Margaret of Valois Guide: Evony Second Research Factory Officer

Margaret of Valois — the Valois princess history remembers as Queen Margot — is one of Evony's duty officer generals and a strong candidate for the Research Factory Officer role. This guide covers her background, skills, how to obtain her, and how she stacks up against Stephen the Great.

Born in 1553 to King Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici, Margaret of Valois grew up at the center of one of Europe's most turbulent courts. Religious conflict and political intrigue defined her childhood, and they would follow her throughout her life.

In 1572, she married Henry of Navarre in an attempt to ease tensions between Catholics and Protestants. The wedding drew Protestant nobles to Paris, but the celebrations quickly turned to catastrophe — the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre erupted, Henry was forced to convert, and the couple found themselves confined to the Louvre.

Her troubles continued when she fell out with her brother, King Henry III, and was exiled to Auvergne. There, she carved out a degree of independence, managing local affairs on her own terms. With no children and years of separation behind them, Henry — by then King of France — eventually sought a divorce.

After the annulment, Margaret kept her queenly title and returned to Paris in 1605. She spent her later years writing her Memoirs, a vivid account of court life during the Wars of Religion. Alexandre Dumas later immortalized her in his novel, cementing her legacy as Queen Margot.

Special Skill — Queen Margot

When assigned as Research Factory Officer, Margaret provides:

• Research speed +15%

• All troops' attack, defense, and HP +10%

Her ascended star attributes also activate when she holds this role:

• 1st Red Star — Attacking ground and mounted troop attack and HP +20%; research speed +4%

• 2nd Red Star — In-city ground and mounted troop defense and HP +10%; research speed +6%

• 3rd Red Star — Ranged troop and siege machine attack and defense +20%

• 4th Red Star — Enemy ground and mounted troop attack and HP against your in-rally troops -30%

• 5th Red Star — Attacking ranged troop and siege machine attack and defense +30%; rally capacity +6%

Specialties (Max Level)

• Ranged Troop Defense — Ranged troop HP and defense +10%

• Formation — Ground and mounted troop attack +10%

• Sage (Research Factory Officer only) — Research speed +8%; attacking troop attack and defense +8%

• Memoirs of the Queen (Research Factory Officer only) — Research speed +8%; attacking troop attack +15%; attacking mounted and ground troop HP +15%

How to Obtain Margaret of Valois

1. King's Party Event

The most direct route. During the 2026 Viking Festival, purchase basic gems to upgrade the Party Cake to Level 10 — Margaret's exclusive token is one of the rewards at this tier. Additional Level 10 rewards include Civilization Scroll Chest II (Supremacy), Radiant Medals, Blood of Ares, Speed Ups, and more. This event may return in future festival rotations.

2. Speedup Sprint Event

Use speedups to earn points (1 point per 2,000 minutes used, excluding Trap Speedups). Complete point-based tasks to earn Hermes' Gold Coins, and climb the rankings — the top 500 players receive bonus coins. Accumulate 3,000 coins to exchange for one Military Strategist Historic General Chest.

3. Lucky Raffle

Switch to the Vault of Pharaoh tab and purchase packages to earn Lucky Raffle Tickets. Once all participating servers collectively reach 1,600 tickets, the prize pool — containing the Military Strategist Historic General Chest — unlocks. At the end of the event, three winners are drawn from ticket holders. Unclaimed tickets convert to Participation Chests.

4. Strategic Stockpile

Margaret costs 1,800 Stockpile Tickets through this method. Free tickets are available daily during the event, with more earned by purchasing basic gems.

5. All-Star Shop

Exchange 100 Galaxy Coins for one Military Strategist Historic General Chest. Earn Galaxy Coins by finishing in the top 400 on All-Star Battlefields or drawing from the Star Box during the Star Goddess's Box event.

6. Storm Shop

Spend 10,000 Storm Coins to redeem one Military Strategist Historic General Chest. Storm Coins are earned by participating in Storm Ruins Battlefield and ranking in the top 1,000.

7. Star Goddess's Box Event

The Solar Box collection prize pool contains four Military Strategist Historic General Chests. Use Star Keys — obtainable from Super Star Sale Packages — for a chance to win.

Margaret of Valois vs. Stephen the Great

Both generals can serve as Research Factory Officers, but they suit different playstyles.

Bottom line: Stephen the Great is the better choice for defensive players — his buffs are heavily weighted toward in-city troops. Margaret of Valois suits offensive players, with most of her buffs applying to troops in attack mode. She also edges ahead on research speed and offers broader buffs that cover all four troop types without restriction.

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