A Guide to Evony Siege General Olaf Skötkonung

Olaf Skötkonung is Evony's newest siege machine general, released alongside the 2026 Viking Festival events. He excels at boosting siege machine defense and HP, making him a strong defensive anchor for siege-focused lineups.

Historical Background

Olaf Skötkonung was the son of Erik the Victorious and one of Sweden's earliest true kings — ruling during a pivotal era when Scandinavia was shifting from tribal society toward unified kingdoms and Christian influence.

Key moments from his reign:

• Led raids against Wendland early in his rule, returning with significant spoils and forging political alliances through marriage — his sons ruled Sweden in succession, while his daughters wed Yaroslav the Wise of Kiev and Olav II of Norway.

• Allied with Sweyn I of Denmark to ambush the Norwegian king Olav I near Svolder, winning a decisive naval battle and dividing the fallen king's territories.

• Promoted Christianity with restraint — baptizing the royal family and founding bishoprics without forcing conversion on the general population.

• Known as the earliest Swedish king to mint coins, bearing the Latin title REX, reflecting the southern influence shaping his legacy.

• His epithet "Skötkonung" is derived from a word meaning taxation, reflecting his role in formalizing royal administration.

Special Skill: Ode to Olaf

When leading the army to attack, Olaf grants:

• Siege machine attack & defense +60%

• Siege machine HP +45%

Red Star Upgrades

• ★1 — Attacking siege machine attack, defense & HP +10%

• ★2 — Attacking troop death-into-wounded rate +8%

• ★3 — Attacking siege machine attack & defense +30%

• ★4 — Attacking siege machine HP +30%; march size capacity +10%

• ★5 — Attacking ranged troop & siege machine attack +45%; siege machine defense & HP +30%

Max-Level Specialties

• Siege Machine Defense — Siege machine HP & defense +10%

• Bash — Ranged troop & siege machine attack +10%

• Siege Machine Ares — Siege machine attack, HP & defense +10%

• Expedition to Wendland — Attacking siege machine attack +55%; attacking siege machine defense & HP +45%

Covenant Generals & Buffs

Olaf's Covenant Generals are Vladimir the Great, Sweyn Forkbeard, and Olav II.

• War Covenant — Attacking siege machine HP +5%

• Cooperation Covenant — Siege machine training speed +10%

• Peace Covenant — Siege machine HP +10%

• Faith Covenant — Attacking siege machine defense +10%; in-rally siege machine attack +5%

• Honor Covenant — March size capacity +8%

• Civilization Covenant — Attacking siege machine attack +15%; siege machine defense +10%

How to Obtain Olaf Skötkonung

1. Historic General Summoning Event (Highest Probability)

Collect Epic Historic General (Glory) items to summon through this event. During the 2026 Viking Festival, every 6 summons guarantees at least one Olaf.

Glory items can be found in:

• Dragon Talent Rare Package

• 5th-Tier Viking Festival Sale Package

2. Epic Historic General Premium Token

During the 2026 Viking Festival, drop rates for this token are significantly boosted. Sources include:

• Sealed Imperial Treasury — Redeem with 500 Empire Ancient Coins at the Relic Trading Post

• Revelation of Horus — Exchange 330 Horus Gold Coins

• World Boss (deal certain damage)

• Speed up the Sprint event store

• Trade Carriage — Royal Trade Package

• Limited Offer / Luxury Dragon Treasures Package

• Imperial Optional Package / Covenant Stone Sale Pack

• Imperial Monarch Gear Package / Military Tactics Package

• Legend Maker Package / Champion's Affection Epic Package

• Officer Skill Book Package — Service

• Alchemy Shop — Alchemy Super Sale

• Grace of Star Trail — 3rd-tier Star Trail Gift Sale & Starlit Shop (exchange 40 Starlit Tickets; max 2 redemptions)

• Super Great Expedition Package & Expedition Trail 1st-tier privilege Lv50

• Royal Thief — Kill all thieves for a chance to receive one

3. Epic Historic General Fragment (Premium)

Collect 30 fragments to compose one Epic Historic General (Premium). Fragment sources:

• Relic Chamber (not guaranteed)

• World Boss (deal certain damage)

• Historic Generals Gather Package

• Active Monthly Card + 3x Gems Patrol

• Successive Purchase Benefits daily packages

• Champion's Affection Rare Package

• Ranger Knight Order — Legendary & Epic Emblem Chest (random reward pool)

• Great Expedition Trail free reward Lv50 & 2nd-tier luxury privilege (Lv20, 30, 40)

• Sealed Imperial Treasury — Imperial Treasures Package

Olaf vs. Romulus vs. Kiso Yoshinaka

All three are siege machine generals focused on offensive buffs. Here's how they stack up across key stages:

Basic Special Skill

• Romulus — Siege attack +55%, defense +35%, HP +55%

• Olaf Skötkonung — Siege attack +60%, defense +60%, HP +45%

• Kiso Yoshinaka — Siege attack +55%, defense +55%, HP +40%

5-Star Special Skill

• Romulus — Siege attack +95%, defense +80%, HP +45%; march size +12%

• Olaf Skötkonung — Siege attack +85%, defense +70%, HP +70%; march size +10%

• Kiso Yoshinaka — Siege attack +85%, defense +75%, HP +40%; march size +8%

Max-Level Specialty

• Romulus — Siege attack +85%, defense +10%, HP +55%; march size +8%

• Olaf Skötkonung — Siege attack +75%, defense +65%, HP +65%

• Kiso Yoshinaka — Siege attack +80%, defense +60%, HP +50%

Max-Level Covenant

• Romulus — Siege attack +15%, defense +10%, HP +15%; march size +8%

• Olaf Skötkonung — Siege attack +15%, defense +20%, HP +15%; march size +8%

• Kiso Yoshinaka — Siege attack +15%, defense +10%, HP +10%; march size +8%

Skin Bonus

• Romulus — Siege attack +10%, HP +18%

• Olaf Skötkonung — None

• Kiso Yoshinaka — None

Verdict

• Best overall siege attack → Romulus (as both main and assistant general)

• Best siege defense → Olaf Skötkonung > Kiso Yoshinaka > Romulus

• Best siege HP (main general) → Olaf Skötkonung > Romulus > Kiso Yoshinaka

• Best siege HP (assistant general) → Romulus > Olaf Skötkonung > Kiso Yoshinaka

General Pairings

✅ Compatible Generals

Francis Drake, Shapur I, Romulus, Hersilia, Champlain, Stephen II, Theobald I, Maurice de Saxe, Kleos, Melisande, Mu Guiying, John Hunyadi, Raimondo, Zucca, John Churchill

❌ Conflicting Generals

Kiso Yoshinaka, Christina, Theodosius I, Gunther, Pallas

⭐ Top Recommended Pairings

• Romulus + Olaf Skötkonung

• Olaf Skötkonung + Shapur I

• Olaf Skötkonung + Hersilia

• Olaf Skötkonung + Francis Drake

Extra Tips

• All compatible generals listed above — except Stephen II, Maurice de Saxe, Mu Guiying, and Raimondo — can equip siege machine attack skill books.

• Beyond attack books, Olaf's pairings can also use skill books for: siege machine range bonus, siege machine defense, siege machine HP, march size, and ranged troop range bonus.

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