Is Holy Roman Empire good against Rus?

Holy Roman Empire wins 47.8% of 6,091 ranked games against Rus (Rus is favored).

How do I beat Rus as Holy Roman Empire?

Scout the Landmark at 2:20 to 2:45: Kremlin on deer means a second TC or FC Contest deer early and kill villagers at the Cabin Spearmen and Archers against Early Knights, Crossbows and Spearmen in Castle

When does Rus attack?

5:00 — Early Knights raid after the Kremlin · 9:00 — Castle and relics with Monks (9:00 to 11:00) · 15:50 — Levy Militia attack from the Kremlin

Holy Roman Empire vs Rus: how to win the matchup

Playing Holy Roman Empire against Rus, you win 47.8% of ranked 1v1 games (6,091 games). Here is how to beat Rus, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
51.1%
744
silver
50%
1,003
gold
47.5%
2,220
platinum
45.5%
1,144
diamond
46.1%
534
conqueror
45%
293

How to beat Rus

Scout the Landmark at 2:20 to 2:45: Kremlin on deer means a second TC or FC
Contest deer early and kill villagers at the Cabin
Spearmen and Archers against Early Knights, Crossbows and Spearmen in Castle
Hit the second TC (5:40 to 6:25) before the Palisade
Contest relics and kill the Monks

Units that work against Rus: Spearmen · Archers · Crossbowmen · Fast cavalry

When Rus hits

5:00Early Knights raid after the Kremlin
9:00Castle and relics with Monks (9:00 to 11:00)
15:50Levy Militia attack from the Kremlin

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 Rus 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)
Rus: Militia (0.21)

FAQ

Is Holy Roman Empire good against Rus?: Holy Roman Empire wins 47.8% of 6,091 ranked games against Rus (Rus is favored).
How do I beat Rus as Holy Roman Empire?: Scout the Landmark at 2:20 to 2:45: Kremlin on deer means a second TC or FC Contest deer early and kill villagers at the Cabin Spearmen and Archers against Early Knights, Crossbows and Spearmen in Castle
When does Rus attack?: 5:00 — Early Knights raid after the Kremlin · 9:00 — Castle and relics with Monks (9:00 to 11:00) · 15:50 — Levy Militia attack from the Kremlin

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.