AoE2 Analysis | Zornthal

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Zornthal

993

9W - 7L

Gameplay Summary

Versatile opener, mixing Militia Rush (31%) and Scout Rush (31%). Transitions into cavalry-heavy compositions, especially Heavy Cavalry. Struggles against Infantry (Sword) compositions. Prefers a defensive, fully-walled playstyle. Frequently employs FC into Unique Units. Plays variable civs.

Versatile opener, mixing Militia Rush (31%) and Scout Rush (31%). Transitions into cavalry-heavy compositions, especially Heavy Cavalry. Struggles against Infantry (Sword) compositions. Prefers a defensive, fully-walled playstyle. Frequently employs FC into Unique Units. Plays variable civs.

Elo

993

Top 65%

Rank

#24,251

1v1 RM

Games

18

9W / 7L

Steam

14 years

Unverified

No risk factors detected

Player Analysis

13 games

Early Game

Quick Facts

Favorite Openings

Militia Rush

31%

Scout Rush

31%

No Rush

23%

Archer Rush

15%

Overall Behavior

Militia rush (31%) Scout rush (31%) Cav archer rush (31%) Knight rush (23%) Phosphoru (23%)

Walling Style: Turtle

Prefers heavy walls and defensive play. (77% of games)

Opening Success Rates

Militia Rush 4 games

75%

Scout Rush 4 games

25%

No Rush 3 games

67%

Loses to

Steppe Lancer Rush 73.5%

Cavalry Archer Rush 55.2%

Beats

Skirmisher Rush 66.1%

No Rush 63%

Archer Rush 56.2%

Early-Game Strengths

They defend best against:

No Rush (7 games)

57% win rate

Early-Game Weaknesses

Not enough data to identify weaknesses

How to Beat This Player

Early Game

If they open Militia Rush (31%), often loses to:

No counter data available

Mid & Late Game

If they go Cavalry (64%), often loses to:

BEST Infantry (Sword) (3L)

Infantry (Spear) (2L)

Heavy Cavalry (2L)

No significant weaknesses detected

No Rush

7 games

57%

win rate

Quick tips: Heavy waller - bring siege

Mid & Late Game

64%

Cavalry

PRIMARY STYLE

Heavy Cavalry 45% 40% WR

Skirmishers 36% 50% WR

Infantry (Spear) 36% 50% WR

Unique Unit 36% 50% WR

Dominates vs

Infantry (Spear) +3

Light Cavalry +2

Archers +2

Struggles vs

Infantry (Sword) −3

Infantry (Spear) −2

Heavy Cavalry −2

Common Transitions

Militia Rush Infantry (Sword) 75% WR

Scout Rush Camels 25% WR

Tendencies & Patterns

Civ. Stats

Variable

Civ Playstyle Analysis

Malians

3 100% Militia Rush

Top Opening: Militia Rush

Playstyle Analysis

Feudal: 9:35 Castle: 22:08

militia rush

67%

knight rush

33%

Huns

2 0% Scout Rush

Top Opening: Scout Rush

Insufficient data for detailed analysis.

Turks

1 0% Militia Rush

Top Opening: Militia Rush

Insufficient data for detailed analysis.

Gurjaras

1 100% Scout Rush

Top Opening: Scout Rush

Insufficient data for detailed analysis.

Koreans

1 100% No Rush

Top Opening: No Rush

Insufficient data for detailed analysis.

Hindustanis

1 0% Scout Rush

Top Opening: Scout Rush

Insufficient data for detailed analysis.

Vikings

1 100% Militia Rush

Top Opening: Militia Rush

Insufficient data for detailed analysis.

Bohemians

1 0% No Rush

Top Opening: No Rush

Insufficient data for detailed analysis.

Map Tendencies

Map	Games	Win Rate	Likely Opening	Loses To
Arabia	6	67%	Scout Rush 33%	Militia Rush (2)
Canals	4	50%	No Rush 50%	No Rush (2)

Performance

Performance by Time of Day

Night

00:00 - 06:00

No games

-

Morning

06:00 - 12:00

No games

-

Afternoon

12:00 - 18:00

53.3%

15 games

Evening

18:00 - 00:00

100%

1 games

Consistent performance across all time periods.

