Evony General Guide and Build: Louis IX

Louis IX – “King of France from the Capetian, his impactful reforms earned him the reputation as one of the most glorious emperors of his time.”

Louis IX – Details

Is Louis IX a good general in Evony?

Despite not having a Ranged Attack buff as high as some of his peers, Louis IX is still a top-rated Evony Ranged PvP General. This is due to the frankly insane defense buff that these troops receive, making his marches super durable. Indeed, his Special Skill, Saint Louis, adds 40% attack and 45 defense to Ranged Troops!

Also adding to his utility is that all his Special Skill buffs and most of his Specialties are active in both attack and defense. Therefore, he can be used in both of these roles to great effect and as a result, also makes it into our list of the Best Ranged Defense Generals.

Louis IX – 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.

Saint Louis

Increases ranged troops’ attack by 40% and ranged troops’ defense by 45% when General is leading the army.

Ascended Special Skill Buffs

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

• 1 Star – Ranged Troop Attack +10%, Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Defense +10%.
• 2 Star – Marching Troop Death into Wounded Rate +10%.
• 3 Star – Ranged Troop HP +15%; When General is launching Alliance War, Rally Capacity +6%.
• 4 Star – Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Defense +15% and HP +15%.
• 5 Star – Ranged Troop Attack +30% and Defense +15%.

Louis IX – 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.

Ranged Troop Formation

• Ranged Troop Attack +10%
• Ranged Troop Defense +10%

Siege

• March Size Capacity +6%
• Attacking Siege Machine and Ranged Troop Attack +10%

Ranged Troop Ares

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

Battle of Pelagonia

• Ranged Troop Attack +40%
• Ranged Troop Defense +20%
• Ranged Troop and Siege Machine HP +10%

Louis IX – Builds

The below builds outline which skill books and equipment refines you should use depending on your requirements.

Ranged PvP

This build is ideal for players who are very range heavy. It sacrifices everything in favor of ranged attack and ranged HP via equipment refines and skill books. This build will ensure you do maximum damage, especially in the early game when players are quite mounted heavy, whilst also maintaining a very durable ranged march.

• Skill Books:
• Lvl 4 Ranged Troop HP – Ranged HP +25%
• Lvl 4 Ranged Troop Range Bonus – Ranged Troop Range +100
• Lvl 4 March Size – March Size +12%
• 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

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