Who counters Cyrus the Great in Evony?

The top rated counters for Cyrus the Great are Marcian, Charles VI, Visconti, Rumyantsev, Hatshepsut.

What troop type is Cyrus the Great?

Cyrus the Great is classified as a mounted general.

Is Cyrus the Great good for PvP?

Cyrus the Great is rated Tier D for Mounted Defense (rank 44). Its recorded best use is Mounted reinforcement / wall defender (rank 44).

Quick answer

Cyrus the Great is a Legendary mounted general with Tier D for Mounted Defense (rank 44). The recorded best use for Cyrus the Great is Mounted reinforcement / wall defender (rank 44). The top rated counter generals are Marcian, Charles VI, Visconti, Rumyantsev, Hatshepsut.

Evony mounted general guide

Cyrus the Great

How to counter Cyrus the Great in Evony: use Marcian, Charles VI, Visconti. Cyrus the Great is a Tier D mounted general best used for Mounted reinforcement /…

mounted Legendary

Skills & Best Use

Main skillNot recorded

Best useMounted reinforcement / wall defender (rank 44)

Specialties

No data available.

Ascending Bonuses

No data available.

Tier Ratings

D Mounted Attack · rank 47
Best of Mounted PvP General - Table (All mounted generals / Marching)
D Mounted Defense · rank 44
Best of Mounted PvP General - Table (All mounted generals / Reinforcing)
D Ranged Attack · rank 56
Best of Ranged PvP General - Table (All ranged generals / Marching)
D Ranged Defense · rank 55
Best of Ranged PvP General - Table (All ranged generals / Reinforcing)

Best Counters

Recommended against a mounted lead.

Marcian S
Tier S ranged attacker (rank 1) — Ranged is strong against Mounted; key buff: Ranged Troop Attack +85%.
Charles VI S
Tier S ranged attacker (rank 2) — Ranged is strong against Mounted; key buff: Ranged Troop Attack +75%.
Visconti S
Tier S ranged attacker (rank 3) — Ranged is strong against Mounted; key buff: Ranged Troop Attack +85%.
Rumyantsev A
Tier A ranged attacker (rank 4) — Ranged is strong against Mounted; key buff: Ranged Troop Attack +80%.
Hatshepsut A
Tier A ranged attacker (rank 6) — Ranged is strong against Mounted; key buff: Ranged Troop Attack +85%.

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