Evony adds a new duty general, Sargon I, as a Military Academy Officer, during 2025 St. Patrick’s Day events. Read this guide to learn about his strength, duty-related info, how to obtain him, how he compares to Justinian I, and his usage.
The Background of Sargon I
In the fertile lands of Mesopotamia, a hero rose like a shining star, Sargon I, the iron-willed conqueror who forged the Akkadian Empire through strength and wisdom, achieving legendary conquests.
From an early age, Sargon displayed unparalleled ambition and military genius. In the 24th century BC, he seized power in a daring coup, overthrowing the King of Sumer. With his unstoppable leadership, he swept across the land, conquering Elam, Marhashi, and more, establishing an empire stretching from the Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf.
From humble beginnings, Sargon shattered the old world’s barriers, earning the blood and loyalty of his people. To them, he was not just a king, but the embodiment of courage, wisdom, and divine will.
Though his empire disintegrated after his death, his name remains immortalized in history as a lasting example for future rulers. Sargon’s legacy endures through the ages and never fades.
Special Skill – Sargon the Great
Increases troops’ defense and HP by 10% when Sargon I is the Military Academy Officer.
The following buffs are effective only when “When Sargon I is the Military Academy Officer” is set.
1 Star – Research speed +5%; ranged troop and siege machine defense and HP +10%
3 Star – Ranged troop and siege machine attack, defense, and HP +15%
4 Star – Enemy troop attack -20%
5 Star – Attacking troops attack and defense +10%; rally capacity +6%
Sargon I’s Max-effect Specialty
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Mounted Troop Formation: mounted troop attack and defense +10%
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Strike: march speed +10%; attacking mounted troop attack +20%
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Sage (applied to Military Academy Officer): Research speed +8%; ground and mounted troop attack +10%
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Conquest of Sumer (applied to Military Academy Officer): Research speed +8%; ground and mounted troop defense and HP +15%
Military Academy Duty Requirements & Benefits
Junior Military Academy Officer
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Requirements: general politics 500 & leadership 450
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Buffs: research speed +5%
Medium Military Academy Officer
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Requirements: general politics 850 & leadership 800
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Buffs: research speed +10%
Senior Military Academy Officer
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Requirements: general politics 1150 & leadership 1100
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Buffs: research speed +15%
Special Military Academy Officer
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Requirements: general politics 1250, leadership 1200, & power 3300000
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Buffs: research speed +20%
Super Military Academy Officer
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Requirements: general politics 1450, leadership 1400, & power 3300000
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Buffs: research speed +40%
How to Obtain Sargon I
You can get the general through the King’s Party during Evony 2025 St. Patrick’s Day.
At the event, you need to purchase enough gems (packages that include gems are counted) to increase your party cake’s EXP and promote it to upgrade.
You can claim rewards, including the Historic General (Sargon I) token when your cake reaches level 10.
Sargon I Vs. Justinian I
Justinian I is also a great Military Academy Officer. We have compared these two generals in detail in the table below. You can decide which one to use based on the comparison results.
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Sargon I
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Justinian I
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Basic Special Skill
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Troop defense +10
Troop HP +10
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Research speed +10
Ground & mounted defense +12
Ground & mounded HP +12
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Ascend 1 Star
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Research speed +5
Ranged & siege defense +10
Ranged & siege HP +10
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Research speed +4
In-city ranged & siege defense +20
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Ascend 2 Star
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In-city ranged & siege attack +8
In-city ground & mounted defense +12
In-city ground & mounted HP +12
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Research speed +6
In-city ranged & siege HP +20
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Ascend 3 Star
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Ranged & siege attack +15
Ranged & siege defense +15
Ranged & siege HP +15
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In-city ranged & siege attack +15
In-city ranged & siege defense +20
In-city ranged & siege HP +20
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Ascend 4 Star
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Enemy troop attack -20
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In-city ranged & siege attack +15
Enemy ranged & siege attack -20
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Ascend 5 Star
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Attacking troop attack +10
Attacking Troop defense +10
Rally capacity +6
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Ground attack & Mounted attack +15
In-city ranged & siege defense +30
In-city ranged & siege HP +30
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Specialty 1
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Mounted attack +10
Mounted defense +10
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Siege HP +10
Siege defense +10
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Specialty 2
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March speed +10
Attacking mounted attack +20
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Enemy troop attack -10
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Specialty 3
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Research speed +8
Ground & mounted attack +10
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Research speed +5
Ground & mounted defense +10
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Specialty 4
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Research speed +8
Ground & mounted defense +15
Ground & mounded HP +15
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Research speed +10
Enemy troop defense -20
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Total research speed
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+21
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+35
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Total in-city buffs
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Ground: A+10; D+37; HP+37
Mounted: A+20; D+47; HP+37
Ranged: A+23; D+35; HP+35
Siege: A+23; D+35; HP+35
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Ground: A+15; D+22; HP+12
Mounted: A+15; D+22; HP+12
Ranged: A+30; D+70; HP+70
Siege: A+30; D+80; HP+80
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Total attacking buffs
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Ground: A+20; D+35; HP+25
Mounted: A+50; D+45; HP+25
Ranged: A+25; D+45; HP+35
Siege: A+25; D+45; HP+35
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Ground: A+15; D+12; HP+12
Mounted: A+15; D+12; HP+12
Ranged: A+0; D+0; HP+0
Siege: A+0; D+10; HP+10
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Total debuffs
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Enemy Ground: A-10
Enemy Mounted: A-10
Enemy Ranged: A-10
Enemy Siege: A-10
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Enemy Ground: A-10
Enemy Mounted: A-10
Enemy Ranged: A-30; D-20
Enemy Siege: A-30; D-20
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[Note: A = attack; D = defense; all data units in the table above are %]
It can be seen that Sargon I’s gains to the 4 types of troops are relatively even, and his gains to infantry and cavalry are better than Justinian I’s. Also, his gain effect on attacking troops is good.
Justinian I mainly gains archers and siege equipment in the city, which is better than Sargon I in this aspect. Besides, he is also better against enemy debuffs.
The two have different advantages, so you can choose according to your actual needs.
Equipment & Skill Books
There are only two pieces of equipment suitable for Sargon I.
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Military Academy Officer’s Robe
Items needed for forging:
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Lv7 Iron * 20
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Lv7 Red Agate * 20
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Lv7 Meteorolite * 20
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Lv7 Blue Stone * 20
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Military Academy Officer’s Robe Scroll
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Military Academy Officer’s Staff
Items needed for forging:
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Lv7 Iron * 20
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Lv7 Red Agate * 20
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Lv7 Meteorolite * 20
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Lv7 Blue Stone * 20
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Military Academy Officer’s Staff Scroll
Currently, there is no skill book for this general in Evony. Ordinary skill books are not effective for Sargon I, and there is no skill book for Military Academy Officers in the Officer Skill Book Chest.
