Is Macedonian Dynasty good against Holy Roman Empire?

Macedonian Dynasty wins 61.5% of 6,553 ranked games against Holy Roman Empire (Macedonian Dynasty is favored).

How do I beat Holy Roman Empire as Macedonian Dynasty?

Scout the Landmark: Meinwerk means Men-at-Arms are coming, Aachen means Fast Castle Kill or harass the Prelates Kite with Archers in Feudal, and with Crossbows and cavalry in Castle

When does Holy Roman Empire attack?

5:00 — Feudal Men-at-Arms timing with Meinwerk (5:00 to 8:00) · 10:00 — Castle Burgrave and lots of infantry (10:00+) · 12:00 — Relic gold accumulates from minute 12

Macedonian Dynasty vs Holy Roman Empire: how to win the matchup

Playing Macedonian Dynasty against Holy Roman Empire, you win 61.5% of ranked 1v1 games (6,553 games). Here is how to beat Holy Roman Empire, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
56.8%
414
silver
61.6%
861
gold
63.2%
2,751
platinum
60.4%
1,478
diamond
61.6%
609
conqueror
54.5%
305

How to beat Holy Roman Empire

Scout the Landmark: Meinwerk means Men-at-Arms are coming, Aachen means Fast Castle
Kill or harass the Prelates
Kite with Archers in Feudal, and with Crossbows and cavalry in Castle
Raid the side the infantry isn't on
Contest relics and kill his Monks

Units that work against Holy Roman Empire: Archers · Crossbowmen · Cavalry · Horse Archers · Mangonels

When Holy Roman Empire hits

5:00Feudal Men-at-Arms timing with Meinwerk (5:00 to 8:00)
10:00Castle Burgrave and lots of infantry (10:00+)
12:00Relic gold accumulates from minute 12

Macedonian Dynasty strengths to lean on

Highest win rate on the ladder, and his units are easy to play
The Hippodrome produces free self-healing Champion cavalry
Golden Horn Tower is the strongest Castle Landmark and produces free Crossbows
Arsenal upgrades skip 3 tiers for the unit line he plays
Long fights favor him: the War Camp gives back free units

Macedonian Dynasty weaknesses Holy Roman Empire can punish

Weak, predictable economy, and very bad against 2 TC
Each upgrade only serves one unit line
Food runs out around minute 24 without map food
Nerfed a lot in 2026 (Ridarii, Varangians, Champions)

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Macedonian Dynasty: Varangian Guard + Crossbowman (1.11)
Holy Roman Empire: Man-at-Arms (0.71)

FAQ

Is Macedonian Dynasty good against Holy Roman Empire?: Macedonian Dynasty wins 61.5% of 6,553 ranked games against Holy Roman Empire (Macedonian Dynasty is favored).
How do I beat Holy Roman Empire as Macedonian Dynasty?: Scout the Landmark: Meinwerk means Men-at-Arms are coming, Aachen means Fast Castle Kill or harass the Prelates Kite with Archers in Feudal, and with Crossbows and cavalry in Castle
When does Holy Roman Empire attack?: 5:00 — Feudal Men-at-Arms timing with Meinwerk (5:00 to 8:00) · 10:00 — Castle Burgrave and lots of infantry (10:00+) · 12:00 — Relic gold accumulates from minute 12

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.