
• Base Stats – 114 / 111 / 115 / 116
• Stats Increases – 8.49 / 8.61 / 9.06 / 8.75

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +60%
• Ground HP +111% (add)
• Ground Defense +61% (add)
• March Size +6%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

When marching or rallying, it is rated about the same as Elise.
If endurance is important, Scipio is the choice.
It also has the advantage of march size and the rate of conversion of soldiers from dead to wounded, which Elise does not have.

3. Guan Yu

• Skill – Ground Attack +30%, HP +20%, Mounted HP +20% (all when attacking)
• Specialties – Ground Attack +50%(when attacking), HP +50%(when attacking), Defense +10%, Mounted Attack +30% (when attacking), March Size +6%
• Base Stats – 116 / 116 / 116 / 108
• Stats Increases – 9.11 / 9.02 / 8.99 / 8.25

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +80%
• Ground HP +95% (add)
• Ground Defense +35% (add)
• March Size +6%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

HP and attack stats increase values are higher than Scipio’s.
However, at generals Lv 40, it is at a slight disadvantage compared to Scipio.
– ground attack is more than 25% better.
– ground HP is about 10% worse.
– ground defense is about 25% worse.

4. Trajan

• Skill – Ground Attack +15%, HP +20%, Defense +15%.
• Specialties – Ground Attack +46%, HP +36%, Defense +10%, Mounted Attack +10%, March Size +10%
• Base Stats – 118 / 109 / 120 / 113
• Stats Increases – 9.23 / 7.85 / 9.05 / 8.34

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +61%
• Ground HP +81% (add)
• Ground Defense +50% (add)
• March Size +10%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

5. Epaminondas

• Skill – Ground Attack +30%, HP +15%, Mounted HP +15%
• Specialties – Ground Attack +30%, HP +50%, Defense +10%, Mounted Attack +10%, HP+20%
• Base Stats – 110 / 115 / 113 / 102
• Stats Increases – 9.13 / 8.89 / 9.12 / 8.25

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +60%
• Ground HP +90% (add)
• Ground Defense +35% (add)
• March Size +0%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

6. Carus

• Skill – Ground Attack +25% (when attacking), All Troops Attack +10% (when attacking)
• Specialties – Ground Attack +40%, HP +10%, Defense +20% (all when attacking), Mounted Attack +30%, Defense +20% (all when attacking), All Troops Attack +6%, March Size +6%
• Base Stats – 116 / 119 / 115 / 112
• Stats Increases – 9.09 / 8.66 / 8.78 / 8.65

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +81%
• Ground HP +35% (add)
• Ground Defense +45% (add)
• March Size +6%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

7. Alexander the Great

• Skill – Ground Attack +20% (when attacking), Rally Capacity +15%
• Specialties – Ground Attack +50% (when attacking), HP +20%, Defense +10%, Mounted Attack +30% (when attacking), March Size +16%
• Base Stats – 118 / 120 / 110 / 105
• Stats Increases – 9.31 / 9.01 / 8.73 / 8.39

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +70%
• Ground HP +45% (add)
• Ground Defense +35% (add)
• March Size +16%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

If you want to increase the rally capacity, there is no other choice but Alexander the Great. (+15%)
He also has the largest march size, so he is recommended if the number of troops is the most important factor.

He also has a higher stat increase in HP & attack.
However, even taking this into account, it is not enough to make up for the difference in buffs between him and the other generals.

Example: Scipio vs Alexander the Great

Buff difference by skills & specialties only
HP – 66% / Attack +10% / Defense -26%

Lv40 Stats Scipio – 1,437 / 1,446 / 1,494
Lv40 Stats Alexander the Great – 1,521 / 1,494 / 1,457

Buff difference by stats (approx)
HP +16% / Attack +10% / Defense -8%

The large difference in HP cannot be filled.

8. Peter the Great

• Skill – Ground HP +35%
• Specialties – Ground Attack +20%, HP +20%, Defense +30%, Mounted Attack +10%, Troop death into troop soul rate in the main city +10%
• Base Stats – 114 / 101 / 110 / 119
• Stats Increases – 9.31 / 7.92 / 8.36 / 8.88

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +45% (add)
• Ground HP +55% (can’t add)
• Ground Defense +55% (add)
• March Size +0%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

9. Oda Nobunaga

• Skill – Ground Attack +35%
• Specialties – Ground Attack +30%, HP +30%, All Troops Attack +6%, Enemy Troop Defense -10%
• Base Stats – 113 / 106 / 100 / 116
• Stats Increases – 8.91 / 7.59 / 7.91 / 8.16

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +71% (can’t add)
• Ground HP +55% (add)
• Ground Defense +25% (add)
• March Size +0%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

10. Alexander Nevsky

• Skill – Ground Defense +15%, Mounted Defense +10%, Enemy Ranged Attack -10%, Enemy Siege Attack -10%
• Specialties – Ground HP+36%, Defense +10%, Mounted HP +26%, All Troop Attack +6%, Enemy Troop Attack -10%
• Base Stats – 111 / 108 / 112 / 99
• Stats Increases – 9.18 / 8.29 / 8.49 / 8.29

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +6%
• Ground HP +61% (add)
• Ground Defense +45% (add)
• March Size +0%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

C) If you pay a lot of money 2 – Reinforce

When reinforcing an alliance member’s city, “when General is leading the army to attack” buff ( = Marching Buff) is disabled.
(See this article for details: Buff / Debuff – Basic Guide)

Assumptions

Same as for “pay a lot of money”.

