Is Holy Roman Empire good against Order of the Dragon?

Holy Roman Empire wins 44.6% of 8,150 ranked games against Order of the Dragon (Order of the Dragon is favored).

How do I beat Order of the Dragon as Holy Roman Empire?

Don't take even fights, kite and keep your distance Harass villagers with Horsemen or Archers Meinwerk means Men-at-Arms are coming, prepare Spearmen and Archers

When does Order of the Dragon attack?

5:30 — Gilded Men-at-Arms pressure in Feudal (5-6 minutes) · 7:20 — Fast Castle with Burgrave and units inspired by Prelates

Holy Roman Empire vs Order of the Dragon: how to win the matchup

Playing Holy Roman Empire against Order of the Dragon, you win 44.6% of ranked 1v1 games (8,150 games). Here is how to beat Order of the Dragon, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
41.9%
676
silver
39.6%
1,173
gold
44.2%
3,321
platinum
46.6%
1,655
diamond
49%
832
conqueror
52.2%
314

How to beat Order of the Dragon

Don't take even fights, kite and keep your distance
Harass villagers with Horsemen or Archers
Meinwerk means Men-at-Arms are coming, prepare Spearmen and Archers
Mangonels in Castle against clumped units
Burgrave at 7:20, prepare Crossbows

Units that work against Order of the Dragon: Mangonels · Crossbowmen · Horse Archers · Nest of Bees

When Order of the Dragon hits

5:30Gilded Men-at-Arms pressure in Feudal (5-6 minutes)
7:20Fast Castle with Burgrave and units inspired by Prelates

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 Order of the Dragon 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)
Order of the Dragon: Gilded Man-at-Arms (0.91)

FAQ

Is Holy Roman Empire good against Order of the Dragon?: Holy Roman Empire wins 44.6% of 8,150 ranked games against Order of the Dragon (Order of the Dragon is favored).
How do I beat Order of the Dragon as Holy Roman Empire?: Don't take even fights, kite and keep your distance Harass villagers with Horsemen or Archers Meinwerk means Men-at-Arms are coming, prepare Spearmen and Archers
When does Order of the Dragon attack?: 5:30 — Gilded Men-at-Arms pressure in Feudal (5-6 minutes) · 7:20 — Fast Castle with Burgrave and units inspired by Prelates

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.