Evony General Guide and Build: Olav II

Olav II – “An eleventh-century Norwegian king, honored as Saint Olav and Eternal King of Norway.”

Olav II – Details

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Is Olav II a good general in Evony?

Olav II makes an excellent choice as your lead Monster or Mounted PvP General. This is driven by his Special Skill, Eternal King of Norway, which gives Mounted Troops a very potent +55% attack buff as well as an extra 40% to defense and HP for some additional durability. However, this and the rest of his kit are only effective in attack, therefore making him a no-go as your Defense General.

Olav II – 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.

Eternal King of Norway

Increases mounted troops’ attack by 55% and increases mounted troops’ defense and HP by 40% when General is leading the army to attack.

Ascended Special Skill Buffs

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

• 1 Star – Attacking Ground and Mounted Troop Attack +15% and HP +10%
• 2 Star – Attacking Troop Death into Wounded Rate +8%
• 3 Star – Attacking Mounted Troop Attack +25%, Attacking Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Defense +10%
• 4 Star – Attacking Mounted Troop Defense and HP +25%
• 5 Star – Attacking Mounted Troop Attack and HP +40%, March Size Capacity +10%

Olav II – 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 Formation

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

Annihilation

• March Size Capacity +6%
• Attacking Mounted Troop and Ground Troop Attack +10%

Mounted Troop Ares

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

Battle of Nesjar

• Attacking Mounted Troop Attack +50%
• Attacking Mounted Troop Defense +35%
• Attacking Mounted Troop HP +35%

Olav II – Covenant

This General can also receive further buffs by establishing Covenants with other Generals. These buffs and the Generals they can form a Covenant with are outlined below. For more details on Covenants check out our Evony General Guide.

Generals

• Gustavus Adolphus
• Sweyn Forkbeard
• Charles XII

Buffs

Covenant	Buff
War	Attacking Mounted Troop HP +10% (A)
Cooperation	Mounted Troop Training Speed +10% (B)
Peace	In-Rally Mounted Troop Attack +10% (A)
Faith	Attacking Mounted Troop Defense +10% (A) Attacking Mounted Troop Attack +5% (B)
Honor	Mounted Troop Attack +10% (A)
Civilization	In-Rally Mounted Troop HP +15% (A) March Size Capacity +8% (A)

Key: (A) = only effective for this General and (B) = takes effect unconditionally.

Olav II – Builds

The below builds outline which skill books and equipment refines you should use depending on your requirements. Alternatively, create your very own build with our Evony General Equipment and Buff Calculator.

Big Prey Hunter

This build is ideal for players who are looking to take down big monster prey. It sacrifices everything in favor of mounted attack and march size via equipment refines and skill books. This build will ensure you do maximum damage to boss monsters on the first hit. This will minimize your losses and allow you to take on higher-level bosses for better rewards.

• Skill Books:
• Lvl 4 Mounted Troop Attack Against Monster – Mounted Attack Against Monster +45%
• Lvl 4 Mounted Troop Attack – Mounted Attack +25%
• Lvl 4 March Size – March Size +12%
• 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

Looter Hunter Hybrid

This build will allow you to take down big boss monsters whilst also maximizing your loot return. It replaces the march size skill book with the luck skill book to increase the double-item drop rate. This will of course decrease your damage but the double drops are good compensation.

• Skill Books:
• Lvl 4 Mounted Troop Attack Against Monster – Mounted Attack Against Monster +45%
• Lvl 4 Luck – Double Items Drop Rate +18%
• Lvl 4 Mounted Troop Attack – Mounted 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

Mounted PvP

Mounted PvP can be very useful in the early and late stages of the game. Early game, players will have huge, mounted marches which you can destroy with your higher-mounted buff. Late game you will start to come across keeps set up with ground troop defenses, mounted troops annihilate them. This build will maximize your mounted attack and speed for a mounted PvP march.

• Skill Books:
• Lvl 4 Mounted Troop Attack – Mounted Attack +25%
• Lvl 4 Mounted Troop Speed – Mounted Speed +20%
• Lvl 4 March Size – March Size +12%
• 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

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