Is Golden Horde good against Rus?

Golden Horde wins 55.1% of 4,373 ranked games against Rus (Golden Horde is favored).

How do I beat Rus as Golden Horde?

Scout the Landmark at 2:20 to 2:45: Kremlin on deer means a second TC or FC Contest deer early and kill villagers at the Cabin Spearmen and Archers against Early Knights, Crossbows and Spearmen in Castle

When does Rus attack?

5:00 — Early Knights raid after the Kremlin · 9:00 — Castle and relics with Monks (9:00 to 11:00) · 15:50 — Levy Militia attack from the Kremlin

Golden Horde vs Rus: how to win the matchup

Playing Golden Horde against Rus, you win 55.1% of ranked 1v1 games (4,373 games). Here is how to beat Rus, what they do and when.

Golden Horde is favoredGolden Horde guide Rus guide Rus vs Golden Horde

Win rate by rank

bronze
58.3%
235
silver
59.5%
430
gold
57.5%
1,491
platinum
53.1%
1,097
diamond
55.5%
616
conqueror
42.6%
421

How to beat Rus

Scout the Landmark at 2:20 to 2:45: Kremlin on deer means a second TC or FC
Contest deer early and kill villagers at the Cabin
Spearmen and Archers against Early Knights, Crossbows and Spearmen in Castle
Hit the second TC (5:40 to 6:25) before the Palisade
Contest relics and kill the Monks

Units that work against Rus: Spearmen · Archers · Crossbowmen · Fast cavalry

When Rus hits

5:00Early Knights raid after the Kremlin
9:00Castle and relics with Monks (9:00 to 11:00)
15:50Levy Militia attack from the Kremlin

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 Rus 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)
Rus: Militia (0.21)

FAQ

Is Golden Horde good against Rus?: Golden Horde wins 55.1% of 4,373 ranked games against Rus (Golden Horde is favored).
How do I beat Rus as Golden Horde?: Scout the Landmark at 2:20 to 2:45: Kremlin on deer means a second TC or FC Contest deer early and kill villagers at the Cabin Spearmen and Archers against Early Knights, Crossbows and Spearmen in Castle
When does Rus attack?: 5:00 — Early Knights raid after the Kremlin · 9:00 — Castle and relics with Monks (9:00 to 11:00) · 15:50 — Levy Militia attack from the Kremlin

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.