Is Rus good against Order of the Dragon?

Rus wins 48.8% of 7,422 ranked games against Order of the Dragon (Even matchup).

How do I beat Order of the Dragon as Rus?

Don't take even fights, kite and keep your distance Harass villagers with Horsemen or Archers Meinwerk means Men-at-Arms are coming, prepare Spearmen and Archers

When does Order of the Dragon attack?

5:30 — Gilded Men-at-Arms pressure in Feudal (5-6 minutes) · 7:20 — Fast Castle with Burgrave and units inspired by Prelates

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

Playing Rus against Order of the Dragon, you win 48.8% of ranked 1v1 games (7,422 games). Here is how to beat Order of the Dragon, what they do and when.

Even matchupRus guide Order of the Dragon guide Order of the Dragon vs Rus

Win rate by rank

bronze
48.6%
436
silver
44.8%
835
gold
46.4%
2,665
platinum
50.1%
1,774
diamond
49.7%
1,012
conqueror
56.7%
575

How to beat Order of the Dragon

Don't take even fights, kite and keep your distance
Harass villagers with Horsemen or Archers
Meinwerk means Men-at-Arms are coming, prepare Spearmen and Archers
Mangonels in Castle against clumped units
Burgrave at 7:20, prepare Crossbows

Units that work against Order of the Dragon: Mangonels · Crossbowmen · Horse Archers · Nest of Bees

When Order of the Dragon hits

5:30Gilded Men-at-Arms pressure in Feudal (5-6 minutes)
7:20Fast Castle with Burgrave and units inspired by Prelates

Rus strengths to lean on

Lots of early food from Hunting Cabins, deer and bounty
Safe expansion with the Wooden Fortress and Fortified Palisade
Early Knights in Feudal for raiding
Strong Castle: Warrior Monks, Horse Archers and relics
The Kremlin produces Levy Militia almost for free

Rus weaknesses Order of the Dragon can punish

Average Feudal infantry; if he loses the hunt or the Knights, he falls behind
Horse Archers and Monks need micro and lots of gold
Imperial relies on Streltsy and siege

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Rus: Militia (0.21)
Order of the Dragon: Gilded Man-at-Arms (0.91)

FAQ

Is Rus good against Order of the Dragon?: Rus wins 48.8% of 7,422 ranked games against Order of the Dragon (Even matchup).
How do I beat Order of the Dragon as Rus?: Don't take even fights, kite and keep your distance Harass villagers with Horsemen or Archers Meinwerk means Men-at-Arms are coming, prepare Spearmen and Archers
When does Order of the Dragon attack?: 5:30 — Gilded Men-at-Arms pressure in Feudal (5-6 minutes) · 7:20 — Fast Castle with Burgrave and units inspired by Prelates

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.