Is Sengoku Daimyo good against Holy Roman Empire?

Sengoku Daimyo wins 45.7% of 2,030 ranked games against Holy Roman Empire (Holy Roman Empire is favored).

How do I beat Holy Roman Empire as Sengoku Daimyo?

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

Sengoku Daimyo vs Holy Roman Empire: how to win the matchup

Playing Sengoku Daimyo against Holy Roman Empire, you win 45.7% of ranked 1v1 games (2,030 games). Here is how to beat Holy Roman Empire, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
44.4%
250
silver
45.7%
302
gold
46%
778
platinum
43.1%
376
diamond
49.4%
172

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

Sengoku Daimyo strengths to lean on

Economy scales with Yatai and Matsuri
Yumi Ashigaru are cheap and fast, he makes huge numbers of archers
Mounted Samurai with the Daimyo aura are very strong
Koka Township: Shinobi scout the map and set ambushes

Sengoku Daimyo weaknesses Holy Roman Empire can punish

Very weak against a Dark Age spear rush and harass on the Yatai
Yatai got heavily nerfed; if they return to base the economy drops
Hard civ with lots of effort for less payoff
Lowest win rate on the ladder

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Sengoku Daimyo: Veteran Spearman (0.89)
Holy Roman Empire: Man-at-Arms (0.71)

FAQ

Is Sengoku Daimyo good against Holy Roman Empire?: Sengoku Daimyo wins 45.7% of 2,030 ranked games against Holy Roman Empire (Holy Roman Empire is favored).
How do I beat Holy Roman Empire as Sengoku Daimyo?: 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.