
George Dewey - Evony (America)
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Your Ultimate Guide to George Dewey in Evony
Best Role: Main City Defense
Best Paired With: Not Tested Yet
Special Skill: Increases in-city mounted troops’ HP by 15%, and in-city ranged troops and siege machines’ attack by 20% when General is the Main City Defense General.
Is George Dewey a top-tier general in Evony?
Absolutely! George Dewey excels in defence strategies, especially for players with a lot of ranged troops and siege machines. His special skills are packed with buffs, making him a great choice even for those who don't spend much in the game.
However, it's important to note that George Dewey isn't ideal for offensive tactics, as most of his buffs only apply in defence mode.
He was introduced to Evony as a replacement for Joseph E Johnston, following feedback from players regarding historical accuracy. Overall, George Dewey is a solid choice for your defence needs in the game!
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George Dewey – Special Skill
Just a heads up - An Evony General’s Special Skill is always active and doesn't need any levelling up. Make sure you carefully read the description to see the impact it's having.
Also, remember that you can upgrade this General through the Evony General Ascending feature. Each ascended star level will give an extra boost to the General’s Special skill.
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Boosts in-city mounted troops’ HP by 15%, and in-city ranged troops and siege machines’ attack by 20% when George Dewey is your Main City Defence General.
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Special Skill Buffs for Ascended George Dewey
Here are the extra buffs that an ascended George Dewey will get for his Special Skill at each ascended star level:
1 Star: When George is the Main City Defence General, the In-city Mounted Troop Defence increases by 30% and HP by 20%.
2 Star: When George is the Main City Defence General, the Hospital Capacity increases by 20%.
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3 Star: If the General leads as the Main City Defence General, In-city Siege Machine and Ranged Troop Attack get a 10% boost, while HP increases by 20%.
4 Star: With the General in charge as the Main City Defense General, both In-city Siege Machine and Ranged Troop Attack receive a 10% increase, and HP gets a 30% bump.
5 Star: When the General leads as the Main City Defence General, In-city Mounted Troop HP is boosted by 15%, Defence by 25%, and In-city Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack by 20%.
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George Dewey – Special Skills
Ready to take your Evony General to the next level? Once they hit level 25, you can unlock these powerful abilities. Just keep in mind that developing these skills can be a bit pricey, requiring Gems and Runestones.
Ranged Troop Formation: Boost your Ranged Troop Attack and Defence by 10%.
Ambush: Increase Trap Triggering Chance by 20% for your Main City Defence General.
In-city Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack: Enhance your attacks by 10%.
War God: Give all your troops a 6% Attack boost.
Battle of Manila Bay: Supercharge your in-city Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack by 26%.
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Let's talk about the Siege Defence build by George Dewey!
This build is all about beefing up your city's defence against heavy sieges. It's perfect for players who don't mind splurging a little as the gem repair costs can add up. But trust us, it's worth it - your attackers won't know what hit them!
To make your siege defence even stronger, we recommend adding some extra HP to your siege machines. Here's a breakdown of the skill books and equipment refines you'll need:
Skill Books:
Level 4 Siege Machine Attack: +25% Siege Attack
Level 4 Siege Machine Range Bonus: +200 Siege Machine Range
Level 4 Siege Machine HP: +25% Siege HP
Equipment Refines:
Axe: Siege Machine Attack % x4
Armor: Siege Machine Defence % x4
Boots: Siege Machine Defence % x4
Helmet: Siege Machine HP % x4
Leg Armor: Siege Machine HP % x4
Ring: Siege Machine Attack % x4