Based on 16 matches • Times in UTC

Win Rate by Game Length

Avg. Win

43 min

Avg. Loss

46 min

Games

13

Age Stats vs Below 1000 Elo Winners (Avg)

II

Feudal Age

(-00:27)

10:45

/ 11:12 target

Fast Feudal - 38%

III

Castle Age

(+00:37)

21:35

/ 20:58 target

IV

Imperial Age

(+05:18)

41:56

/ 36:38 target

Economy Profile

Dark Age Idle TC (Avg.)

00:27

Average

Reaches Imperial

38%

Early aggression

Win Rates vs Opponent Civ Type

Best Matchups

Malay Infantry

1-1

Japanese Infantry

0-2

Worst Matchups

Japanese Infantry

0-2

Malay Infantry

1-1

Infantry (43%)

Cavalry Archer (100%)

Cavalry (100%)

Camel (0%)

Gunpowder (0%)

Most Faced Civs

1

Malay 50%

2 games 1W - 1L

2

Dravidians 100%

2 games 2W - 0L

3

Japanese 0%

2 games 0W - 2L

Hindustanis 0%

1 games 0W - 1L

Tupi 0%

1 games 0W - 1L

Slavs 100%

1 games 1W - 0L

Top 6 of 9 tracked opponent picks

Rating History (Last 60 days)

+86 Elo 15 games

Current

993

Peak

1059

Low

907

Record (W:L)

9 - 6

Effective APM (Last 13 games)

Overall

22.5

actions per minute

Average speed for 993 Elo

0 Avg (24)

Dark Age

26.7

Feudal

16.9

Castle

17.8

Imperial

8.0

Peak: 53.1 eAPM

Recent Match History (13 games analyzed)

Result	Map	Civ	Opponent	Duration	Date / Actions
DEFEAT 993 (-21)	Four Lakes #459195102	Spanish	Dan Dan Tupi (1017)	00:54:02	Feb 26, 2026 1 month ago
VICTORY 1014 (+22)	Arabia #456688838	Spanish Archer Rush	victor.shultz Incas (986)	01:10:52	Feb 16, 2026 1 month ago
DEFEAT 992 (-21)	Arabia #456681544	Huns Scout Rush	The Best Goalkeeper Japanese (1057)	00:48:55	Feb 16, 2026 1 month ago
VICTORY 1013 (+24)	Arabia #456491594	Malians Militia Rush	Rageflare Mongols (963)	00:49:28	Feb 15, 2026 1 month ago
DEFEAT 989 (-27)	Canals #455859791	Ethiopians Archer Rush	hongtinneli Malay (1025)	00:48:43	Feb 13, 2026 1 month ago
DEFEAT 1016 (-33)	Arabia #455855733	Bohemians No Rush	tombi93 Japanese (998)	00:33:00	Feb 13, 2026 1 month ago
VICTORY 1049 (+28)	MegaRandom #455641560	Vikings Militia Rush	AvianHorse4532 Lithuanians (995)	01:03:26	Feb 12, 2026 1 month ago
VICTORY 1021 (+33)	Canals #455638785	Malians No Rush	TmZ_Aragorn Jurchens (1000)	00:09:17	Feb 12, 2026 1 month ago
DEFEAT 988 (-33)	Steppe #455633404	Huns Scout Rush	LawfulCash28648 Khitans (1023)	00:46:20	Feb 12, 2026 1 month ago
DEFEAT 1021 (-38)	Canals #455626228	Hindustanis Scout Rush	Grossiegros Portuguese (1036)	01:01:39	Feb 12, 2026 1 month ago
VICTORY 1059 (+36)	Canals #455429589	Koreans No Rush	Kill_zone Slavs (1018)	00:35:53	Feb 11, 2026 1 month ago
VICTORY 1023 (+35)	Steppe2 #455429412	Huns	R@pid_killer420 Dravidians (959)	00:00:18	Feb 11, 2026 1 month ago
VICTORY 988 (+44)	MegaRandom #455429251	Huns	R@pid_killer420 Dravidians (976)	00:00:26	Feb 11, 2026 1 month ago
VICTORY 944 (+37)	Arabia #455424904	Malians Militia Rush	jabba_the_hun Malay (869)	00:33:41	Feb 11, 2026 1 month ago
VICTORY 907 (+43)	Arabia #455419837	Gurjaras Scout Rush	我只玩3A Tatars (865)	00:40:45	Feb 11, 2026 1 month ago
DEFEAT 864 (-47)	Valley #449846405	Turks Militia Rush	Alper Hindustanis (898)	00:40:05	Jan 20, 2026 2 months ago

