Is Order of the Dragon good against English?

Order of the Dragon wins 55.1% of 22,301 ranked games against English (Order of the Dragon is favored).

How do I beat English as Order of the Dragon?

Scout the Landmark: Council Hall means a Longbow rush, prepare Spearmen, Men-at-Arms or cavalry Hit with Men-at-Arms and Rams before the White Tower or the second TC Raid far farms and gold, and stay away from towers and the TC

When does English attack?

4:00 — Feudal Longbow rush with the Council Hall (4:00 to 7:00) · 5:00 — Second TC around minute 5 · 9:30 — Castle with the White Tower or King's Palace (9:00 to 10:00)

Order of the Dragon vs English: how to win the matchup

Playing Order of the Dragon against English, you win 55.1% of ranked 1v1 games (22,301 games). Here is how to beat English, what they do and when.

Order of the Dragon is favoredOrder of the Dragon guide English guide English vs Order of the Dragon

Win rate by rank

bronze
55.5%
2,365
silver
55.8%
3,826
gold
56.1%
9,089
platinum
53.3%
3,950
diamond
51.6%
1,880
conqueror
50.6%
668

How to beat English

Scout the Landmark: Council Hall means a Longbow rush, prepare Spearmen, Men-at-Arms or cavalry
Hit with Men-at-Arms and Rams before the White Tower or the second TC
Raid far farms and gold, and stay away from towers and the TC
Hit him while he builds the second TC around minute 5
Go Fast Castle for relics and Sacred Sites and outscale him

Units that work against English: Men-at-Arms · Knights · Rams · Crossbowmen · Horse Archers · Mangonels

When English hits

4:00Feudal Longbow rush with the Council Hall (4:00 to 7:00)
5:00Second TC around minute 5
9:30Castle with the White Tower or King's Palace (9:00 to 10:00)

Order of the Dragon strengths to lean on

Gilded villagers gather +27% and carry more
Units win most even fights early
Gilded Men-at-Arms in Feudal are very tanky
Relics in Outposts: damage, defense and +80 gold
Aachen Chapel gives +15% gather rate

Order of the Dragon weaknesses English can punish

Every unit costs 2 population, so numbers are low
Weak against area damage: Mangonels and Nest of Bees
Every lost unit is a big loss
Few, expensive villagers, so a rush hurts

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Order of the Dragon: Gilded Man-at-Arms (0.91)
English: Man-at-Arms (0.72)

FAQ

Is Order of the Dragon good against English?: Order of the Dragon wins 55.1% of 22,301 ranked games against English (Order of the Dragon is favored).
How do I beat English as Order of the Dragon?: Scout the Landmark: Council Hall means a Longbow rush, prepare Spearmen, Men-at-Arms or cavalry Hit with Men-at-Arms and Rams before the White Tower or the second TC Raid far farms and gold, and stay away from towers and the TC
When does English attack?: 4:00 — Feudal Longbow rush with the Council Hall (4:00 to 7:00) · 5:00 — Second TC around minute 5 · 9:30 — Castle with the White Tower or King's Palace (9:00 to 10:00)

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.