Gustavus Adolphus

Gustavus Adolphus – “King of Sweden and is credited as the founder of Sweden as a Great Power.”

Gustavus Adolphus – Details

Is Gustavus Adolphus a good general in Evony?

Gustavus Adolphus has good use as an Evony Siege General and an Evony Ranged General. However, it is his balance between both of these that makes him best used in a mixed Siege and Ranged march.

Due to his debuff skill to the defense of Ranged Troops and Siege Machines, he can also do a job as an Evony Sub City Mayor. Though there are better options for this.

Gustavus Adolphus – 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.

Fire Suppression

Reduces enemy ranged troops and siege machines’ defense by 15% and increases your ranged troops and siege machines’ attack by 15% when General is leading the army.

Gustavus Adolphus – 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.

Siege Machine Assault

• Siege Machine Attack +10%
• Siege Machine HP +10%

Bash

• Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack +10%

Siege Machine Ares

• Siege Machine Attack +10%
• Siege Machine HP +10%
• Siege Machine Defense +10%

Battle of Bradfield

• Attacking Siege Machine and Ranged Troop Attack +16%
• Attacking Ranged Troop and Siege Machine HP +16%

Gustavus Adolphus – Builds

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

Siege PvP

Everything for this build is focused on improving a very heavy siege march. This is likely only viable for heavy spenders as the gem repair cost could be very high. However, it is particularly potent and will cause huge damage to the enemy.

• Skill Books:
• Lvl 4 Siege Machine Attack – Siege Attack +25%
• Lvl 4 Siege Machine Bonus – Siege Machine Range +200
• Lvl 4 March Size – March Size +12%
• 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

Ranged PvP

This build is ideal for players who are very range heavy. It sacrifices everything in favor of ranged attack whilst also topping up ranged troop HP and Defense via equipment refines.

This build will ensure you do maximum damage, especially in the early game when players are quite mounted heavy. You can alternatively swap March Size for Ranged Troop HP if you want to give your Ranged troops a bit more durability.

• Skill Books:
• Lvl 4 Ranged Troop Attack – Ranged Attack +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

Siege and Ranged PvP

Although not quite as damaging as a pure siege march, this mixes in ranged troops and will keep your siege repair costs lower. The siege machines will also be effective at reducing the enemy numbers that your ranged troops will face by taking them out at greater range.

• Skill Books:
• Lvl 4 Ranged Troop Attack – Ranged Attack +25%
• Lvl 4 Siege Machine Bonus – Siege Machine Range +200
• Lvl 4 March Size – March Size +12%
• Equipment Refines:
• Axe – Siege Machine 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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