Baldwin IV - Evony (Europe)
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Baldwin IV – A military talent, and he reigned as the King of Jerusalem.
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Your Ultimate Guide to Baldwin IV in Evony
Best Role: Sub City
Best Paired With: N/A
Special Skill: Reduces enemy ranged troops’ attack by 30% and enemy siege machines’ attack by 20% when General is leading the army.
Is Baldwin IV a top-notch general in Evony?
Baldwin IV is an Attack Sub City General who excels at taking down keeps with lots of ranged troops and siege machines. His special skill, Surprise Attack, decreases enemy ranged troops' attack by 30% and enemy siege machines' attack by 20% when he leads the army.
Remember, a general's special skill is always on and doesn't need any upgrades. But you can still ascend Baldwin IV through the Evony General Ascending feature to boost his special skill even more with each star level.
So, in short, Baldwin IV is a fantastic choice for battles against enemies with lots of ranged troops and siege machines.
Enhanced Special Skill Bonuses
Check out the awesome extra buffs that an ascended Baldwin IV will get for his Special Skill at each ascended star level!
1 Star: Reduce enemy Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack by 5% and their HP by 10%.
2 Star: Lower enemy Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Defence by 10%; when Baldwin IV is the Mayor, boost Training Speed in this Subordinate City by 20%.
3 Star: Decrease enemy Ranged Troop and Siege Machine HP by 15%; when Baldwin IV is the Mayor, increase Death into Survival Rate in this Subordinate City by 10%.
4 Star: Cut enemy Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack by 10% and Defence by 10%.
5 Star: Reduce enemy Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack, Defence, and HP by 10%.
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Baldwin IV – Special Abilities
Once your Evony General reaches level 25, they can unlock special skills that can greatly enhance their abilities on the battlefield. Developing these skills may require Gems and Runestones, so plan your resources wisely!
Mounted Troop Assault
Mounted Troop Attack: +10%
Mounted Troop HP: +10%
Snipe
Enemy Troop Attack: -10%
Mounted Troop Ares
Mounted Troop Attack: +10%
Mounted Troop HP: +10%
Mounted Troop Defence: +10%
Battle of Montgisard
Enemy Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack: -20%
Enemy Ranged Troop and Siege Machine HP: -20%
Baldwin IV – Skins
Customizing your General with different Skins can grant additional buffs to improve their performance on the battlefield. Check out the options available for Baldwin IV:
Divine Guardian
Enemy Ground Troop and Mounted Troop HP: -10%
Enemy Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack: -5%
Baldwin IV - Quick Overview
Baldwin IV, the renowned gold general in Evony The King's Return, can be found in the tavern under Europe for a price of 60,000,000 gold.
Known for being an expert in siege debuffing for subordinate cities, Baldwin IV holds the top rank in this category. Additionally, he is the second best for ranged debuffing.
Here are the maximum debuffs Baldwin IV provides based on troop type:
Siege: HP (-60%), Attack (-60%)
Ground: Attack (-10%)
Ranged: HP (-70%), Attack (-70%)
Mounted: Attack (-10%)
If you're interested in recruiting Baldwin IV, you can acquire him through purchasing premium packages.
In his role as a mounted general, Baldwin IV boasts a total mounted buff of 50% when all of his specialties are fully developed.
Baldwin IV's Stats
Baldwin IV is a formidable player in terms of his overall attributes of leadership, attack, defence, and politics. He holds a respectable ranking of 59 in this regard.
At level 35 with 5 stars, Baldwin IV's stats shine even brighter. His leadership is at 850, attack at 841, defence at 888, and politics at 838.
It's worth noting that Baldwin IV excels in defence, boasting both a high base stat and impressive growth per level. This prowess has earned him the impressive rank of #6 in the defence category.
Baldwin IV Stats Progression:
Level 1 (No Stars):
Leadership: 112 (Growth: 8.73)
Attack: 108 (Growth: 8.67)
Defence: 115 (Growth: 9.14)
Politics: 108 (Growth: 8.63)
Level 35 (5 Stars):
Leadership: 850
Attack: 841
Defence: 888
Politics: 838
Fully Cultivated Level 35 (5 Stars):
Leadership: 1350
Attack: 1341
Defence: 1388
Politics: 1338
Fully Cultivated Level 40 (5 Stars):
Leadership: 1459
Attack: 1449
Defence: 1501
Politics: 1445
As Baldwin IV levels up and gains stars, his stats improve significantly, making him a powerful force on the battlefield or in political manoeuvres.
Baldwin IV – Focusing on Troop Building
It's a smart strategy to concentrate your sub cities on training a specific troop type and adjusting the overall build to support this choice.
The suggested builds below provide recommendations on which skill books and equipment refinements to use based on your preferred troop type. Keep in mind that Baldwin IV excels with Mounted troops.
For a Ranged PvP Build
This build is ideal for a sub city that has specialized in ranged troops.
Skill Books:
Level 4 Ranged Troop Attack: Increases Ranged Attack by 25%
Level 4 Ranged Troop Range Bonus: Boosts Ranged Troop Range by 100
Level 4 Ranged Troop HP: Enhances Ranged HP by 25%
Equipment Refines:
Bow: Enhances Ranged Troop Attack % x4
Armor: Improves Ranged Troop Defence % x4
Boots: Increases Ranged Troop Defence % x4
Helmet: Boosts Ranged Troop HP % x4
Leg Armor: Strengthens Ranged Troop HP % x4
Ring: Enhances Ranged Troop Attack % x4
Tailor your Troop Building strategy to fit your playstyle and dominate the battlefield with Baldwin IV!
