AGE OF EMPIRES IV
CIVILISATION MATCHUPS
YOUR CIV
OPPONENT
Holy Roman EmpireHoly Roman Empire
The Holy Roman Empire builds early economic scaling through its Prelate's village buffs, funneling resources into a resilient infantry formation of Landsknechte and reinforced defensive structures whose overwhelming area-of-effect damage and fortress-like durability gradually outlast and overpower opponents.
Matchup advice3 TIPS

It's tricky because you're not just against normal horsemen; Meinwerk horsemen are no joke. I think they just sort of beat Spahi, especially if you have like one or two spearmen in the mix. I think you just beat Spahi outright, at least in small numbers.

Two spears aren't quite enough. Especially by the time you get the second, you're not going to find much damage on HRE gold. He has the prelate to heal. The villagers will fight back and obviously you can't heal your spears. One, two spears is not going to do much against HRE gold, that's for sure.

It can be risky against HRE just because the Marching Drills allows them to catch you off guard quite swiftly with those archers.

Unique Units
UNITDESCRIPTION
PrelateReligious unit inspires nearby armies, buffs villages
LandsknechtLight infantry with high area-of-effect damage
Black RiderMounted gunpowder unit with heavy firepower
Landmarks
Aachen Chapel
Serves as a drop-off location for all resources. Extends Holy Inspiration buff across a 6.5 tile radius.
Meinwerk Palace
Acts as a Blacksmith. Technologies cost 50% less and research 50% faster.

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