Is Knights Templar good against House of Lancaster?

Knights Templar wins 54.7% of 9,658 ranked games against House of Lancaster (Knights Templar is favored).

How do I beat House of Lancaster as Knights Templar?

Hit the boom between minutes 5 and 7 Destroy the Manors with Rams or siege Keep Spearmen at home against the Demilancer Muster

When does House of Lancaster attack?

4:07 — Feudal with Lancaster Castle, a 5-Demilancer Muster ready · 8:30 — White Tower Castle with 2 TC and a Manor

Knights Templar vs House of Lancaster: how to win the matchup

Playing Knights Templar against House of Lancaster, you win 54.7% of ranked 1v1 games (9,658 games). Here is how to beat House of Lancaster, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
58.8%
481
silver
59.8%
1,016
gold
56.8%
3,733
platinum
51.7%
2,359
diamond
51.2%
1,108
conqueror
50%
794

How to beat House of Lancaster

Hit the boom between minutes 5 and 7
Destroy the Manors with Rams or siege
Keep Spearmen at home against the Demilancer Muster
Heavy cavalry or Men-at-Arms against Yeomen
Don't play Archers into Yeomen

Units that work against House of Lancaster: Cavalry · Men-at-Arms · Rams · Spearmen

When House of Lancaster hits

4:07Feudal with Lancaster Castle, a 5-Demilancer Muster ready
8:30White Tower Castle with 2 TC and a Manor

Knights Templar strengths to lean on

9 Commanderies, each with a different unit depending on the matchup
Strong wood economy, and wood also gives food
Early gold from Pilgrims with Safe Passage
Heavy Templar Brother knights in Castle
Fortress gives +15% range and stronger walls

Knights Templar weaknesses House of Lancaster can punish

No Traders; gold comes from Pilgrims and relics
Pilgrims can be killed on the way
Templar Brothers are expensive and slow to train
A wrong Commandery choice costs a lot

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Knights Templar: Man-at-Arms + Veteran Spearman (0.87)
House of Lancaster: Earl's Guard + Veteran Spearman (0.87)

FAQ

Is Knights Templar good against House of Lancaster?: Knights Templar wins 54.7% of 9,658 ranked games against House of Lancaster (Knights Templar is favored).
How do I beat House of Lancaster as Knights Templar?: Hit the boom between minutes 5 and 7 Destroy the Manors with Rams or siege Keep Spearmen at home against the Demilancer Muster
When does House of Lancaster attack?: 4:07 — Feudal with Lancaster Castle, a 5-Demilancer Muster ready · 8:30 — White Tower Castle with 2 TC and a Manor

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.