VICTORY

Zornthal (992)

Civilization

Spanish

Opening

Archer Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:09:39

CAS

0:24:05

IMP

0:47:16

Archer Rush Skirmisher Rush Knight Rush Castle Drop Early Castle

Main Composition

Skirmishers Heavy Cavalry Unique Unit

DEFEAT

victor.shultz (986)

Civilization

Incas

Opening

Militia Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:11:28

CAS

0:21:53

IMP

0:43:05

Militia Rush Archer Rush Eagle Rush

Main Composition

Archers Eagles Infantry (Spear)

Tips & Suggestions

You reached Imperial Age without Hand Cart. This significantly slows your economy.

You didn't research Bow Saw in Castle Age. Wood income is critical for military production.

Close Match

Win/Lose Prediction

51% Win 49% Loss

Actual Result

Victory with a slight odds advantage.

Map: Arabia

Duration: 01:10:52

Date: Feb 16, 2026

DEFEAT

Zornthal (1013)

Civilization

Huns

Opening

Scout Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:09:16

CAS

0:21:29

IMP

-

Scout Rush Knight Rush Cav Archer Rush

Main Composition

Skirmishers Heavy Cavalry

Tips & Suggestions

Your 11 Cavalry Archers don't have Bodkin Arrow. Without it, CA deal minimal damage and are basically useless against armored units. Prioritize this upgrade.

You reached Castle Age without Wheelbarrow. Get it before clicking up or around 22-25 villagers.

Your Cavalry Archers need Thumb Ring. Without it, they miss too many shots while moving.

You didn't research Bow Saw in Castle Age. Wood income is critical for military production.

Japanese has strong infantry. Archers are very effective against infantry-focused civs.

VICTORY

The Best Goalkeeper (1057)

Civilization

Japanese

Opening

Militia Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:10:06

CAS

0:22:01

IMP

0:46:42

Militia Rush

Main Composition

Archers Infantry (Spear) Heavy Cavalry

Tips & Suggestions

You reached Imperial but never used your unique unit (Samurai). Samurai can be very effective.

Likely Outcome

Win/Lose Prediction

44% Win 56% Loss

Actual Result

Defeat against a clear favorite.

Map: Arabia

Duration: 00:48:55

Date: Feb 16, 2026

VICTORY

Zornthal (989)

Civilization

Malians

Opening

Militia Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:09:29

CAS

0:22:42

IMP

0:40:11

Militia Rush

Main Composition

Infantry (Sword) Skirmishers Infantry (Spear)

Tips & Suggestions

You made 68 Skirmishers but your opponent only made 3 archers. Skirms are only cost-effective against archers - consider other units.

DEFEAT

Rageflare (963)

Civilization

Mongols

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Standard

Age Timings

FEU

0:09:52

CAS

0:19:59

IMP

0:36:28

UU Spam

Main Composition

Light Cavalry Steppe Lancers Unique Unit

Tips & Suggestions

You reached Castle Age without Wheelbarrow. Get it before clicking up or around 22-25 villagers.

You reached Imperial Age without Hand Cart. This significantly slows your economy.

Malians has strong infantry. Archers are very effective against infantry-focused civs.

Close Match

Win/Lose Prediction

54% Win 46% Loss

Actual Result

Victory with a slight odds advantage.

Map: Arabia

Duration: 00:49:28

Date: Feb 15, 2026

DEFEAT

Zornthal (1016)

Civilization

Ethiopians

Opening

Archer Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:13:01

CAS

0:19:39

IMP

0:39:51

Archer Rush Cav Archer Rush UU Spam

Main Composition

Archers Light Cavalry Heavy Cavalry Unique Unit

Tips & Suggestions

You made cavalry without Bloodlines. This is essential - cavalry die too fast without the +20 HP.

