Evony Siege General Olaf Skötkonung: The 1st Swedish King

Evony’s latest Siege Machine General, Olaf Skötkonung, arrives alongside the 2026 Viking Festival. Specializing in massive Siege Machine HP and Defense buffs, Olaf is built to fortify your city’s resilience. This guide breaks down his full attribute kit, how to recruit him, and an analysis of his place in the current meta—including the best General pairings to maximize his potential.

The Legend of Olaf Skötkonung

Olaf Skötkonung, son of Erik the Victorious, inherited a Sweden caught between the raw power of tribal traditions and the dawn of a unified kingdom. During his reign, seaborne raids remained the lifeblood of Nordic wealth, even as emerging political structures and Christianity began to reshape the North.

According to the Heimskringla, Olaf’s early campaigns against Wendland yielded immense spoils and high-stakes diplomacy. He took the daughters of West Slavic chieftains as his wives; their sons would go on to rule Sweden, while their daughters married into the royal houses of Kiev and Norway, weaving a web of dynastic power across Northern Europe.

Olaf countered King Olav I’s expansion by forging a decisive alliance with Sweyn Forkbeard of Denmark. Their combined forces eventually cornered and ambushed the Norwegian fleet at the Battle of Svolder. This coalition laid a devastating ambush for the Norwegian fleet at the Battle of Svolder. Waiting for the critical moment to strike Olav I’s flagship, Olaf spearheaded the assault from the vanguard, securing a decisive victory and partitioning the fallen king’s territories among the victors.

A pragmatic sovereign, Olaf advanced Christianity with calculated restraint—founding bishoprics and baptizing the royal family without inciting pagan unrest. Recognized as the first Swedish king to mint coinage, Olaf earned the epithet “Skötkonung”—often associated with taxation. His Latin-inscribed “REX” coins remain enduring symbols of a ruler who successfully bridged the Viking Age and the emerging medieval era.

Special Skill – Ode to Olaf

When General Olaf Skötkonung leads an attacking army, Siege Machines gain +60% Attack and Defense and +45% HP.

Red Star Enhancements

• 1st Red Star: Attacking Siege Machine Attack, Defense, and HP +10%

• 2nd Red Star: Attacking troop death-to-wounded rate +8%

• 3rd Red Star: Attacking Siege Machine Attack and Defense +30%

• 4th Red Star: Attacking Siege Machine HP +30%; March Size Capacity +10%

• 5th Red Star: Attacking Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack +45%; Siege Machine Defense and HP +30%

Max-Level Specialties – Olaf Skötkonung

1. Siege Machine Defense: Siege Machine HP and Defense +10%

2. Bash: Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack +10%

3. Siege Machine Ares: Siege Machine Attack, HP, and Defense +10%

4. Expedition to Wendland: Attacking Siege Machine Attack +55%; Attacking Siege Machine Defense and HP +45%

Covenant Generals & Buffs

Vladimir the Great, Sweyn Forkbeard, 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 Unlock General Olaf Skötkonung

1. Historic General Summoning Event

Collect Epic Historic General (Glory) to summon generals through this event—the method with the highest chance of obtaining Olaf Skötkonung.
During Evony’s 2026 Viking Festival, the event guarantees at least one Olaf Skötkonung within 6 summons.

Glory can be obtained from:

• Dragon Talent Rare Package

• 5th-tier Viking Festival Sale Package

2. Epic Historic General Premium Token

Using this token gives a chance to obtain Olaf Skötkonung, with significantly increased drop rates during the 2026 Viking Festival.

Ways to obtain the token 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 sufficient damage

• Event Store (Speedup Sprint)

• Trade Carriage – Royal Trade Package

• Limited Offer bundles

• 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 (Lv.50)

• Royal Thief: Defeat all thieves for a chance to obtain the token

3. Epic Historic General Fragment (Premium)

Collect 30 fragments to compose an Epic Historic General (Premium).

Fragments can be obtained from:

• Relic Chamber (available in the reward pool; not guaranteed)

• World Boss (deal sufficient damage)

• Historic Generals Gather Package

• Active Monthly Card & Gems Patrol (3 times)

• Successive Purchase Benefits (Daily Packages)

• Champion’s Affection Rare Package

• Ranger Knight Order – Legendary & Epic Emblem Chest

• Great Expedition Trail (Free Reward Lv.50 & 2nd-tier Luxury Privilege at Lv.20, 30, 40)

• Sealed Imperial Treasury – Imperial Treasures Package

Olaf Skötkonung vs. Kiso Yoshinaka & Romulus

Among the recently released Generals, these three all specialize in commanding Siege Machines, with buffs that primarily trigger during attacks. The table below summarizes their Siege Machine attack buffs across several key development stages.