• General – All
• Specialty – Maximize all 4. (Reference: Specialty Guide)

Overall Rating

When reinforcing an alliance member’s city,
I recommend Elise, Trajan, Epameinondas.

Elise for the attack.
Trajan for the number of troops.
Epameinondas for HP.

1. Elise

• Skill – Ground Attack +30% (requires Dragon), HP +30% (when attacking), Mounted HP +30% (when attacking)
• Specialties – Ground Attack +60% (requires Dragon), HP +50% (requires Dragon), Defense +10%, Mounted Attack +10%
• Base Stats – 119 / 114 / 112 / 113
• Stats Increases – 9.13 / 9.11 / 8.88 / 8.29

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +90%
• Ground HP +75% (add)
• Ground Defense +35% (add)
• March Size +0%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

2. Trajan

• Skill – Ground Attack +15%, HP +20%, Defense +15%.
• Specialties – Ground Attack +46%, HP +36%, Defense +10%, Mounted Attack +10%, March Size +10%
• Base Stats – 118 / 109 / 120 / 113
• Stats Increases – 9.23 / 7.85 / 9.05 / 8.34

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +61%
• Ground HP +81% (add)
• Ground Defense +50% (add)
• March Size +10%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

3. Epaminondas

• Skill – Ground Attack +30%, HP +15%, Mounted HP +15%
• Specialties – Ground Attack +30%, HP +50%, Defense +10%, Mounted Attack +10%, HP+20%
• Base Stats – 110 / 115 / 113 / 102
• Stats Increases – 9.13 / 8.89 / 9.12 / 8.25

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +60%
• Ground HP +90% (add)
• Ground Defense +35% (add)
• March Size +0%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

Considering only skills and specialties, the total value of attack, HP, and defense buffs is inferior to Trajan’s by 7%.
However, he has a higher attack stats than Trajan, and at Lv40, his stats-based attack buff is about +20% higher than Trajan’s.
But, since it is greatly inferior in terms of march size, the overall rating is almost the same.

4. Peter the Great

• Skill – Ground HP +35%
• Specialties – Ground Attack +20%, HP +20%, Defense +30%, Mounted Attack +10%, Troop death into troop soul rate in the main city +10%
• Base Stats – 114 / 101 / 110 / 119
• Stats Increases – 9.31 / 7.92 / 8.36 / 8.88

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +45% (add)
• Ground HP +55% (can’t add)
• Ground Defense +55% (add)
• March Size +0%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

5. Alexander the Great

• Skill – Ground Attack +20% (when attacking), Rally Capacity +15%
• Specialties – Ground Attack +30% (when attacking), Ground Attack +20%, HP +20%, Defense +10%, Mounted Attack +30% (when attacking), March Size +16%
• Base Stats – 118 / 120 / 110 / 105
• Stats Increases – 9.31 / 9.01 / 8.73 / 8.39

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +20%
• Ground HP +45% (add)
• Ground Defense +35% (add)
• March Size +16%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

If only skills and specialties are taken into account, the total value of attack, HP, and defense buffs is far inferior to Peter the Great.
However, his attack and defense stats are higher than Peter the Great’s, and his stats-based buffs at Lv40 are about 20% higher in attack and 8% higher in defense than Peter the Great’s.
It also has an advantage in terms of march size and rally capacity, so the overall rating is close.

6. Guan Yu

• Skill – Ground Attack +30%, HP +20%, Mounted HP +20% (all when attacking)
• Specialties – Ground Attack +30%(when attacking), HP +30%(when attacking), Ground Attack +20%, HP +20%, Defense +10%, Mounted Attack +30% (when attacking), March Size +6%
• Base Stats – 116 / 116 / 116 / 108
• Stats Increases – 9.11 / 9.02 / 8.99 / 8.25

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +20%
• Ground HP +45% (add)
• Ground Defense +35% (add)
• March Size +6%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

7. Scipio Africanus

• Skill – Ground Attack +30%, HP +40% (all when attacking)
• Specialties – Ground Attack +20%, HP +20%, Defense +10%, Ground Attack +10% (when attacking), HP & Defense +26% (when attacking), Mounted Attack +10% (when attacking), March Size +6%, Death turning wounded rate of troops +10% (when attacking)
• Base Stats – 114 / 111 / 115 / 116
• Stats Increases – 8.49 / 8.61 / 9.06 / 8.75

