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Richard the Lionheart - Evony (Europe)

Richard the Lionheart - Evony (Europe)

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Richard the Lionheart – King of England, known for his reputation as a great military leader.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Richard the Lionheart in Evony

Your Ultimate Guide to Richard the Lionheart in Evony

Best Role: Main City Defense

Best Paired With: Not Tested

Special Skill: Increases Hospital Capacity by 30% when General is the Main City’s Defense General.


Is Richard the Lionheart considered an effective general in Evony?


Richard the Lionheart is specifically designed for duty in Evony. He serves as a Wall Duty Officer, boosting hospital capacity by 30% when stationed in this role, which proves beneficial for PvP engagements. However, his defensive stats are lacking in comparison to others.


Richard the Lionheart – Special Skill

An Evony General's Special Skill is always active and does not require any development. It is crucial to carefully review the description to ensure it delivers the expected impact.


King’s Blessing

Enhances Hospital Capacity by 30% when Richard the Lionheart is designated as the Main City's Defence General.

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Ascended Special Skill Buffs

Here are the additional buffs that an ascended Richard the Lionheart will gain for his Special Skill at each ascended star level.


1 Star – When General is the Main City Defence General, In-city Troops HP +20%.


2 Star – When General is the Main City Defence General, In-city Troops Defence +15%, Hospital Capacity +15%.


3 Star – When General is the Main City Defence General, In-city Troops Attack +5% and HP +20%.


4 Star – When General is the Main City Defence General, In-city Troops Attack +10% and Defence +20%.


5 Star – When General is the Main City Defence General, In-city Troops Attack +10%, Defence and HP +15%.

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Richard the Lionheart – Special Skills


These abilities become available once the Evony General reaches level 25. Developing them can be costly, as it requires Gems and Runestones.


Siege Machine Defence

Increases Siege Machine HP by 10%

Boosts Siege Machine Defence by 10%


Defensive (Applied to Main City Defence General)

Raises Hospital Capacity by 10%

Enhances In-city Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Attack by 10%


Siege Machine

Boosts Siege Machine Attack by 10%

Increases Siege Machine HP by 10%

Enhances Siege Machine Defence by 10%


Battle of Arsuf (Applied to Main City Defence General)

Raises Hospital Capacity by 36%

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Richard the Lionheart - Overview


If you're looking for a top-notch Main City Defence General in Evony The King's Return, Richard the Lionheart is your guy! He's an epic gold general with skills and specialties that make him perfect for protecting your city.


You can find Richard the Lionheart in the tavern under Europe for a cost of 35,000,000 gold. He's also a must-have general for completing the Genius Leader set in the art hall.


Don't worry about hunting high and low for Richard the Lionheart - just head to the tavern to recruit him!


Known for his impressive siege defence abilities, Richard the Lionheart boasts a total siege buff of 50% when his specialties are fully upgraded. He ranks 9th in siege defence and 7th in siege hp, making him one of the best generals for these roles.


So if you want a strong defence for your city, look no further than Richard the Lionheart!


Richard the Lionheart's impressive stats showcase his prowess on the battlefield. At level 35 with 5 stars, his leadership soars to an impressive 895, his attack stands at a formidable 769, his defence is a sturdy 883, and his political acumen is notable at 754.


Even at level 1 with no stars, his potential is evident:


Leadership - Base: 115, Growth: 9.23

Attack - Base: 105, Growth: 7.85

Defence - Base: 118, Growth: 9.05

Politics - Base: 101, Growth: 7.72


At level 35, a fully developed 5-star Richard the Lionheart possesses the following statistics:


Leadership - 1395

Attack - 1269

Defence - 1383

Politics - 1254


When levelled up to 40, a 5-star Richard the Lionheart has the following stats:


Leadership - 1510

Attack - 1366

Defence - 1496

Politics - 1350

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Richard the Lionheart's Skills and Specialties


Richard the Lionheart possesses four specialties and a special skill:

(Specialty) Siege Machine Ares

(Specialty) Siege Machine Defence

(Specialty) Defensive

(Specialty - 4th) Battle of Arsuf

(Special Skill) King's Blessing


Richard the Lionheart excels in siege-related abilities, with a full specialization providing significant boosts: 10% to siege attack, 20% to siege defence, and 20% to siege HP.


Siege Machine Ares


Attributes of Siege Machine Ares:

Siege Machine Defence: 10%

Siege Machine Attack: 10%

Siege Machine HP: 10%

Siege Machine Defence


Attributes of Siege Machine Defence:

Siege Machine HP: 10%

Siege Machine Defence: 10%


Defensive


Attributes of Defensive for the main city defence general:

Hospital Capacity: 10%


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


Battle of Arsuf (4th)


Attributes of Battle of Arsuf for the main city defence general:

Hospital Capacity: 36%


King's Blessing (Special Skill)


Attributes of King's Blessing for the main city defence general:

Increases Hospital Capacity by 30% when the General is the Main City's Defence General.

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Richard the Lionheart – Defensive Build


Richard the Lionheart is a formidable Evony General known for his expertise in defensive strategies, particularly excelling as a Wall Duty General. To optimize his performance, it is recommended to focus on enhancing his defensive capabilities, with a particular emphasis on his siege machine statistics.


While Richard is a strong choice for defence, there are other more specialized Evony Defence Generals available. Utilize Richard for his defensive prowess if you are specifically looking to increase your hospital capacity.


Siege Defence Strategy

This specialized build is tailored to fortify defences against heavy siege attacks, making it ideal for players willing to invest significantly in their defences. While the gem repair costs can be substantial, this strategy is highly effective in dealing significant damage to attackers. Additional HP boosts are incorporated to enhance the resilience of siege machines.


Recommended Skill Books:

Lvl 4 Siege Machine Attack – Increases Siege Attack by 25%

Lvl 4 Siege Machine Range Bonus – Boosts Siege Machine Range by 200

Lvl 4 Siege Machine HP – Raises Siege HP by 25%


Equipment Refinements:

Axe – Increases Siege Machine Attack % x4

Armor – Enhances Siege Machine Defence % x4

Boots – Improves Siege Machine Defence % x4

Helmet – Boosts Siege Machine HP % x4

Leg Armor – Raises Siege Machine HP % x4

Ring – Increases Siege Machine Attack % x4

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