Is Holy Roman Empire good against Chinese?

Holy Roman Empire wins 54.5% of 6,002 ranked games against Chinese (Holy Roman Empire is favored).

How do I beat Chinese as Holy Roman Empire?

Pressure early from 4:00 to 7:00 with Knights, Men-at-Arms or Archers Kill the Officials and villagers near the Academy Barbican after the Academy means 2 TC, hit the second TC (6:30)

When does Chinese attack?

5:00 — Feudal pressure with supervised production (5:00 to 8:00) · 6:30 — Song second TC around 6:30 · 10:00 — Song late-game economy or Fast Castle with siege

Holy Roman Empire vs Chinese: how to win the matchup

Playing Holy Roman Empire against Chinese, you win 54.5% of ranked 1v1 games (6,002 games). Here is how to beat Chinese, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
53.4%
1,157
silver
56.6%
973
gold
54%
2,192
platinum
53.8%
949
diamond
55.4%
394
conqueror
52.7%
205

How to beat Chinese

Pressure early from 4:00 to 7:00 with Knights, Men-at-Arms or Archers
Kill the Officials and villagers near the Academy
Barbican after the Academy means 2 TC, hit the second TC (6:30)
Clocktower or Imperial Palace means siege, kill it with cavalry or Springalds
Don't fight under the Barbican and the TC

Units that work against Chinese: Men-at-Arms · Knights · Crossbowmen · Cavalry · Springalds

When Chinese hits

5:00Feudal pressure with supervised production (5:00 to 8:00)
6:30Song second TC around 6:30
10:00Song late-game economy or Fast Castle with siege

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 Chinese 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)
Chinese: Veteran Spearman + Veteran Zhuge Nu (0.91)

FAQ

Is Holy Roman Empire good against Chinese?: Holy Roman Empire wins 54.5% of 6,002 ranked games against Chinese (Holy Roman Empire is favored).
How do I beat Chinese as Holy Roman Empire?: Pressure early from 4:00 to 7:00 with Knights, Men-at-Arms or Archers Kill the Officials and villagers near the Academy Barbican after the Academy means 2 TC, hit the second TC (6:30)
When does Chinese attack?: 5:00 — Feudal pressure with supervised production (5:00 to 8:00) · 6:30 — Song second TC around 6:30 · 10:00 — Song late-game economy or Fast Castle with siege

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.