
Leo III - Evony (Europe)
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Leo III – He was Byzantine Emperor and founder of the Isaurian dynasty.

Your Ultimate Guide to Leo III in Evony
Best Role: Main City Defense
Best Paired With: Not Tested
Special Skill: Increases in-city troops’ attack by 10%, and in-city siege machines’ attack by another 35% when General is the Main City Defense General.
Is Leo III a good general in Evony?
Leo excels as a defence general, especially for heavy siege defences. He also performs well when paired with ranged troops. However, he's not ideal for offensive strategies, as most of his buffs are only effective in defence.
Leo III – Special Skill
An Evony General's Special Skill is always active and requires no training. Make sure to carefully read the description to understand its impact.
Keep in mind that Leo can be ascended through the Evony General Ascending feature. Each ascended star level adds a new buff to his Special Skill.
Fire on the Sea
Boosts in-city troops' attack by 10% and in-city siege machines' attack by an additional 35% when Leo is the Main City Defence General. Leo is a solid choice for fortifying your city against enemy attacks!
Leo III's Special Skill gets even better as he ascends in star levels! Here's a breakdown of the extra buffs he'll receive:
1 Star: In-city Mounted Troop and Ground Troop Defence get a 15% boost, along with a 15% increase in HP when Leo III is the Main City Defence General.
2 Star: Hospital Capacity increases by 20% when Leo III is the Main City Defence General.
3 Star: In-city Troops Defence gets a 20% boost when Leo III is the Main City Defence General.
4 Star: In-city Troops HP receives a 20% increase when Leo III is the Main City Defence General.
5 Star: In-city Troops Attack sees a 10% increase, with an extra 15% bonus for In-city Siege Machine, when Leo III is the Main City Defence General.
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Leo III – Specialties
Ready to level up your Evony General? Once they hit level 25, you can unlock some awesome new skills! Just keep in mind that developing these skills can be a bit pricey, as they require Gems and Runestones.
Here's a sneak peek at what you can expect:
Siege Machine Assault:
Siege Machine Attack +10%
Siege Machine HP +10%
Ambush (Applied to Main City Defence General):
Trap Triggering Chance +20%
In-city Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack +10%
Siege Machine Ares:
Siege Machine Attack +10%
Siege Machine HP +10%
Siege Machine Defence +10%
Siege of Constantinople (Applied to Main City Defence General):
In-city Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack +30%
In-city Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Defence +20%
Leo III - Quick Overview
Leo III is a top-tier gold general in Evony The King's Return, perfect for defending your Main City. You can find Leo III in the tavern under the Europe category, with a price tag of 60,000,000 gold.
To add Leo III to your collection, look out for premium packages in the game.
In terms of skills, Leo III excels in siege defence with impressive buffs of 135% when fully upgraded. Additionally, Leo III also boosts ranged attacks as part of their specialties.
When it comes to siege scenarios, Leo III shines as the top-ranked general for attack and is ranked 5th for defence. For siege hp, Leo III places 7th, making them a solid choice for various battlegrounds.
Leo III's Stats
Leo III is ranked at #30 when looking at the total of his four primary attributes: leadership, attack, defence, and politics.
When Leo III reaches level 35 with 5 stars, his stats will be as follows:
Leadership: 874
Attack: 857
Defence: 872
Politics: 843
Here are the stats for Leo Ⅲ at different levels and star ratings:
Level 1 with no stars:
Leadership: Base 115, Growth 8.98
Attack: Base 111, Growth 8.82
Defence: Base 113, Growth 8.98
Politics: Base 111, Growth 8.66
Level 35 with 5 stars:
Leadership: 874
Attack: 857
Defence: 872
Politics: 843
Fully cultivated level 35, 5-star Leo Ⅲ:
Leadership: 1374
Attack: 1357
Defence: 1372
Politics: 1343
Fully cultivated level 40, 5-star Leo Ⅲ:
Leadership: 1486
Attack: 1466
Defence: 1484
Politics: 1451
Leo III's Siege Defence build is perfect for those looking to beef up their city's defences against heavy siege attacks. This build requires some investment, as the gem repair costs can add up.
However, it is incredibly effective at dealing massive damage to attackers. By focusing on increasing Siege Attack, Range, and HP, your siege machines will be more durable and powerful than ever before.
To achieve this, make sure to use the following Skill Books:
Lvl 4 Siege Machine Attack – Boosts Siege Attack by 25%
Lvl 4 Siege Machine Range Bonus – Increases Siege Machine Range by 200
Lvl 4 Siege Machine HP – Raises Siege HP by 25%
For equipment refines, prioritize the following upgrades for maximum efficiency:
Axe – Adds Siege Machine Attack % x4
Armor – Increases Siege Machine Defence % x4
Boots – Boosts Siege Machine Defence % x4
Helmet – Raises Siege Machine HP % x4
Leg Armor – Adds Siege Machine HP % x4
Ring – Increases Siege Machine Attack % x4