Is Rus good against Sengoku Daimyo?

Rus wins 47.7% of 1,758 ranked games against Sengoku Daimyo (Sengoku Daimyo is favored).

How do I beat Sengoku Daimyo as Rus?

Spear rush or tower rush in the Dark Age on the Yatai and Matsuri Raid from several sides with cavalry, and make Archers against the Yumi push Against Yumi spam: defensive 2 TC and outscale him

When does Sengoku Daimyo attack?

2:50 — Goes Feudal with a Ryokan or Koka Township · 5:00 — Feudal: Oda Estate and Yumi spam or Yari Cavalry

Rus vs Sengoku Daimyo: how to win the matchup

Playing Rus against Sengoku Daimyo, you win 47.7% of ranked 1v1 games (1,758 games). Here is how to beat Sengoku Daimyo, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

silver
43.8%
194
gold
47.2%
580
platinum
46.4%
375
diamond
52%
246
conqueror
48.5%
219

How to beat Sengoku Daimyo

Spear rush or tower rush in the Dark Age on the Yatai and Matsuri
Raid from several sides with cavalry, and make Archers against the Yumi push
Against Yumi spam: defensive 2 TC and outscale him
Spearmen against Mounted Samurai, and kill the Daimyo first
Scout the Matsuri, Yatai and Estate type: Oda = Archers, Takeda = cavalry

Units that work against Sengoku Daimyo: Spearmen · Early spear rush · Cavalry to raid · Archers

When Sengoku Daimyo hits

2:50Goes Feudal with a Ryokan or Koka Township
5:00Feudal: Oda Estate and Yumi spam or Yari Cavalry

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 Sengoku Daimyo 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)
Sengoku Daimyo: Veteran Spearman (0.89)

FAQ

Is Rus good against Sengoku Daimyo?: Rus wins 47.7% of 1,758 ranked games against Sengoku Daimyo (Sengoku Daimyo is favored).
How do I beat Sengoku Daimyo as Rus?: Spear rush or tower rush in the Dark Age on the Yatai and Matsuri Raid from several sides with cavalry, and make Archers against the Yumi push Against Yumi spam: defensive 2 TC and outscale him
When does Sengoku Daimyo attack?: 2:50 — Goes Feudal with a Ryokan or Koka Township · 5:00 — Feudal: Oda Estate and Yumi spam or Yari Cavalry

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.