VICTORY

hongtinneli (1025)

Civilization

Malay

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:12:02

CAS

0:19:36

IMP

0:35:15

Castle Drop

Main Composition

Infantry (Sword) Skirmishers

Tips & Suggestions

You reached Imperial but never used your unique unit (Karambit Warrior). Karambit Warriors only take half population. Swarm your opponent.

Close Match

Win/Lose Prediction

49% Win 51% Loss

Actual Result

Defeat against a slightly favored opponent.

Map: Canals

Duration: 00:48:43

Date: Feb 13, 2026

DEFEAT

Zornthal (1049)

Civilization

Bohemians

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:10:52

CAS

0:20:14

IMP

-

Tips & Suggestions

You reached Castle Age without Wheelbarrow. Get it before clicking up or around 22-25 villagers.

Your Archers don't have Fletching. Get this as soon as you start massing archers.

You didn't research Horse Collar. Your farms produce less food without it.

You didn't research Bow Saw in Castle Age. Wood income is critical for military production.

VICTORY

tombi93 (998)

Civilization

Japanese

Opening

Militia Rush

Walls

Standard

Age Timings

FEU

0:10:22

CAS

0:22:54

IMP

-

Militia Rush

Main Composition

Infantry (Sword)

Tips & Suggestions

You reached Castle Age without Wheelbarrow. Get it before clicking up or around 22-25 villagers.

Upset Defeat

Win/Lose Prediction

57% Win 43% Loss

Actual Result

Defeat despite being the clear favorite.

Map: Arabia

Duration: 00:33:00

Date: Feb 13, 2026

VICTORY

Zornthal (1021)

Civilization

Vikings

Opening

Militia Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:11:44

CAS

0:18:40

IMP

0:40:53

Militia Rush UU Spam

Main Composition

Infantry (Sword) Infantry (Spear) Unique Unit

Tips & Suggestions

You reached Castle Age without Wheelbarrow. Get it before clicking up or around 22-25 villagers.

You reached Imperial Age without Hand Cart. This significantly slows your economy.

DEFEAT

AvianHorse4532 (995)

Civilization

Lithuanians

Opening

Militia Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:12:37

CAS

0:23:05

IMP

0:35:35

Militia Rush Knight Rush Castle Drop

Main Composition

Infantry (Sword) Heavy Cavalry

Tips & Suggestions

You made melee units without Forging (+1 attack). Blacksmith upgrades matter.

You reached Imperial but never used your unique unit (Leitis). Leitis ignore armor. They destroy Teutonic Knights and Boyars.

Vikings has strong infantry. Archers are very effective against infantry-focused civs.

Close Match

Win/Lose Prediction

54% Win 46% Loss

Actual Result

Victory with a slight odds advantage.

Map: MegaRandom

Duration: 01:03:26

Date: Feb 12, 2026

VICTORY

Zornthal (988)

Civilization

Malians

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Standard

Age Timings

FEU

-

CAS

-

IMP

-

Tips & Suggestions

You didn't research Double-Bit Axe. This is one of the most important early eco upgrades - get it in early Feudal Age.

You didn't research Horse Collar. Your farms produce less food without it.

DEFEAT

TmZ_Aragorn (1000)

Civilization

Jurchens

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Standard

Age Timings

FEU

-

CAS

-

IMP

-

Tips & Suggestions

You didn't research Double-Bit Axe. This is one of the most important early eco upgrades - get it in early Feudal Age.

You didn't research Horse Collar. Your farms produce less food without it.

Malians has strong infantry. Archers are very effective against infantry-focused civs.

Close Match

Win/Lose Prediction

48% Win 52% Loss

Actual Result

Victorious against a slightly favored opponent.

Map: Canals

Duration: 00:09:17

Date: Feb 12, 2026

DEFEAT

Zornthal (1059)

Civilization

Hindustanis

Opening

Scout Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:11:26

CAS

0:20:53

IMP

0:41:29

Scout Rush Skirmisher Rush Cav Archer Rush Camel Rush UU Spam

Main Composition

Skirmishers Light Cavalry Infantry (Spear) Cav Archers Camels Unique Unit

Tips & Suggestions

You made 140 Skirmishers but your opponent only made 0 archers. Skirms are only cost-effective against archers - consider other units.