• Ground Attack +20%
• Ground HP +45% (add)
• Ground Defense +35% (add)
• March Size +6%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

8. Oda Nobunaga

• Skill – Ground Attack +35%
• Specialties – Ground Attack +30%, HP +30%, All Troops Attack +6%, Enemy Troop Defense -10%
• Base Stats – 113 / 106 / 100 / 116
• Stats Increases – 8.91 / 7.59 / 7.91 / 8.16

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +71% (can’t add)
• Ground HP +55% (add)
• Ground Defense +25% (add)
• March Size +0%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

Taking only skills and specialties into account, the total value of attack, HP, and defense buffs is not bad.
However, his status is low; at Lv40, compared to Scipio, his stats-based buffs are about 8% higher in HP, 20% lower in attack, and 20% lower in defense.

9. Alexander Nevsky

• Skill – Ground Defense +15%, Mounted Defense +10%, Enemy Ranged Attack -10%, Enemy Siege Attack -10%
• Specialties – Ground HP+36%, Defense +10%, Mounted HP +26%, All Troop Attack +6%, Enemy Troop Attack -10%
• Base Stats – 111 / 108 / 112 / 99
• Stats Increases – 9.18 / 8.29 / 8.49 / 8.29

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +6%
• Ground HP +61% (add)
• Ground Defense +45% (add)
• March Size +0%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

10. Curus

• Skill – Ground Attack +25% (when attacking), All Troops Attack +10% (when attacking)
• Specialties – Ground Attack +10%, HP +10%, Ground Attack +30%, Defense +20% (all when attacking), Mounted Attack +30%, Defense +20% (all when attacking), All Troops Attack +6%, March Size +6%
• Base Stats – 116 / 119 / 115 / 112
• Stats Increases – 9.09 / 8.66 / 8.78 / 8.65

• Ground Attack +16%
• Ground HP +35% (add)
• Ground Defense +25% (add)
• March Size +6%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)

Note – Scipio vs Elise

The advantages of ground troops are high HP & defense.
The disadvantage is low attack.

Reference: Troop Type Guide: Usage & Characteristics (Mounted, Ground, Ranged, Siege)

Therefore,
if you want to improve the advantages of ground troops, choose Scipio,
and
if you want to compensate for the disadvantages, choose Elise.

Note – Scipio & Guan Yu’s Weaknesses

Scipio and Guan Yu perform significantly worse when they are not “attacking (marching)”, i.e., when they are reinforcements (alliance member’s city) or defense generals on wall.

If you are using them as your main general, some players may need to train a separate general for reinforcements.

Note – The following cases are no problem. Attack buffs (march buffs) are applied.

– When participating in a rally / starting a rally by yourself
– When sending reinforcements / defending / attacking an occupied building on the map (Portal, Temple, etc.),

Detailed explanation: Buff / Debuff – Basic Guide

Note – Elise, Trajan, Epaminondas’ Versatility

Unlike Scipio, Trajan & Epaminondas’ skills and specialties are always fully demonstrated, not just when attacking.

Elise is slightly weakened, but still performs very well.

Therefore, it is also excellent when used as a Reinforcement & Defense general. (Reference: Best of Defense General (Wall))

If your defense general isn’t growing up enough, it’s good enough to use them in a dual role. (Although it is troublesome to put it on and off the defense general each time)

Note – Robert the Bruce

If you look at just the basic skills, he seems to be a good ground PvP (attack) general, but assuming the specialty is maxed out, he is not a good PvP (attack) general because the fourth specialty is only active when he is a defense general.

• Skill – Ground Attack +15%, HP +25%, Mounted Attack +15%
• Specialties – Ground Attack +45% (In-city), HP +35% (In-city), Mounted Attack +35% (In-city), HP +25% (In-city), All Troops Attack +6%
• Base Stats – 115 / 109 / 120 / 110
• Stats Increases – 8.96 / 8.77 / 8.87 / 8.62

Example of adding a skillbook Lv4

• Ground Attack +66%
• Ground HP +60%
• Ground Defense +0%
• March Size +0%
• Ground Speed +20% (add)
• Ranged Troop Range Bonus +100 (add)
• Siege Machine Range Bonus +200 (add)

Related – Other Recommended Generals

Overall

List of Best Generals

Recommended generals are summarized by role, such as battle-oriented and development-oriented.

Recommended Main Generals

For a detailed look at each type of troops, click here.

Best of Ranged PvP General

Best of Mounted PvP General

Best of Ground PvP General

Best of Siege PvP General

Best of Boss General / Monster Hunter

Best of Defense General (Wall)

Recommended Assistant Generals

Best of Assistant Generals: Ranged PvP

Best of Assistant Generals: Mounted PvP

Best of Assistant Generals: Ground PvP

Best of Assistant Generals: Siege PvP

Best of Assistant Generals: Defense (Wall)

List of All Generals

List of Generals by Role (+ How to Get)

A comprehensive list of all golden historic generals, over 100 in total, by role.