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Zhu Xi's Legacy vs Holy Roman Empire: how to win the matchup

Playing Zhu Xi's Legacy against Holy Roman Empire, you win 51.3% of ranked 1v1 games (4,775 games). Here is how to beat Holy Roman Empire, what they do and when.

Win rate by rank

  • bronze

    49.4%

    411

  • silver

    55.4%

    650

  • gold

    52.3%

    1,863

  • platinum

    49%

    1,062

  • diamond

    50.9%

    434

  • conqueror

    49.4%

    243

How to beat Holy Roman Empire

  1. Scout the Landmark: Meinwerk means Men-at-Arms are coming, Aachen means Fast Castle
  2. Kill or harass the Prelates
  3. Kite with Archers in Feudal, and with Crossbows and cavalry in Castle
  4. Raid the side the infantry isn't on
  5. Contest relics and kill his Monks

Units that work against Holy Roman Empire: Archers · Crossbowmen · Cavalry · Horse Archers · Mangonels

When Holy Roman Empire hits

  1. 5:00Feudal Men-at-Arms timing with Meinwerk (5:00 to 8:00)
  2. 10:00Castle Burgrave and lots of infantry (10:00+)
  3. 12:00Relic gold accumulates from minute 12

Zhu Xi's Legacy strengths to lean on

  • Zhuge Nu are cheap and shred light units
  • Villagers build very fast
  • TC and Outposts fire Handcannons from the Dark Age
  • Gold from taxes without much mining
  • Cheap Palace Guard from Feudal

Zhu Xi's Legacy weaknesses Holy Roman Empire can punish

  • Officials are fragile (75 HP) and expensive
  • Zhuge Nu struggle against ranged armor
  • Clumped units are weak against Mangonels
  • Dynasties are expensive and can leave him without an army

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

  • Zhu Xi's Legacy: Veteran Spearman + Veteran Zhuge Nu (0.91)
  • Holy Roman Empire: Man-at-Arms (0.71)

FAQ

Is Zhu Xi's Legacy good against Holy Roman Empire?
Zhu Xi's Legacy wins 51.3% of 4,775 ranked games against Holy Roman Empire (Even matchup).
How do I beat Holy Roman Empire as Zhu Xi's Legacy?
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.

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