Is Ottomans good against Holy Roman Empire?

Ottomans wins 48.4% of 7,908 ranked games against Holy Roman Empire (Even matchup).

How do I beat Holy Roman Empire as Ottomans?

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

Ottomans vs Holy Roman Empire: how to win the matchup

Playing Ottomans against Holy Roman Empire, you win 48.4% of ranked 1v1 games (7,908 games). Here is how to beat Holy Roman Empire, what they do and when.

Even matchupOttomans guide Holy Roman Empire guide Holy Roman Empire vs Ottomans

Win rate by rank

bronze
45.6%
1,592
silver
48.2%
1,391
gold
48.5%
2,917
platinum
52.8%
1,133
diamond
47.6%
475
conqueror
48%
220

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

Ottomans strengths to lean on

Free units from Military Schools all game long
Vizier points unlock strong bonuses like Akinji and Janissary Company
The Mehter gives the army attack speed or armor
Janissaries have high DPS and shred cavalry
Great Bombard has long range and wrecks armies and buildings

Ottomans weaknesses Holy Roman Empire can punish

No boar
Free units take time, so he's weak against early pressure
Sipahi got nerfed several times in 2026
Weak win rate at Diamond and Conqueror

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Ottomans: Man-at-Arms + Veteran Spearman (0.87)
Holy Roman Empire: Man-at-Arms (0.71)

FAQ

Is Ottomans good against Holy Roman Empire?: Ottomans wins 48.4% of 7,908 ranked games against Holy Roman Empire (Even matchup).
How do I beat Holy Roman Empire as Ottomans?: 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.