
Kusunoki Masashige – “The famous Japanese general, who was regarded as a model of loyal ministers and soldiers.”
Kusunoki Masashige – Details
- Base Stats1
- Leadership: 112 B | 9.03 G
- Attack: 108 B | 8.65 G
- Defense: 112 B | 8.73 G
- Politics: 115 B | 8.65 G
- Base Power: 14,743
- Cost: 60,000,000 Gold
- Region: Japan
- Ascended: Yes
- 1B = Base Stat | G = Growth Rate
Is Kusunoki Masashige a good general in Evony?
Kusunoki Masashige is a natural Evony Ranged Defense General. This Evony General should not be used in attack. The majority of his buffs are only active when in defense.
Kusunoki Masashige – 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.
Tactical Samurai
Increases in-city mounted troops’ attack by 20%, and in-city ranged troops’ attack by 35% when General is the Main City Defense General.
Ascended Special Skill Buffs
Below are the additional buffs that an ascended Kusunoki Masashige will receive to his Special Skill for each ascended star level.
- 1 Star – When General is the Main City Defense General, In-city Troops Defense +15%.
- 2 Star – When General is the Main City Defense General, Hospital Capacity +20%.
- 3 Star – When General is the Main City Defense General, In-city Troops HP +20%.
- 4 Star – When General is the Main City Defense General, In-city Mounted Troop Attack +25% and In-city Troops Defense +10%.
- 5 Star – When General is the Main City Defense General, In-city Ranged Troop Attack +25% and In-city Troops HP +10%.
Kusunoki Masashige – 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 Assault
- Ranged Troop Attack +10%
- Ranged Troop HP +10%
Fortification (Applied to Main City Defense General)
- In-city Troop Attack +6%
Ranged Troop Ares
- Ranged Troop Attack +10%
- Ranged Troop HP +10%
- Ranged Troop Defense +10%
Shichisei Hokoku
- Ranged Troop Attack +25%
- Enemy Mounted Troop Attack -20%
Kusunoki Masashige – Builds
The below builds outline which skill books and equipment refines you should use depending on your requirements.
Ranged Defense
Range defense build for players who are very range focused or do not want the gem repair cost associated with siege machines. Although not as powerful as a siege defense, it is still very effective.
- Skill Books:
- Lvl 4 Ranged Troop Attack – Ranged Attack +25%
- Lvl 4 Ranged Troop HP – Ranged HP +25%
- Lvl 4 Ranged Troop Range Bonus – Ranged Troop Range +100
- 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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