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Evony Olav II

Evony Olav II General portrait
“An eleventh-century Norwegian king, honored as ‘Saint Olav’ and ‘Eternal King of Norway’ for his outstanding contributions.”

Added on the 13th of June, 2025, Evony Olav II is a European Mounted general.


Evony Olav II Stats

Base Stats

Leadership: 129 Evony Olav II - image removebg preview 49 8.87
Attack: 124 Evony Olav II - image removebg preview 49 8.75
Defense: 125 Evony Olav II - image removebg preview 49 8.69
Politics: 119 Evony Olav II - image removebg preview 49 8.45

Basic Information

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

Evony Olav II’s Special Skill

Eternal King of Norway Icon

Eternal King of Norway

Increases mounted troops’ attack by 55% and increases mounted troops’ defense and HP by 40% when General is leading the army to attack.

Evony Olav II’s Ascension Buffs

  • 1 Star Attacking Ground and Mounted Troop Attack +15% and HP +10%
  • 2 Star Attacking Troop Death into Wounded Rate +8%
  • 3 Star Attacking Mounted Troop Attack +25%, Attacking Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Defense +10%
  • 4 Star Attacking Mounted Troop Defense and HP +25%
  • 5 Star Attacking Mounted Troop Attack and HP +40%, March Size Capacity +10%

Evony Olav II’ Specialties

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

Siege Machine Formation icon

Mounted Troop Formation

  • Mounted Troop Attack +10%
  • Mounted Troop Defense +10%
Bash Icon

Annihilation

  • March Size Capacity +6%
  • Attacking Mounted Troop and Ground Troop Attack +10%
Ranged Troop Ares Icon

Mounted Troop Ares

  • Mounted Troop Attack +10%
  • Mounted Troop HP +10%
  • Mounted Troop Defense +10%
Global Exploration Icon

Battle of Nesjar

  • Attacking Mounted Troop Attack +50%
  • Attacking Mounted Troop Defense +35%
  • Attacking Mounted Troop HP +35%

Evony Olav II’s Covenant

Applicable Generals: Gustavus Adolphus, Sweyn Forkbeard, and Charles XII.

Covenant Buff
War Icon War
Attacking Mounted Troop HP +10% (Local)
Cooperation Icon Cooperation
Mounted Troop Training Speed +10% (Global)
Peace Icon Peace
In-Rally Mounted Troop Attack +10% (Local)
Faith Icon Faith
Attacking Mounted Troop Defense +10% (Local)
Attacking Mounted Troop Attack +5% (Global)
Honor Icon Honor
Mounted Troop Attack +10% (Local)
Civilization Icon Civilization
In-Rally Mounted Troop HP +15% (Local)
March Size Capacity +8% (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 Olav II or any other general? Use our Skill Book Compatibility Tool.

General Compatibility

Evony Olav II’ Compatibility

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

Evony Olav II’s Backstory

Olav II, the Sword of the North and Light of the Faith, was both king and guardian of Norway. In the turbulent age of Vikings, he forged a new destiny for his people, wielding sword and cross to reshape the soul of Scandinavia.

Tempered by battle across England, France, and the Baltic, Olav returned in 1015 to seize Norway’s crown, declaring himself “Servant of God, King of the People”. With fierce resolve, he abolished pagan rites, burned idols, raised churches, and forged a new order under faith and law, uniting the old Viking clans under a common creed.

Though his reforms brought exile and death, they also immortalized him. Revered as the source of Norway’s faith and unity, Olav was canonized as Saint Olav, his name etched into churches, crowns, and the nation’s spirit. He was both king and martyr, leading Norway into a new era.

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)

How to ascend Olav II in Evony?

To unlock ascension for Olav II you will need to ensure he 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 Olav II. One Olav II general can be broken down into 30 fragments.

Best Build for Olav II?

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

Who is the best Mounted general in Evony?

The best Mounted 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 mounted general rankings guide – this is updated frequently and offers a more holistic explanation of Mounted generals in Evony, and how your playstyle and role will impact who is best for you.

Who does Olav II 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 Olav II, to see who they pair with.

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