Mansa Musa

Mansa Musa – “The tenth Mansa of the wealthy West African Mali Empire.”

Mansa Musa – Details

Is Mansa Musa a good general in Evony?

Mansa Musa is a pure Attack Sub City General. His special skill does a good job of reducing enemy attack when his sub city is taken on an attack or used in defense. He is a good option for low spenders as is also available in the tavern.

Mansa Musa – 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.

Lord of the Mines

Reduces enemy troops’ attack by 10% when General is leading the army. Increases Subordinate City troops’ death to survival rate by 10% when General is the Mayor.

Ascended Special Skill Buffs

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

• 1 Star – Enemy Troop Defense -10%.
• 2 Star – Enemy Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Defense -5%; when General is the Mayor, Training Speed in this Subordinate City +20%.
• 3 Star – Enemy Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Defense -10%; when General is the Mayor, Gold Production Speed in this Subordinate City +20%.
• 4 Star – Enemy Troop HP -10%.
• 5 Star – Enemy Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Attack -10% and HP -10%.

Mansa Musa – 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.

Ground Troop Formation

• Ground Troop Attack +10%
• Ground Troop Defense +10%

Trapping (Applied to Subordinate City Mayor)

• Training Speed in this Subordinate City +20%
• Death into Survival Rate in this Subordinate City +6%

Ruler (Applied to Subordinate City Mayor)

• Increases Troop Capacity in Subordinate City +36%

Eldorado

• Enemy Troop HP -10%
• Enemy Troop Defense -10%

Mansa Musa – 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.

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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