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Evony Gonzalo

Evony Gonzalo General portrait
“A famous Spanish general who was called ‘The Great Captain’.”

Added on the 11th of July, 2025, Evony Gonzalo is a Europe Ranged general.


Evony Gonzalo Stats

Base Stats

Leadership: 130 Evony Gonzalo - image removebg preview 49 8.87
Attack: 128 Evony Gonzalo - image removebg preview 49 8.76
Defense: 125 Evony Gonzalo - image removebg preview 49 8.73
Politics: 114 Evony Gonzalo - image removebg preview 49 8.42

Basic Information

Availability: Packs
Cost: 60,000,000 Gold
Culture: Europe
Ascendable: Yes

Evony Gonzalo’s Special Skill

Muskets Array Icon

Muskets Array

Increases ranged troops’ attack and HP by 55% and march size capacity by 8% when General is leading the army.

Evony Gonzalo’s Ascension Buffs

  • 1 Star Ranged Troop Attack and Defense +10%
  • 2 Star Attacking Troop Death into Wounded Rate +8%
  • 3 Star Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack +15%, Ranged Troop HP +15%
  • 4 Star Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Defense and HP +15%
  • 5 Star Ranged Troop Attack and Defense +40%

Evony Gonzalo’ Specialties

General Specialties are unlocked at General level 25. Specialties consume runestones and gems.

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Ranged Troop Assault

  • Ranged Troop Attack +10%
  • Ranged Troop HP +10%
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Bash

  • Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack +10%
Ranged Troop Ares Icon

Ranged Troop Ares

  • Ranged Troop Attack +10%
  • Ranged Troop HP +10%
  • Ranged Troop Defense +10%
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Battle of Cerignola

  • Ranged Troop Attack +50%
  • Ranged Troop Defense +40%
  • Ranged Troop HP +40%

Evony Gonzalo’s Covenant

Applicable Generals: Charles V, El Cid, and Isabella I.

Covenant Buff
War Icon War
Ranged Troop Defense +10% (Local)
Cooperation Icon Cooperation
Ranged Troop Training Capacity +10% (Global)
Peace Icon Peace
Ranged Troop Attack +10% (Local)
Faith Icon Faith
Reinforcing Ranged Troop Attack +10% (Local)
In-Rally Ranged Troop Attack +10% (Global)
Honor Icon Honor
Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack +10%(Local)
Civilization Icon Civilization
Ranged Troop HP +10% (Local)
March Size Capacity +6% (Local)

Check out our guide on covenants, or our covenant tool.

Compatibilities

Skill Book Compatibility

Skill Book Compatibility

Want to learn about any skill book clashes with Gonzalo or any other general? Use our Skill Book Compatibility Tool.

General Compatibility

Evony Gonzalo’ Compatibility

To see Gonzalo’ compatibility, please check out our: General Compatibility Tool.

Gonzalo’s Backstory

Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, the “Great Captain” of Spain, stands as the herald of the gunpowder age and a pioneer of Europe’s military revolution.

He first shone in 1492 during the War of Granada, where his siege engines sealed the Reconquista’s triumphant finale. Recognizing the power of new weapons, he resolved to lift Spain from the margins to the forefront of European warfare.

In the Second Italian War he faced French heavy cavalry’s steel tide. Rather than clash head-on, he blended arquebusiers, pikemen, and light horse into the prototype Spanish tercio, shattering the French and the myth of invincible knights. It was history’s first major victory won chiefly with firearms.

Before gunpowder ruled the battlefield, Gonzalo fused it with bold strategy and noble honor, laying the cornerstone of the empire Spain would soon become.

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)

How to ascend Gonzalo in Evony?

To unlock ascension for Gonzalo you will need to ensure she is level 22, and has 5 stars. To achieve the first level of ascension, you will require 620 Blood of Ares, as well as 30 fragments of Gonzalo. One Gonzalo general can be broken down into 30 fragments.

Best Build for Gonzalo?

There is no set answer as for the bear gear for Gonzalo as this depends on your level of spending. The refines for Gonzalo should be as follows:
•Weapon – Ground Attack % x 4
•Helmet – Ground HP % x 4
•Armor – Ground Defense % x 4
•Leg Armor – Ground HP % x 4
•Boots – Ground Defense % x 4
•Ring – Ground Attack % x 4

Who is the best Ground general in Evony?

The best Ground general in Evony is very subjective and situational, and therefore I would recommend being suspect of sources that give definite ‘best’ generals for any category of mounted, ranged, ground, and siege. Instead read our Ground general rankings guide – this is updated frequently and offers a more holistic explanation of Ground generals in Evony, and how your playstyle and role will impact who is best for you.

Who does Gonzalo pair with?

Due to how frequent new generals are released in Evony, we have created a dedicated compatibility tool. This will allow you to enter a generals name, including Gonzalo, to see who they pair with.

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