AoE2 Analysis | Mad Metallurgist

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Mad Metallurgist

1099

7W - 8L

#305476

Gameplay Summary

Prefers Fast Castle builds over Feudal aggression (63% boom/FC). Plays a archer-focused style in mid/late game. Most successful with No Rush (60% win rate). Struggles against Unique Unit compositions. Plays open and aggressive with minimal walling. Frequently employs Fast Castle and forward Castle drops. Often picks Burmese (63%).

Elo

1099

Top 50%

Rank

#17,530

1v1 RM

Games

452

7W / 8L

Steam

14 years

Unverified

No risk factors detected

Player Analysis

8 games

Early Game

Quick Facts

Favorite Openings

No Rush

63%

Militia Rush

25%

Monk Rush

13%

Overall Behavior

Fast castle (63%) Castle drop (38%) Phosphoru (38%) Early castle build (38%) Militia rush (25%)

Walling Style: Turtle

Prefers heavy walls and defensive play. (38% of games)

Opening Success Rates

No Rush 5 games

60%

Loses to

Eagle Rush 68.4%

Steppe Lancer Rush 67%

Scout Rush 65.1%

Beats

Skirmisher Rush 56.9%

Early-Game Strengths

No dominant matchups found

Early-Game Weaknesses

Not enough data to identify weaknesses

How to Beat This Player

Early Game

If they open No Rush (63%), often loses to:

BEST Eagle Rush 68.4% WR

Scout Rush 65.1% WR

Mid & Late Game

If they go Archer (50%), often loses to:

BEST Unique Unit (4L)

Archers (3L)

Light Cavalry (2L)

No significant weaknesses detected

No dominant strengths detected

Quick tips: Predictable opener Plays open - pressure early Frequent FC - deny eco

Mid & Late Game

50%

Archer

PRIMARY STYLE

Infantry (Spear) 83% 40% WR

Skirmishers 67% 25% WR

Unique Unit 67% 50% WR

Infantry (Sword) 50% 0% WR

Dominates vs

No data

Struggles vs

Unique Unit −4

Archers −3

Light Cavalry −2

Common Transitions

No Rush Skirmishers 67% WR

Tendencies & Patterns

Civ. Stats

Burmese 20%

Win Rates by Civ Type

Monk Civs

20%

Their Best Monk Civ: Burmese

20% WR

Civ Playstyle Analysis

Burmese

5 20% No Rush

Top Opening: No Rush

Playstyle Analysis

Feudal: 11:13 Castle: 16:36

fast castle

80%

early castle build

60%

castle drop

40%

phosphoru

40%

monk rush

20%

fast imp

20%

militia rush

20%

Armenians

1 0% Militia Rush

Top Opening: Militia Rush

Insufficient data for detailed analysis.

Byzantines

1 100% No Rush

Top Opening: No Rush

Insufficient data for detailed analysis.

Mongols

1 100% No Rush

Top Opening: No Rush

Insufficient data for detailed analysis.

Map Tendencies

Map	Games	Win Rate	Likely Opening	Loses To
Arena	5	20%	No Rush 60%	No Rush (2)

Performance

Performance by Time of Day

Night

00:00 - 06:00

40%

10 games

Morning

06:00 - 12:00

No games

Afternoon

12:00 - 18:00

No games

Evening

18:00 - 00:00

60%

5 games

Performs best in the Evening (60% WR), struggles in the Night (40% WR).

Based on 15 matches • Times in UTC

Win Rate by Game Length

Avg. Win

40 min

Avg. Loss

54 min

Games

Age Stats vs 1000-1200 Elo Winners (Avg)

Feudal Age

(+00:51)

11:12

/ 10:21 target

III

Castle Age

(-02:50)

17:26

/ 20:16 target

Fast Castle - 63%

Imperial Age

(-02:28)

33:35

/ 36:03 target

Economy Profile

Dark Age Idle TC (Avg.)

