“The Eastern Roman emperor who struck Attila’s base while he was campaigning westward and left the empire with a full”
Added on the 27th of March 2026, Evony Marcian is a European Ranged general.
Evony Marcian Stats
Base Stats
Leadership: 127 8.98 Attack: 134 9.43 Defense: 125 8.77 Politics: 116 8.03Basic Information
Availability: Packs Cost: 60,000,000 Gold Culture: Europe Ascendable: YesEvony Marcian Special Skill
Column of Marcian
Increases ranged troops’ attack and defense by 60% and HP by 45% when General is leading the army to attack.
Evony Marcian Ascension Buffs
- Attacking Ranged Troop Attack, Defense and HP +10%
- Attacking Troop Death into Wounded Rate +8%
- Attacking Ranged Troop Attack +25%, Attacking Ranged Troop and Siege Machine HP +20%
- Attacking Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack and Defense +20%
- Attacking Ranged Troop Attack and HP +35%, March Size Capacity +8%
Evony Marcian’s Specialties
General Specialties are unlocked at General level 25. Specialties consume runestones and gems.
Ranged Troop Formation
- Ranged Troop Attack +10%
- Ranged Troop Defense +10%
Bash
- Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack +10%
Ranged Troop Ares
- Ranged Troop Attack +10%
- Ranged Troop HP +10%
- Ranged Troop Defense +10%
Reign of Marcian
- Attacking Ranged Troop Attack +55%
- Attacking Ranged Troop Defense +55%
- Attacking Ranged Troop HP +40%
Evony Marcian Covenant
Applicable Generals: Totila, Theodosius I, and Aurelian.
Covenant Buff War Attacking Ranged Troop Defense +10% (Local) Cooperation Ranged Troop Training Capacity +10% (Global) Peace Attacking Ranged Troop HP +10% (Local) Faith Attacking Ranged Troop Attack +10% (Local) Honor March Size Capacity +10% (Local)Ranged Troop Defense +5% (Gloval) Civilization Ranged Troop Attack +10% (Local)
Ranged Troop HP +10% (Local)
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Compatibilities
Skill Book Compatibility
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Evony Marcian’s Compatibility
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Marcian Backstory
In the turbulent 5th century AD, Marcian rose from the army to stabilize the Eastern Roman Empire after its devastating defeats by the Huns. He was not born to imperial privilege, but earned his place through years of military service. When the Theodosian dynasty ended, he married the late emperor’s sister and took the Eastern Roman crown.
Before Marcian’s rise, Rome could only endure Attila’s extortion by paying enormous annual tribute. Marcian chose to end this humiliation, using the empire’s gold to rebuild its army instead of funding its enemy. His decision marked a turning point for the empire.
Marcian did not act rashly. He saw that Attila was tied down in war with the Western Roman Empire, and after the Battle of the Catalaunian Plains, the balance of power began to shift. When Attila invaded the weakened West again, Marcian struck across the Danube, cutting off the Huns’ supplies and weakening their power. After Attila’s sudden death, he allied with former Hunnic vassals such as the Ostrogoths and strengthened the recovered frontier.
Marcian’s achievements went beyond war. He presided over the Council of Chalcedon, helping define the empire’s orthodox faith and standardizing the calculation of Easter. When he died in Constantinople, he left secure borders and a treasury surplus of seven million solidi. Later generations honored him so deeply that emperors were often praised with the words, “Rule like Marcian”.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)
How to ascend Marcian in Evony?
To ascend General Marcian in Evony, you must use the Ascending feature, which requires his specific Historic General Fragments and Blood of Ares
Who does Marcian 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 Rostam, to see who they pair with.
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