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Leonidas I - Evony (Europe)

Leonidas I - Evony (Europe)

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Leonidas I – A king of the Greek city-state of Sparta, who was the leader of the 300 Spartans.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Leonidas I in Evony

Your Ultimate Guide to Leonidas I in Evony

Best Role: Main City Defense

Best Paired With: Not Tested

Special Skill: Increases in-city ground troops’ attack and HP by 30% and in-city ranged troops’ attack by 25% when General is the Main City Defense General.


Is Leonidas I a good general in Evony?


Certainly! Leonidas I is a highly versatile Ground General in the game. He excels as an Evony Defence General, providing an immediate 30% Ground HP buff from his Special Skill, and you can even enhance this with a Ground HP Skill Book.


If you're looking for a powerful Evony Ground PvP General, Leonidas can also fit the bill with some additional specialization. Just keep in mind that his Special Skill is only active in defence, so you may want to consider other options for offensive play.


Don't forget to pay attention to Leonidas I's Special Skill, as it is always active and can have a significant impact on your gameplay. And if you're looking to further boost his abilities, consider ascending him through the Evony General Ascending feature for even more buffs.


When the General is the Main City Defence General, 'The 300 Spartans' boost the attack and HP of your in-city ground troops by 30% and increase the attack of your in-city ranged troops by 25%.

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Leonidas I Ascended Special Skill Buffs


Just wanted to share the awesome buffs that an ascended Leonidas I will get to his Special Skill for each star level:


1 Star: As the Main City Defence General, he gets a 15% boost in In-city Mounted Troop and Ground Troop Defence, and a 10% increase in HP.


2 Star: Hospital Capacity increases by 20% when he is the Main City Defence General.


3 Star: In addition to the previous buffs, he also gets a 20% boost in In-city Mounted Troop and Ground Troop Attack, and 15% in Defence.


4 Star: Ground Troop Attack increases by 30%, and both In-city Mounted Troop and Ground Troop HP receive a 20% boost as the Main City Defence General.


5 Star: When he's the Main City Defence General, Ranged Troop Attack goes up by 20% and Ground Troop HP gets a 30% increase.


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Leonidas I - Special Skills


Once your Evony General hits level 25, they can unlock these amazing abilities. Just keep in mind that they might cost you a pretty penny in Gems and Runestones.


Ground Troop Assault


Ground Troop Attack: +10%

Ground Troop HP: +10%


Defensive (Main City Defence General)


Hospital Capacity: +10%

In-city Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Attack: +10%


Ground Troop Ares


Ground Troop Attack: +10%

Ground Troop HP: +10%

Ground Troop Defence: +10%


Battle of Thermopylae


Ground Troop Attack: +30%

Enemy Mounted Troop Attack: -30%

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Leonidas I - Quick Overview


If you're looking for a top-notch defense general in Evony The King's Return, look no further than Leonidas I. This epic gold general is perfect for protecting your Main City, thanks to their impressive skills and specialties.


You can find Leonidas I in the tavern under Europe, where they can be recruited for 60,000,000 gold. Premium packages are also another way to add this formidable general to your ranks.


When it comes to ground defence, Leonidas I shines with a total ground buff of 150% when all specialties are maxed out. As the 2nd best general for ground attack, Leonidas I is a force to be reckoned with.


Leonidas I - Stats


In terms of general attributes - leadership, attack, defence, and politics - Leonidas I holds the 42nd spot. At level 35 with 5 stars, this mighty general boasts impressive stats: leadership at 885, attack at 834, defence at 911, and politics at 807.


With a strong base defence and impressive defence growth per level, Leonidas I reigns supreme as the number 1 in the defence stat rankings.

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Here are the stats for Leonidas I as he progresses in levels and gains stars:


Level 1, 0 stars:


Leadership: 110 (Base), 9.17 (Growth)

Attack: 112 (Base), 8.54 (Growth)

Defence: 120 (Base), 9.35 (Growth)

Politics: 103 (Base), 8.33 (Growth)


Level 35, 5 stars:


Leadership: 885

Attack: 834

Defence: 911

Politics: 807


Fully cultivated Level 35, 5 stars:


Leadership: 1385

Attack: 1334

Defence: 1411

Politics: 1307


Fully cultivated Level 40, 5 stars:


Leadership: 1499

Attack: 1440

Defence: 1527

Politics: 1411


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If you're all about dominating on the ground in PvP battles, this build is perfect for you! It focuses on boosting your ground attack, HP, and speed to help your troops crush the enemy. Whether you're leading a ground attack march or defending your walls, this build has got you covered.


To maximize your ground troops' potential, make sure to use these skill books:


Level 4 Ground Troop Attack: Increases Ground Attack by 25%

Level 4 Ground Troop HP: Boosts Ground HP by 25%

Level 4 Ground Troop Speed: Enhances Ground Speed by 20%


For equipment refines, consider the following:


Sword: Equip with Ground Troop Attack % x4

Armor: Upgrade with Ground Troop Defence % x4

Boots: Reinforce with Ground Troop Defence % x4

Helmet: Enhance with Ground Troop HP % x4

Leg Armor: Fortify with Ground Troop HP % x4

Ring: Bolster with Ground Troop Attack % x4


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