01:32

Improve

Reaches Imperial

75%

Late-game player

Win Rates vs Opponent Civ Type

Best Matchups

—

Worst Matchups

—

Archer (25%)

Cavalry (50%)

Gunpowder (100%)

Infantry (0%)

Most Faced Civs

Poles 100%

2 games 2W - 0L

Vikings 0%

2 games 0W - 2L

Teutons 100%

1 games 1W - 0L

Italians 0%

1 games 0W - 1L

Ethiopians 0%

1 games 0W - 1L

Japanese 0%

1 games 0W - 1L

Top 6 of 8 tracked opponent picks

Rating History (Last 60 days)

-8 Elo 15 games

Current

1099

Peak

1107

Low

1054

Record (W:L)

7 - 8

Effective APM (Last 8 games)

Overall

23.3

actions per minute

Slower than average for 1099 Elo

0 Avg (39)

Dark Age

24.8

Feudal

16.6

Castle

20.8

Imperial

21.6

Peak: 55.1 eAPM

Recent Match History (8 games analyzed)

Result	Map	Civ	Opponent	Duration	Date / Actions
VICTORY 1099 (+15)	Arena #457538146	Muisca	ZeroTomcat31703 Teutons (1072)	00:48:09	Feb 20, 2026 1 month ago
DEFEAT 1084 (-16)	Golden Pit #457533030	Gurjaras	M4v3r!ck Bohemians (1101)	00:43:48	Feb 20, 2026 1 month ago
VICTORY 1100 (+15)	Four Lakes #457263432	Muisca	matthewharland Poles (1060)	00:41:43	Feb 18, 2026 1 month ago
VICTORY 1085 (+16)	Hideout #457259006	Muisca	matthewharland Poles (1076)	00:35:20	Feb 18, 2026 1 month ago
VICTORY 1069 (+15)	Arena #457073019	Muisca	michaelye023755 Cumans (1041)	00:34:30	Feb 18, 2026 1 month ago
DEFEAT 1054 (-14)	Fortified Clearing #457045926	Muisca	deux1002 Vikings (1108)	00:41:26	Feb 18, 2026 1 month ago
DEFEAT 1068 (-16)	Fortified Clearing #457042827	Muisca	deux1002 Vikings (1092)	00:25:22	Feb 18, 2026 1 month ago
VICTORY 1084 (+14)	Fortified Clearing #456809186	Mongols Castle Drop	Mointez Jurchens (1019)	00:25:36	Feb 17, 2026 1 month ago
DEFEAT 1070 (-16)	Arena #456802744	Burmese Militia Rush	escorpio_89_32 Persians (1091)	00:55:19	Feb 17, 2026 1 month ago
VICTORY 1086 (+14)	Arabia #456786753	Byzantines No Rush	alcar2415 Chinese (1025)	00:44:56	Feb 17, 2026 1 month ago
DEFEAT 1072 (-18)	Arena #456782586	Burmese Fast Castle	BATWIN Japanese (1056)	00:36:27	Feb 17, 2026 1 month ago
VICTORY 1090 (+15)	Arena #456776894	Burmese Castle Drop	Killer_Master69 Portuguese (1044)	00:50:47	Feb 16, 2026 1 month ago
DEFEAT 1075 (-17)	Arena #456533616	Burmese Fast Castle	D2CHUECOZ Ethiopians (1074)	00:52:33	Feb 16, 2026 1 month ago
DEFEAT 1092 (-15)	MegaRandom #456457174	Armenians Militia Rush	Guillote Moreno Italians (1124)	01:13:43	Feb 15, 2026 1 month ago
DEFEAT 1107 (-14)	Arena #456447573	Burmese Monk Rush	DaddyDabes Vietnamese (1157)	00:53:04	Feb 15, 2026 1 month ago

VICTORY

Mad Metallurgist (1070)

Civilization

Mongols

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:11:00

CAS

0:14:48

IMP

Fast Castle Castle Drop

Tips & Suggestions

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

DEFEAT

Mointez (1019)

Civilization

Jurchens

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:10:34

CAS

0:17:05

IMP

UU Spam

Tips & Suggestions

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

Expected Victory

Win/Lose Prediction

57% Win 43% Loss

Actual Result

Victory as the statistical favorite.

Map: Fortified Clearing

Duration: 00:25:36

Date: Feb 17, 2026

DEFEAT

Mad Metallurgist (1086)

Civilization

Burmese

Opening

Militia Rush

Walls

Standard

Age Timings

FEU

0:11:22

CAS

0:22:19

IMP

0:32:03

Militia Rush Early Castle

Main Composition

Skirmishers Infantry (Spear) Unique Unit

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.

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.

VICTORY

escorpio_89_32 (1091)

Civilization

Persians

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Standard

Age Timings

FEU

0:08:19

CAS

0:18:29

IMP

0:39:57

Tower Rush Castle Drop Early Castle

Main Composition

Archers Light Cavalry Heavy Cavalry

Close Match

Win/Lose Prediction

49% Win 51% Loss

Actual Result

Defeat against a slightly favored opponent.

