Is Jeanne d'Arc good against Rus?

Jeanne d'Arc wins 49% of 2,213 ranked games against Rus (Even matchup).

How do I beat Rus as Jeanne d'Arc?

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

Jeanne d'Arc vs Rus: how to win the matchup

Playing Jeanne d'Arc against Rus, you win 49% of ranked 1v1 games (2,213 games). Here is how to beat Rus, what they do and when.

Even matchupJeanne d'Arc guide Rus guide Rus vs Jeanne d'Arc

Win rate by rank

bronze
51.5%
233
silver
43.7%
300
gold
49.3%
823
platinum
49.2%
484
diamond
41.9%
164
conqueror
57.5%
170

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

Jeanne d'Arc strengths to lean on

Royal Knights from Feudal with a strong charge
Jeanne herself wins the game once she levels up
Economic research is 35% cheaper
Flexible trade and free Traders from the Chamber of Commerce
Strong late game: Royal Bloodlines, Arbalétriers and cannons

Jeanne d'Arc weaknesses Rus can punish

If Jeanne dies early he loses a lot of tempo
Relies on cavalry, weak against Camels and Spearmen
Few builds and little documentation

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Jeanne d'Arc: Man-at-Arms + Arbalétrier (0.8)
Rus: Militia (0.21)

FAQ

Is Jeanne d'Arc good against Rus?: Jeanne d'Arc wins 49% of 2,213 ranked games against Rus (Even matchup).
How do I beat Rus as Jeanne d'Arc?: 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.