Your Ultimate Guide to Sappho in Evony
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Sappho - Evony (Europe)

Sappho - Evony (Europe)

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Sappho – An Archaic Greek poet known for her lyric poetry, written to be sung while accompanied by music.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Sappho in Evony

Your Ultimate Guide to Sappho in Evony

Best Role: Defense General (Much better options)

Best Paired With: Not Tested

Special Skill: Increases the Free Construction Speed Up Time by 25 minutes, March Speed by 10%, and Construction Speed by 10% when you own the General.


Is Sappho a good general in Evony?


Sappho stands out from other Generals in Evony thanks to her unique Special Skill that gives you valuable buffs simply for having her in your line-up. With her by your side, you'll enjoy a 25-minute boost to Free Construction Speed Up Time, as well as 10% increases in both March Speed and Construction Speed. These perks are essential for speeding up your development and tackling those larger construction projects.


Once Ascended, Sappho can also be useful as a Defence General for Siege Machines or Ground Troops. However, it's important to note that there are other Generals better suited for this role, so make sure to prioritize them if you have the option.

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Sappho – Special Skill


An Evony General’s Special Skill is always active and doesn't need any upgrades. Make sure to carefully read the description to see if it's working the way you want it to.


Just a heads up, you can level up this General through the Evony General Ascending feature. Each star level you ascend will give the General an extra boost to their Special skill.


The Tenth Muse


When you have this General, you'll get a 25-minute increase in Free Construction Speed Up Time, a 10% boost in March Speed, and a 10% increase in Construction Speed. Cool, right?

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Sappho's Ascended Special Skill Buffs


Boost your Sappho's Special Skill with these additional buffs for each ascended star level!


1 Star: When Sappho is your Main City Defence General, your In-city Troops Attack gets a +10% boost.


2 Star: With Sappho as your Main City Defence General, enjoy a 20% increase in Hospital Capacity.


3 Star: Sappho's leadership as your Main City Defence General enhances your In-city Mounted Troop and Ground Troop Defence by 15% and HP by 15%.

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4 Star: As Sappho leads your Main City Defence, your In-city Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack gets a +10% increase, while your In-city Ground Troop and Mounted Troop HP receive a 10% boost.


5 Star: With Sappho at the helm as your Main City Defence General, your In-city Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack get a +15% boost, and your In-city Ground Troop and Mounted Troop HP increase by 15%.

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Sappho - Special Abilities


These awesome skills become available once your Evony General hits level 25! Just keep in mind that they may cost a bit to upgrade, as they require Gems and Runestones.


Ground Troop Defence


Increase Ground Troop HP by 10%

Boost Ground Troop Defence by 10%


Formation


Enhance Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Attack by 10%


War God


Increase All Troops Attack by 6%


Sappho’s Metre


Up the Siege Machine Attack by an impressive 30%

Improve Siege Machine Defence by 20%


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Looking to boost your siege defence in Sappho? Check out the recommendations below for skill books and equipment refines that can help you achieve a strong defence for your city!


Siege Defence Build


If you're aiming for a heavy siege defence, this build is perfect for you. While it may be more suitable for players who are willing to spend a bit more, the benefits are significant. By focusing on improving your siege city defence, you can deal huge damage to any attackers. To increase durability for your siege machines, HP has been added as well.


Skill Books:


Lvl 4 Siege Machine Attack: Siege Attack +25%

Lvl 4 Siege Machine Range Bonus: Siege Machine Range +200

Lvl 4 Siege Machine HP: Siege HP +25%


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


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