Is Golden Horde good against Holy Roman Empire?

Golden Horde wins 54.1% of 4,779 ranked games against Holy Roman Empire (Golden Horde is favored).

How do I beat Holy Roman Empire as Golden Horde?

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

Golden Horde vs Holy Roman Empire: how to win the matchup

Playing Golden Horde against Holy Roman Empire, you win 54.1% of ranked 1v1 games (4,779 games). Here is how to beat Holy Roman Empire, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
57.8%
446
silver
58.3%
612
gold
55.2%
1,909
platinum
51.3%
1,023
diamond
48.9%
442
conqueror
49.3%
246

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

Golden Horde strengths to lean on

Trains units in batches; with Reinforcements the army doubles quickly
Ovoo gives free stone without villagers
Safe food at home from Stockyards
Khan, Torguuds and Keshik control the map early in Feudal
Muscovy Yasak gives +2 ranged armor to cavalry and Men-at-Arms instantly

Golden Horde weaknesses Holy Roman Empire can punish

Weakest Dark Age in the game, and the Ovoo is usually outside TC range
Slow age-up, with no Khan or Torguuds while aging
The Fortified Outpost is expensive: 150 wood and 50 stone
Weak against 2 TC and against fast Castle behind pressure
Bad on water and hybrid maps

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Golden Horde: Man-at-Arms + Veteran Spearman (0.87)
Holy Roman Empire: Man-at-Arms (0.71)

FAQ

Is Golden Horde good against Holy Roman Empire?: Golden Horde wins 54.1% of 4,779 ranked games against Holy Roman Empire (Golden Horde is favored).
How do I beat Holy Roman Empire as Golden Horde?: 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.