Map: Arena

Duration: 00:55:19

Date: Feb 17, 2026

VICTORY

Mad Metallurgist (1072)

Civilization

Byzantines

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:09:54

CAS

0:21:24

IMP

0:39:47

Main Composition

Skirmishers Infantry (Spear) Unique Unit

DEFEAT

alcar2415 (1025)

Civilization

Chinese

Opening

Scout Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:09:36

CAS

0:21:41

IMP

Scout Rush

Main Composition

Archers Unique Unit

Tips & Suggestions

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

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

Expected Victory

Win/Lose Prediction

57% Win 43% Loss

Actual Result

Victory as the statistical favorite.

Map: Arabia

Duration: 00:44:56

Date: Feb 17, 2026

DEFEAT

Mad Metallurgist (1090)

Civilization

Burmese

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

0:11:11

CAS

0:15:17

IMP

Fast Castle UU Spam

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 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

BATWIN (1056)

Civilization

Japanese

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

0:10:32

CAS

0:17:33

IMP

Early Castle UU Spam

Main Composition

Unique Unit

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

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

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

Upset Defeat

Win/Lose Prediction

55% Win 45% Loss

Actual Result

Defeat despite being the clear favorite.

Map: Arena

Duration: 00:36:27

Date: Feb 17, 2026

VICTORY

Mad Metallurgist (1075)

Civilization

Burmese

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

0:11:09

CAS

0:15:04

IMP

0:32:48

Fast Castle Castle Drop Early Castle UU Spam

Main Composition

Infantry (Spear) Heavy Monk Battle Elephants Unique Unit

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 Bow Saw in Castle Age. Wood income is critical for military production.

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

DEFEAT

Killer_Master69 (1044)

Civilization

Portuguese

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Standard

Age Timings

FEU

0:10:27

CAS

0:16:53

IMP

0:31:44

Fast Castle Early Castle

Tips & Suggestions

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

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

Burmese 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: Arena

Duration: 00:50:47

Date: Feb 16, 2026

DEFEAT

Mad Metallurgist (1092)

Civilization

Burmese

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

0:11:18

CAS

0:15:07

IMP

0:28:34

Fast Castle Fast Imp Early Castle

Main Composition

Infantry (Sword) Skirmishers

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 Bow Saw in Castle Age. Wood income is critical for military production.

VICTORY

D2CHUECOZ (1074)

Civilization

Ethiopians

Opening

Monk Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

0:09:23

CAS

0:12:59

IMP

0:34:28

Monk Rush Fast Castle Castle Drop Early Castle UU Spam

Main Composition

Archers Heavy Monk Unique Unit

Tips & Suggestions

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

Close Match

Win/Lose Prediction

53% Win 47% Loss

Actual Result

Defeat despite a slight odds advantage.

Map: Arena

Duration: 00:52:33

Date: Feb 16, 2026

DEFEAT

Mad Metallurgist (1107)

Civilization

Armenians

Opening

Militia Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:12:34

CAS

0:20:16

IMP

0:35:57

Militia Rush Skirmisher Rush UU Spam

Main Composition

Infantry (Sword) Skirmishers Infantry (Spear) Unique Unit

VICTORY

Guillote Moreno (1124)

Civilization

Italians

Opening

Scout Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:13:14

CAS

0:20:30

IMP

0:34:57

Scout Rush Archer Rush Castle Drop Early Castle UU Spam

Main Composition

Archers Light Cavalry Heavy Cavalry Unique Unit

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

48% Win 52% Loss

Actual Result

Defeat against a slightly favored opponent.

Map: MegaRandom

Duration: 01:13:43

Date: Feb 15, 2026

DEFEAT

Mad Metallurgist (1121)

Civilization

Burmese

Opening

Monk Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

0:11:07

CAS

0:15:13

IMP

0:32:23

Monk Rush Fast Castle Castle Drop

Main Composition

Infantry (Sword) Infantry (Spear) Heavy Monk

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 Bow Saw in Castle Age. Wood income is critical for military production.

You reached Imperial but never used your unique unit (Arambai). Arambai are inaccurate but deal high damage. Best vs buildings and clumped units.

VICTORY

DaddyDabes (1157)

Civilization

Vietnamese

Opening

Fire Lancer Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

0:09:42

CAS

0:15:52

IMP

0:29:53

Fire Lancer Rush Fast Castle Fast Imp UU Spam

Main Composition

Battle Elephants Unique Unit

Tips & Suggestions

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

Likely Outcome

Win/Lose Prediction

45% Win 55% Loss

Actual Result

Defeat against a clear favorite.

Map: Arena

Duration: 00:53:04

Date: Feb 15, 2026