VICTORY

Grossiegros (1036)

Civilization

Portuguese

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

0:11:06

CAS

0:22:01

IMP

0:40:37

Main Composition

Infantry (Sword) Infantry (Spear) Heavy Cavalry

Tips & Suggestions

You reached Imperial but never used your unique unit (Organ Gun). Organ Guns shred infantry with multiple shots.

Close Match

Win/Lose Prediction

53% Win 47% Loss

Actual Result

Defeat despite a slight odds advantage.

Map: Canals

Duration: 01:01:39

Date: Feb 12, 2026

VICTORY

Zornthal (1023)

Civilization

Koreans

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:12:59

CAS

0:23:48

IMP

-

Main Composition

Fire Lancers

Tips & Suggestions

You reached Castle Age without Wheelbarrow. Get it before clicking up or around 22-25 villagers.

You didn't research Horse Collar. Your farms produce less food without it.

You made melee units without Forging (+1 attack). Blacksmith upgrades matter.

Slavs has strong infantry. Archers are very effective against infantry-focused civs.

DEFEAT

Kill_zone (1018)

Civilization

Slavs

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

0:09:08

CAS

0:25:53

IMP

-

Tower Rush Castle Drop Early Castle

Main Composition

Skirmishers

Tips & Suggestions

You reached Castle Age without Wheelbarrow. Get it before clicking up or around 22-25 villagers.

You made 23 Skirmishers but your opponent only made 0 archers. Skirms are only cost-effective against archers - consider other units.

You didn't research Bow Saw in Castle Age. Wood income is critical for military production.

Close Match

Win/Lose Prediction

51% Win 49% Loss

Actual Result

Victory with a slight odds advantage.

Map: Canals

Duration: 00:35:53

Date: Feb 11, 2026

VICTORY

Zornthal (907)

Civilization

Malians

Opening

Militia Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:09:41

CAS

0:21:35

IMP

-

Militia Rush Knight Rush

Main Composition

Heavy Cavalry

Tips & Suggestions

Malay has strong infantry. Archers are very effective against infantry-focused civs.

DEFEAT

jabba_the_hun (869)

Civilization

Malay

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:09:20

CAS

0:20:48

IMP

-

Main Composition

Archers Infantry (Spear)

Tips & Suggestions

Your Crossbows don't have Bodkin Arrow. Get blacksmith upgrades to keep your archers effective.

You didn't research Horse Collar. Your farms produce less food without it.

You didn't research Bow Saw in Castle Age. Wood income is critical for military production.

Expected Victory

Win/Lose Prediction

55% Win 45% Loss

Actual Result

Victory as the statistical favorite.

Map: Arabia

Duration: 00:33:41

Date: Feb 11, 2026

VICTORY

Zornthal (864)

Civilization

Gurjaras

Opening

Scout Rush

Walls

Standard

Age Timings

FEU

0:09:49

CAS

0:22:01

IMP

-

Scout Rush

Main Composition

Archers Camels

Tips & Suggestions

You didn't research Bow Saw in Castle Age. Wood income is critical for military production.

DEFEAT

我只玩3A (865)

Civilization

Tatars

Opening

Scout Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

0:11:57

CAS

0:24:54

IMP

-

Scout Rush

Main Composition

Light Cavalry Infantry (Spear) Cav Archers

Tips & Suggestions

Your Cavalry Archers need Thumb Ring. Without it, they miss too many shots while moving.

Close Match

Win/Lose Prediction

50% Win 50% Loss

Actual Result

Victory in a perfectly even matchup.

Map: Arabia

Duration: 00:40:45

Date: Feb 11, 2026

DEFEAT

Zornthal (911)

Civilization

Turks

Opening

Militia Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

-

CAS

-

IMP

-

Militia Rush

Main Composition

Infantry (Sword)

VICTORY

Alper (898)

Civilization

Hindustanis

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

-

CAS

-

IMP

-

Castle Drop

Main Composition

Unique Unit

Close Match

Win/Lose Prediction

52% Win 48% Loss

Actual Result

Defeat despite a slight odds advantage.

Map: Valley

Duration: 00:40:05

Date: Jan 20, 2026