Maria Theresa is a powerful PVE general in Evony, known for reducing stamina costs when defeating monsters. She was the ruler of the House of Habsburg and is regarded as one of the most prominent queens in world history. Currently, there is only one way to obtain this general in the game, and this guide will explain how. Additionally, we’ll share some suggestions for using Maria Theresa, based on tests and comparisons with other generals who excel at monster hunting.

The Story of Maria Theresa
In 1748, Maria Theresa, a charismatic and astute queen, rose to prominence. Through her exceptional political skills, she ended the Austrian War of Succession, firmly establishing herself as the rightful ruler of the Habsburg dynasty.
Despite the internal turmoil from the war, Maria Theresa proved herself an adept leader. She revitalized the Habsburg dynasty, turning it from a state of decline into a period of great prosperity. Politically, she reformed the bureaucracy, eliminating inefficiencies that had plagued the dynasty. Militarily, her leadership rallied loyal supporters and skilled commanders, leading Austria to dominate the European battlefields.
Maria Theresa’s reign marked the peak of Austria’s influence in the 18th century. Her leadership continues to be celebrated, cementing her legacy as one of history’s greatest queens.
Maria Theresa’s Special Skill
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- Increases mounted troops’ attack, defense, and HP by 45%.
- Reduces stamina cost by 20% when leading the army to attack monsters.
☆ Star Levels:
- ☆: Doubles the monster item drop rate +10%, and increases march speed to monsters by 5%.
- ☆☆: Reduces monster attack by 10% and increases march speed to monsters by 10%.
- ☆☆☆: Increases march size capacity by 10%, and reduces stamina cost by 5% when attacking monsters.
- ☆☆☆☆: Increases mounted-troop attack by 30% when attacking monsters.
- ☆☆☆☆☆: Doubles the monster item drop rate +10%, and reduces stamina cost by 5%.
How to Use Maria Theresa Effectively
We’ve tested and compared Maria Theresa with other generals skilled in monster hunting. Here are some strategies to make the most of her special skills:
- Focus on Mounted Troops: Maria Theresa’s bonuses heavily favor mounted troops, so it’s best to build your army around them.
- Maximize Stamina Efficiency: Her ability to reduce stamina costs makes her ideal for long monster-hunting sessions, especially in high-level battles.
- Item Farming: The increased item drop rate can help gather resources faster, making her an excellent choice for farming monsters.
Maria Theresa’s Maximum Specialties
- Hunter – monsters’ attack -15%
- Strike – march speed +10%; marching-mounted-troop attack +20%
- Mounted Troop Ares – mounted-troop attack, HP, and defense +10%
- War of Succession – ground and mounted troops’ attack and defense on monsters +25%; march speed to monsters +30%
How to Get Maria Theresa

Step 1: Summon Hecate with the Underworld Key
- Pan
- Sphinx
- Hydra
Step 2: Use the Lunar Sacred Mirror to Locate Bosses
- Activity 80: 1 Underworld Key & 4 Lunar Sacred Mirrors
- Activity 110: 1 Underworld Key & 4 Lunar Sacred Mirrors
- You can also purchase them in packages like the Triple Goddess Radiance package, which includes 1 Underworld Key and 8 Lunar Sacred Mirrors.
Step 3: Defeat Incarnations and Trigger Hecate’s True Form
- Difficulty level (Black Moon Hecate)
- Type of troops to bring (New Moon Hecate)
- Buff strength from the Trial Temple (Underworld Moon Hecate)

Maria Theresa’s Strength & Usage
Maria Theresa vs. Beowulf | Maria Theresa | Beowulf | ||
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Main | Assistant | Main | Assistant | |
Mounted-troop attack | +100 | +100 | +181 | +135 |
Mounted-troop Defense | +80 | +80 | +90 | +55 |
Mounted-troop HP | +55 | +55 | +90 | +55 |
Stamina Cost | -30 | -20 | ||
March Speed to Monsters | +55 | +40 | +50 | +50 |
Double Drop Rate | +20 | |||
Monsters Debuff | Attack -25 | Attack -15 | Defense -10 | Defense -10 |
March Size Capacity | +10 | +14 | +14 | |
Reinforce buffs | Ground & mounted troops’ defense +10 Ground-troop Attack +5 Mounted-troop Attack +5 |
Main General | Assistant General | Mounted-troop Attack on Monsters | Mounted-troop Defense on Monsters | Mounted-troop HP on Monsters |
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Beowulf | Maria Theresa | 281 | 170 | 145 |
Aethelflaed | 230 | 215 | 140 | |
Caesar | 236 | 120 | 110 |