Is French good against Holy Roman Empire?

French wins 53.4% of 19,165 ranked games against Holy Roman Empire (French is favored).

How do I beat Holy Roman Empire as French?

Scout the Landmark: Meinwerk means Men-at-Arms are coming, Aachen means Fast Castle Kill or harass the Prelates Kite with Archers in Feudal, and with Crossbows and cavalry in Castle

When does Holy Roman Empire attack?

5:00 — Feudal Men-at-Arms timing with Meinwerk (5:00 to 8:00) · 10:00 — Castle Burgrave and lots of infantry (10:00+) · 12:00 — Relic gold accumulates from minute 12

French vs Holy Roman Empire: how to win the matchup

Playing French against Holy Roman Empire, you win 53.4% of ranked 1v1 games (19,165 games). Here is how to beat Holy Roman Empire, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
50.7%
2,768
silver
53.8%
3,636
gold
54.1%
7,820
platinum
53.9%
3,003
diamond
53%
1,031
conqueror
53.9%
490

How to beat Holy Roman Empire

Scout the Landmark: Meinwerk means Men-at-Arms are coming, Aachen means Fast Castle
Kill or harass the Prelates
Kite with Archers in Feudal, and with Crossbows and cavalry in Castle
Raid the side the infantry isn't on
Contest relics and kill his Monks

Units that work against Holy Roman Empire: Archers · Crossbowmen · Cavalry · Horse Archers · Mangonels

When Holy Roman Empire hits

5:00Feudal Men-at-Arms timing with Meinwerk (5:00 to 8:00)
10:00Castle Burgrave and lots of infantry (10:00+)
12:00Relic gold accumulates from minute 12

French strengths to lean on

Royal Knights from Feudal slaughter villagers and Archers
TC works faster each Age, and economic techs are 35% cheaper
Keeps are cheaper and make nearby Stable and Range units 20% cheaper
Arbalétriers in Castle have strong armor against ranged
Strongest civ in team games right now

French weaknesses Holy Roman Empire can punish

Knights fall to mass Spearmen and Camels
Knights alone get stuck against walls and towers
The rush costs a lot of gold; if it fails he falls behind in the boom
Average infantry and middling late game

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

French: Man-at-Arms + Arbalétrier (0.8)
Holy Roman Empire: Man-at-Arms (0.71)

FAQ

Is French good against Holy Roman Empire?: French wins 53.4% of 19,165 ranked games against Holy Roman Empire (French is favored).
How do I beat Holy Roman Empire as French?: Scout the Landmark: Meinwerk means Men-at-Arms are coming, Aachen means Fast Castle Kill or harass the Prelates Kite with Archers in Feudal, and with Crossbows and cavalry in Castle
When does Holy Roman Empire attack?: 5:00 — Feudal Men-at-Arms timing with Meinwerk (5:00 to 8:00) · 10:00 — Castle Burgrave and lots of infantry (10:00+) · 12:00 — Relic gold accumulates from minute 12

Data from the open game data (aoe4world/data), patch 16.2.10884, public ranked statistics, and Layla Coach's battle simulator. Layla Coach is an independent tool, not affiliated with Microsoft, Relic Entertainment or World's Edge.