Who counters Hermes in Evony?

The top rated counters for Hermes are Marcian, Charles VI, Visconti, Rumyantsev, Hatshepsut.

What troop type is Hermes?

Hermes is classified as a mounted general.

Is Hermes good for PvP?

Hermes is rated Tier S for Mounted Defense (rank 3). Its recorded best use is Mounted reinforcement / wall defender (rank 1).

Quick answer

Hermes is a Legendary mounted general with Tier S for Mounted Defense (rank 3). The recorded best use for Hermes is Mounted reinforcement / wall defender (rank 1). The top rated counter generals are Marcian, Charles VI, Visconti, Rumyantsev, Hatshepsut.

Evony mounted general guide

Hermes

How to counter Hermes in Evony: use Marcian, Charles VI, Visconti. Hermes is a Tier S mounted general best used for Mounted reinforcement / wall defender (ra…

mounted Legendary

Skills & Best Use

Main skillNot recorded

Best useMounted reinforcement / wall defender (rank 1)

Specialties

Reinforcing aggregate: Mounted Troop Attack +70%
Reinforcing aggregate: Mounted Troop Defense +50%
Reinforcing aggregate: Mounted Troop HP +20%
Reinforcing aggregate: March Size +16%

Ascending Bonuses

Reinforcing: Mounted Troop Attack +105%; Mounted Troop Defense +70%; Mounted Troop HP +120%; March Size +12%

Tier Ratings

B Mounted Attack · rank 12
Best of Mounted PvP General - Table (All mounted generals / Marching)
S Mounted Defense · rank 3
Best of Mounted PvP General - Table (All mounted generals / Reinforcing)
B Wall Defense · rank 13
Best of Defense General (Wall) - Ranking (A) Table: All Generals Suitable for Wall Defender

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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