Haakon the Good - Evony (Europe)
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Haakon Haraldsson – “A distinguished king of Norway, Haakon laid the foundations for his nation’s prosperity.”
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Your Ultimate Guide to Haakon the Good in Evony
Best Role: Mounted
Best Paired With: Artemis, George Monck, Hestia
Special Skill: Increases mounted troops’ attack and HP by 50% and increases ground troops and mounted troops’ defense by 40% when General is leading the army.
Is Haakon the Good a top-notch general in Evony?
Haakon Haraldsson is a standout General, offering immense versatility and powerful buffs straight from the start. His Special Skill, Haakon the Good, lays a strong foundation with a massive 50% boost to mounted troops’ HP and attack, plus an additional 40% increase to the defense of both mounted and ground troops. With no Skill Book limitations, you can immediately push his mounted troop attack up to 75%. Most of his buffs apply in all scenarios, making him an excellent pick for a Mounted Defense General as well. Additionally, his ground troop buffs open the door for an intriguing mixed mounted-and-ground march, though we recommend him primarily as a dedicated Mounted General.
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Haakon Haraldsson – Special Skill
An Evony General’s Special Skill is always active and needs no further development. Be sure to review the description closely to confirm it aligns with your expectations.
Note that this General can be enhanced via the Evony General Ascending feature, with each ascended star level adding a new buff to his Special Skill.
Haakon the Good
Boosts mounted troops’ attack and HP by 50% and enhances the defense of both ground troops and mounted troops by 40% when the General is leading the army.
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Ascended Special Skill Buffs
Here are the extra buffs that Haakon Haraldsson gains for his Special Skill with each ascended star level:
1 Star – Increases mounted troop defense by 10% and HP by 10%.
2 Star – Boosts the rate of attacking troop deaths converting to wounded by 8%.
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3 Star – Raises ground and mounted troop attack by 15% and march size capacity by 5%.
4 Star – Enhances ground and mounted troop defense by 10% and HP by 10%.
5 Star – Increases mounted troop attack by 30%, plus boosts mounted troop defense and HP by 20%.
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Haakon Haraldsson – Specialties
These abilities unlock when the Evony General reaches level 25. Developing them can be costly, requiring Gems and Runestones.
Mounted Troop Formation
Boosts mounted troop attack by 10% and defense by 10%.
Annihilation
Increases march size capacity by 6% and enhances attacking mounted and ground troop attack by 10%.
Mounted Troop Ares
Raises mounted troop attack by 10%, HP by 10%, and defense by 10%.
Battle of Rastarkalv
Elevates mounted troop attack by 50%, defense by 50%, and march size capacity by 10%.
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Haakon Haraldsson – Builds
The following builds specify the recommended skill books and equipment refines based on your needs.
Mounted Defense
This setup prioritizes maximizing mounted troop defense, making it ideal for specific situations, like defending against a strong ground troop assault.
Skill Books:
Level 4 Mounted Troop HP – Increases mounted HP by 25%
Level 4 Mounted Troop Defense – Boosts mounted defense by 25%
Level 4 Mounted Troop Attack – Enhances mounted attack by 25%
Equipment Refines:
Spear – Mounted Troop Attack % x4
Armor – Mounted Troop Defense % x4
Boots – Mounted Troop Defense % x4
Helmet – Mounted Troop HP % x4
Leg Armor – Mounted Troop HP % x4
Ring – Mounted Troop Attack % x4
