Basil II - Evony (Europe)
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Basil II – One of the Byzantine emperors, who led Byzantine Empire to its second golden age.
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Your Ultimate Guide to Basil II in Evony
Best Role: Ground
Best Paired With: Totila, Miltiades, Suchet
Special Skill: Increases ground troops and mounted troops’ attack by 30% and increases ground troops and mounted troops’ defense by 15% when General is leading the army to attack.
Is Basil II a good general in Evony?
Basil II is a versatile Evony General with many uses. You can deploy him for Ground PvP attacks, mixed Ground and Mounted marches, or to hunt boss monsters.
Just remember not to use him for defence. Most of his skills and buffs are only active during attacks, and his final specialty is costly to activate.
Basil II's Special Skill is always active and doesn't require development. Make sure to read the description to understand its impact.
Remember, you can ascend Basil II through the Evony General Ascending feature to unlock additional buffs for his Special Skill.
Strong Leader Boosts Troops' Attack and Defence:
When the General is in command of the army during an attack, ground troops and mounted troops get a 30% boost to their attack and a 15% boost to their defence.
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Ascended Special Skill Buffs
Here's a breakdown of the awesome buffs that an ascended Basil II will get to his Special Skill for each ascended star level:
1 Star: Boosts Mounted Troop and Ground Troop Attack by 10% and Defence by 10% when the General is leading the army in an attack.
2 Star: Increases the Troop Death into Wounded Rate by 10% when the General is leading the army in an attack.
3 Star: When the General is launching an Alliance War, Rally Capacity gets a nifty +8%.
4 Star: Adds a 10% increase to Mounted Troop and Ground Troop Attack, as well as HP when the General leads the army in an attack.
5 Star: Takes it up a notch with 10% boosts to Mounted Troop and Ground Troop Attack, Defence, and HP when the General is at the helm in an attack.
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When your Evony General reaches level 25, you'll unlock Basil II's special skills! But be prepared - developing these abilities can be pricey, as they require Gems and Runestones. Here's a quick breakdown:
Boosts Ground Troop Defence by 10%
Increases Ground Troop HP by 10%
Reduces Enemy Troop Attack by 10% with Snipe
Enhances All Troops Attack by 6% with War God
Unleashes the power of Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Attack by 20% in the Battle of Kleidion
Raises Ground Troop and Mounted Troop HP by 10%
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Basil II - Quick Overview
Are you a fan of epic gold generals in Evony The King's Return? If so, you'll want to meet Basil II!
Basil II can be found in the tavern under Europe and will cost you 60,000,000 gold. But don't worry, you can obtain Basil II by purchasing premium packages.
This attacking ground general brings some impressive buffs to the table, with a total ground buff of 101% when all specialties are maxed out. With additional mounted buffs in the mix, Basil II is a top choice for ground defence, ranking 7th overall.
When it comes to general stats, Basil II shines with high rankings in leadership, attack, defence, and politics. In fact, at level 35, Basil II is ranked 10th when comparing all these attributes.
Basil II's Attributes
Basil II excels in leadership, attack, defence, and politics, ranking at 10 overall. At level 35 with 5 stars, Basil II's stats are as follows:
Leadership: 872
Attack: 884
Defence: 864
Politics: 830
Thanks to his impressive attack base and growth rate, Basil II is ranked at number 2 among level 35 generals.
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Here are Basil II's stats at different levels and star ratings:
Level 1 with no stars:
Leadership: 115 (+8.95 growth)
Attack: 118 (+9.06 growth)
Defence: 116 (+8.85 growth)
Politics: 112 (+8.49 growth)
Level 35 with 5 stars:
Leadership: 872
Attack: 884
Defence: 864
Politics: 830
Fully cultivated level 35, 5 star Basil II:
Leadership: 1372
Attack: 1384
Defence: 1364
Politics: 1330
Fully cultivated level 40, 5 star Basil II:
Leadership: 1483
Attack: 1497
Defence: 1474
Politics: 1435
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Basil II – Ground PvP Build
This build is perfect for players who love dominating the battlefield with their ground troops. Whether you're leading a ground attack march or defending your walls, this build has got you covered.
Skill Books:
Lvl 4 Ground Troop Attack – Increase Ground Attack by 25%
Lvl 4 Ground Troop HP – Boost Ground HP by 25%
Lvl 4 Ground Troop Speed – Enhance Ground Speed by 20%
Equipment Refines:
Sword – Increase Ground Troop Attack by %
Armor – Boost Ground Troop Defence by %
Boots – Enhance Ground Troop Defence by %
Helmet – Increase Ground Troop HP by %
Leg Armor – Boost Ground Troop HP by %
Ring – Increase Ground Troop Attack by %
With this build, your ground troops will move faster, hit harder, and have the endurance to withstand any ranged attacks.
