Is House of Lancaster good against Order of the Dragon?

House of Lancaster wins 48.1% of 5,307 ranked games against Order of the Dragon (Even matchup).

How do I beat Order of the Dragon as House of Lancaster?

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

House of Lancaster vs Order of the Dragon: how to win the matchup

Playing House of Lancaster against Order of the Dragon, you win 48.1% of ranked 1v1 games (5,307 games). Here is how to beat Order of the Dragon, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
45.1%
255
silver
46.3%
539
gold
45.9%
1,881
platinum
47.8%
1,326
diamond
50.6%
796
conqueror
54.8%
425

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

House of Lancaster strengths to lean on

Manors give free food and wood and +10 population
Lancaster Castle does a Muster: 5 Demilancers in Feudal
Yeoman Archers have 6 range and are faster
Hobelars are cheap with high ranged armor
Every Keep gives 3 free Earl's Guards

House of Lancaster weaknesses Order of the Dragon can punish

Manors cost stone; built greedily they slow the opening
Average Feudal army; all-ins punish the boom
Demilancers deal weak damage without Keeps

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

House of Lancaster: Earl's Guard + Veteran Spearman (0.87)
Order of the Dragon: Gilded Man-at-Arms (0.91)

FAQ

Is House of Lancaster good against Order of the Dragon?: House of Lancaster wins 48.1% of 5,307 ranked games against Order of the Dragon (Even matchup).
How do I beat Order of the Dragon as House of Lancaster?: 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.