Is Holy Roman Empire good against Abbasid Dynasty?

Holy Roman Empire wins 53.6% of 3,763 ranked games against Abbasid Dynasty (Holy Roman Empire is favored).

How do I beat Abbasid Dynasty as Holy Roman Empire?

Hit the 2nd TC between 4:50 and 6:00 and kill the stone villagers Don't make heavy cavalry into Camels; go infantry and Archers Crossbows vs Camels, Spears and Archers vs Camel Archers

When does Abbasid Dynasty attack?

4:00 — Early Feudal; if Military Wing, Horsemen from the Stable · 5:00 — Second TC on wood and first-tier Golden Age

Holy Roman Empire vs Abbasid Dynasty: how to win the matchup

Playing Holy Roman Empire against Abbasid Dynasty, you win 53.6% of ranked 1v1 games (3,763 games). Here is how to beat Abbasid Dynasty, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
55.9%
440
silver
54.2%
417
gold
50.8%
1,358
platinum
53.3%
801
diamond
55.7%
439
conqueror
56.1%
235

How to beat Abbasid Dynasty

Hit the 2nd TC between 4:50 and 6:00 and kill the stone villagers
Don't make heavy cavalry into Camels; go infantry and Archers
Crossbows vs Camels, Spears and Archers vs Camel Archers
Burn the buildings around the House of Wisdom to drop their Golden Age
Scout: which Wing, stone villagers, a Stable at 4:00

Units that work against Abbasid Dynasty: Crossbowmen · Archers · Men-at-Arms · Spearmen

When Abbasid Dynasty hits

4:00Early Feudal; if Military Wing, Horsemen from the Stable
5:00Second TC on wood and first-tier Golden Age

Holy Roman Empire strengths to lean on

Strong economy with Prelates (+35% gather) and villagers carry 40% more
Early Men-at-Arms in Feudal and faster infantry
Relics in Outposts and Keeps boost defense and generate gold
The Burgrave Palace trains infantry 400% faster
Landsknecht and Black Riders in the late game

Holy Roman Empire weaknesses Abbasid Dynasty can punish

Slow, gold-hungry army that falls to kiting and mass ranged
Crossbows break Men-at-Arms
Prelates are fragile; if one dies or idles, the economy drops
Weak early cavalry; fast raids wear him down

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Holy Roman Empire: Man-at-Arms (0.71)
Abbasid Dynasty: Veteran Spearman + Veteran Archer (0.85)

FAQ

Is Holy Roman Empire good against Abbasid Dynasty?: Holy Roman Empire wins 53.6% of 3,763 ranked games against Abbasid Dynasty (Holy Roman Empire is favored).
How do I beat Abbasid Dynasty as Holy Roman Empire?: Hit the 2nd TC between 4:50 and 6:00 and kill the stone villagers Don't make heavy cavalry into Camels; go infantry and Archers Crossbows vs Camels, Spears and Archers vs Camel Archers
When does Abbasid Dynasty attack?: 4:00 — Early Feudal; if Military Wing, Horsemen from the Stable · 5:00 — Second TC on wood and first-tier Golden Age

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