Is Holy Roman Empire good against Jin Dynasty?

Holy Roman Empire wins 42.2% of 2,597 ranked games against Jin Dynasty (Jin Dynasty is favored).

How do I beat Jin Dynasty as Holy Roman Empire?

Hit before Castle with a strong Feudal army on the villagers outside Spearmen against Iron Pagoda, Archers and Crossbows against the Mohe Don't attack towers and TCs with Meng'an Mouke without siege

When does Jin Dynasty attack?

5:00 — First Iron Pagoda is out, he will start raiding · 7:00 — Around 7 Iron Pagodas and controlling the map · 12:00 — Castle with the Dragon Pavilion and an Iron Pagoda timing

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

Playing Holy Roman Empire against Jin Dynasty, you win 42.2% of ranked 1v1 games (2,597 games). Here is how to beat Jin Dynasty, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
47.5%
259
silver
44.7%
340
gold
41.1%
853
platinum
41.4%
587
diamond
41.5%
310
conqueror
39.3%
197

How to beat Jin Dynasty

Hit before Castle with a strong Feudal army on the villagers outside
Spearmen against Iron Pagoda, Archers and Crossbows against the Mohe
Don't attack towers and TCs with Meng'an Mouke without siege
Kill the Emissaries and take the Trade Posts
Don't let him reach Imperial comfortably

Units that work against Jin Dynasty: Spearmen · Archers · Crossbowmen

When Jin Dynasty hits

5:00First Iron Pagoda is out, he will start raiding
7:00Around 7 Iron Pagodas and controlling the map
12:00Castle with the Dragon Pavilion and an Iron Pagoda timing

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 Jin 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)
Jin Dynasty: Man-at-Arms + Veteran Spearman (0.87)

FAQ

Is Holy Roman Empire good against Jin Dynasty?: Holy Roman Empire wins 42.2% of 2,597 ranked games against Jin Dynasty (Jin Dynasty is favored).
How do I beat Jin Dynasty as Holy Roman Empire?: Hit before Castle with a strong Feudal army on the villagers outside Spearmen against Iron Pagoda, Archers and Crossbows against the Mohe Don't attack towers and TCs with Meng'an Mouke without siege
When does Jin Dynasty attack?: 5:00 — First Iron Pagoda is out, he will start raiding · 7:00 — Around 7 Iron Pagodas and controlling the map · 12:00 — Castle with the Dragon Pavilion and an Iron Pagoda timing

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.