Is Holy Roman Empire good against House of Lancaster?

Holy Roman Empire wins 48.1% of 4,144 ranked games against House of Lancaster (Even matchup).

How do I beat House of Lancaster as Holy Roman Empire?

Hit the boom between minutes 5 and 7 Destroy the Manors with Rams or siege Keep Spearmen at home against the Demilancer Muster

When does House of Lancaster attack?

4:07 — Feudal with Lancaster Castle, a 5-Demilancer Muster ready · 8:30 — White Tower Castle with 2 TC and a Manor

Holy Roman Empire vs House of Lancaster: how to win the matchup

Playing Holy Roman Empire against House of Lancaster, you win 48.1% of ranked 1v1 games (4,144 games). Here is how to beat House of Lancaster, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
53.5%
381
silver
50.9%
597
gold
50.2%
1,575
platinum
44.9%
852
diamond
41%
405
conqueror
44.6%
267

How to beat House of Lancaster

Hit the boom between minutes 5 and 7
Destroy the Manors with Rams or siege
Keep Spearmen at home against the Demilancer Muster
Heavy cavalry or Men-at-Arms against Yeomen
Don't play Archers into Yeomen

Units that work against House of Lancaster: Cavalry · Men-at-Arms · Rams · Spearmen

When House of Lancaster hits

4:07Feudal with Lancaster Castle, a 5-Demilancer Muster ready
8:30White Tower Castle with 2 TC and a Manor

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 House of Lancaster 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)
House of Lancaster: Earl's Guard + Veteran Spearman (0.87)

FAQ

Is Holy Roman Empire good against House of Lancaster?: Holy Roman Empire wins 48.1% of 4,144 ranked games against House of Lancaster (Even matchup).
How do I beat House of Lancaster as Holy Roman Empire?: Hit the boom between minutes 5 and 7 Destroy the Manors with Rams or siege Keep Spearmen at home against the Demilancer Muster
When does House of Lancaster attack?: 4:07 — Feudal with Lancaster Castle, a 5-Demilancer Muster ready · 8:30 — White Tower Castle with 2 TC and a Manor

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.