In the first half of 2025, Evony: The King’s Return introduces two powerful new Champions: Demeter and Minerva. Rooted in classical mythology, these Champions bring distinct strategic value to monarchs through specialized combat buffs, rally enhancements, and defensive debuffs. This guide breaks down their lore, skills, loyalty scaling, acquisition methods, and Champion Skins—helping you decide how best to integrate them into your lineup.
Demeter, the Olympian goddess of harvest and agriculture, presides over the cycle of life itself—growth, decline, and renewal. Revered as the Mother of Earth, she taught mortals how to cultivate the land and live in balance with nature. When her daughter was taken by Hades, Demeter’s grief plunged the world into desolation, halting all growth until her resolve shook the Underworld itself.
Now drawn by the monarch’s devotion, Demeter lends her power to those who defend their cities and fight to protect their lands. What follows is a bond forged through sacrifice, resilience, and abundance.
Fruitful Branches
Boosts in-city Ground and Mounted Troop Attack as loyalty increases, scaling up to +90% at Loyalty Lv.26.
Sweetened Nectar
Enhances reinforcing Ground and Mounted Troop Defense and HP, reaching +120% at Loyalty Lv.28.
Grain Abundance
Reduces enemy Siege Machine HP, scaling aggressively up to -90% at Loyalty Lv.27.
Blessings of the Earth
Increases Ground and Mounted Troop Attack while joining rallies, reaching +75% at Loyalty Lv.25.
Demeter is unlocked during the King’s Party Event (2025 Starry Pilgrimage). Reach Party Cake Lv.5 to obtain the unlock item Golden Wheat Ear.
Available during the New Moon Voyage Event (2025 Starry Pilgrimage). Collect 2,500 New Moon Gold Coins through event packages, daily activities, resource gathering, and monster hunting. Redeem them for Blessing of Abundance to unlock the skin.
Minerva stands as Rome’s divine embodiment of wisdom, strategy, and craftsmanship. A master of both war and creation, she guides warriors with flawless tactical insight while inspiring artists to achieve greatness. Whether on the battlefield or in cultural pursuits, Minerva represents precision, intellect, and dominance.
Her presence empowers armies to fight with clarity and resolve, while weakening enemy forces through calculated suppression.
Truth Seer
Increases attacking Siege Machine Attack, scaling up to +75% at Loyalty Lv.26.
Tree of Omniscience
Boosts the power of troops revived in a single SVS revival, reaching +90% at Loyalty Lv.28.
Wisdom’s Illumination
Reduces enemy Ranged Troop Attack by up to -90% at Loyalty Lv.27.
Notes of Art
When defending the main city, significantly reduces enemy Ground Troop Attack, scaling to -100% at Loyalty Lv.25.
Minerva can be unlocked during the King’s Party Event (2025 Triumphal Celebration) by reaching Party Cake Lv.5, which grants the unlock item Staff of Wisdom.
Available during the Rome Collection Event (2025 Triumphal Celebration). Earn She-wolf Gold Coins through event packages, resource gathering, and monster battles. Spend 2,500 coins to redeem the Golden Crown of Art, which unlocks Minerva’s skin.
Improving Loyalty not only upgrades skills but also earns rewards. The specific items that can be obtained are shown in the table below.
