Baldwin IV

Baldwin IV – “A military talent, and he reigned as the King of Jerusalem.”

Baldwin IV – Details

Is Baldwin IV a good general in Evony?

Baldwin IV is a pure Attack Sub City General. He is a great option when facing keeps with high numbers of ranged troops and siege machines due to his large attack debuff to these troop types.

Baldwin IV – Special Skill

An Evony General’s Special Skill is always active and requires no development. Read the description carefully to ensure it is having the impact that you expect.

Please note, that this General can be ascended through the Evony General Ascending feature. Each ascended star level will add an additional buff to the General’s Special skill. Read our Evony General Ascending Guide for more details on Evony General Ascension.

Surprise Attack

Reduces enemy ranged troops’ attack by 30% and enemy siege machines’ attack by 20% when General is leading the army.

Ascended Special Skill Buffs

Below are the additional buffs that an ascended Baldwin IV will receive to his Special Skill for each ascended star level.

• 1 Star – Enemy Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack -5% and HP -10%.
• 2 Star – Enemy Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Defense -10%; when General is the Mayor, Training Speed in this Subordinate City +20%.
• 3 Star – Enemy Ranged Troop and Siege Machine HP -15%; when General is the Mayor, Death into Survival Rate in this Subordinate City +10%.
• 4 Star – Enemy Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack -10% and Defense -10%.
• 5 Star – Enemy Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack, Defense and HP -10%.

Baldwin IV – Specialities

These skills are unlocked once the Evony General reaches level 25. They can be expensive to develop, requiring Gems and Runestones. Read our Evony General Guide for more details.

Mounted Troop Assault

• Mounted Troop Attack +10%
• Mounted Troop HP +10%

Snipe

• Enemy Troop Attack -10%

Mounted Troop Ares

• Mounted Troop Attack +10%
• Mounted Troop HP +10%
• Mounted Troop Defense +10%

Battle of Montgisard

• Enemy Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack -20%
• Enemy Ranged Troop and Siege Machine HP -20%

Baldwin IV – Builds

It is a good idea to focus your sub cities on building one troop type and tilting the general build towards this.

The below builds outline which skill books and equipment refines you should use depending on the troop type you prefer. However, Baldwin IV is well suited to Mounted troops.

Ranged PvP

This build works well for a sub city which has focused on the ranged troop type.

• Skill Books:
• Lvl 4 Ranged Troop Attack – Ranged Attack +25%
• Lvl 4 Ranged Troop Range Bonus – Ranged Troop Range +100
• Lvl 4 Ranged Troop HP – Ranged HP +25%
• Equipment Refines:
• Bow – Ranged Troop Attack % x4
• Armor – Ranged Troop Defense % x4
• Boots – Ranged Troop Defense % x4
• Helmet – Ranged Troop HP % x4
• Leg Armor – Ranged Troop HP % x4
• Ring – Ranged Troop Attack % x4

Mounted PvP

This build works well for a sub city which has focused on the mounted troop type.

• Skill Books:
• Lvl 4 Mounted Troop HP – Mounted Troop HP +25%
• Lvl 4 Mounted Troop Speed – Mounted Troop Speed +20%
• Lvl 4 Mounted Troop Attack – Mounted Troop Attack +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

Siege PvP

This build works well for a sub city which has focused on the siege troop type.

• Skill Books:
• Lvl 4 Siege Machine Attack – Siege Attack +25%
• Lvl 4 Siege Machine Bonus – Siege Machine Range +200
• Lvl 4 Siege Machine HP – Siege HP +25%
• Equipment Refines:
• Axe – Siege Machine Attack % x4
• Armor – Siege Machine Defense % x4
• Boots – Siege Machine Defense % x4
• Helmet – Siege Machine HP % x4
• Leg Armor – Siege Machine HP % x4
• Ring – Siege Machine Attack % x4

Ground PvP

This build works well for a sub city which has focused on the ground troop type.

• Skill Books:
• Lvl 4 Ground Troop Attack – Ground Attack +25%
• Lvl 4 Ground Troop HP – Ground HP +25%
• Lvl 4 Ground Troop Speed – Ground Speed +20%
• Equipment Refines:
• Sword– Ground Troop Attack % x4
• Armor – Ground Troop Defense % x4
• Boots – Ground Troop Defense % x4
• Helmet – Ground Troop HP % x4
• Leg Armor – Ground Troop HP % x4
• Ring – Ground Troop Attack % x4

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