AoE2 Analysis | Thinking about the life...

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Thinking about the life...

918

6W - 10L

#6143451

Gameplay Summary

Favors Knight Rush as primary opening (63%). Transitions into cavalry-heavy compositions, especially Heavy Cavalry. Most successful with Knight Rush (60% win rate). Struggles against Unique Unit compositions. Frequently employs FC into Unique Units. Strongest in early-game, weaker in extended matches. Often picks Franks (75%).

Elo

918

Top 65%

Rank

#28,447

1v1 RM

Games

6W / 10L

Steam

16 years

Unverified

No risk factors detected

Player Analysis

16 games

Early Game

Quick Facts

Favorite Openings

Knight Rush

63%

No Rush

31%

Skirmisher Rush

Overall Behavior

Knight rush (69%) Phosphoru (19%)

Walling Style: Standard

Balances defense with map control. (50% of games)

Opening Success Rates

Knight Rush 10 games

60%

No Rush 5 games

Loses to

Monk Rush 64.1%

Camel Rush 56.5%

Beats

Cavalry Archer Rush 66.2%

Skirmisher Rush 60%

No Rush 59.3%

Early-Game Strengths

They defend best against:

Archer Rush (3 games)

67% win rate

Early-Game Weaknesses

They struggle against these:

Scout Rush (5 games)

20% win rate

No Rush (4 games)

25% win rate

Militia Rush (3 games)

33% win rate

How to Beat This Player

Early Game

If they open Knight Rush (63%), often loses to:

BEST Monk Rush 64.1% WR

Mid & Late Game

If they go Cavalry (71%), often loses to:

BEST Unique Unit (7L)

Infantry (Spear) (4L)

Heavy Cavalry (3L)

Scout Rush

5 games

80%

win rate

No Rush

4 games

75%

win rate

Militia Rush

3 games

67%

win rate

Archer Rush

3 games

67%

win rate

Quick tips: Predictable opener Plays open - pressure early

Mid & Late Game

71%

Cavalry

PRIMARY STYLE

Heavy Cavalry 71% 60% WR

Skirmishers 29% 0% WR

Unique Unit 14%

Eagles 7%

Dominates vs

Archers +3

Struggles vs

Unique Unit −7

Infantry (Spear) −4

Heavy Cavalry −3

Common Transitions

Knight Rush Heavy Cavalry 67% WR

No Rush Skirmishers 0% WR

Tendencies & Patterns

Civ. Stats

Main Civ

Franks 50%

Win Rates by Civ Type

Cavalry Civs

46%

Their Best Cavalry Civ: Franks

50% WR

Civ Playstyle Analysis

Franks

12 50% Knight Rush

Top Opening: Knight Rush

Playstyle Analysis

Feudal: 12:31 Castle: 19:08

knight rush

92%

phosphoru

25%

Aztecs

3 0% No Rush

Top Opening: No Rush

Playstyle Analysis

Feudal: 13:13 Castle: 19:08

No specific behavior patterns detected for this civ.

Cumans

1 0% No Rush

Top Opening: No Rush

Insufficient data for detailed analysis.

Map Tendencies

Map	Games	Win Rate	Likely Opening	Loses To
Shrubland	6	33%	Knight Rush 67%	Scout Rush (2)
Arabia	4	0%	No Rush 50%	Scout Rush (2)
Lowland	4	100%	Knight Rush 100%	-

Performance

Performance by Time of Day

Night

00:00 - 06:00

No games

Morning

06:00 - 12:00

100%

1 games

Afternoon

12:00 - 18:00

50%

10 games

Evening

18:00 - 00:00

5 games

Based on 16 matches • Times in UTC

Win Rate by Game Length

Avg. Win

37 min

Avg. Loss

47 min

Games

Age Stats vs Below 1000 Elo Winners (Avg)

Feudal Age

(+01:19)

12:31

/ 11:12 target

III

Castle Age

(-01:36)

19:22

/ 20:58 target

Imperial Age

(+02:16)

38:54

/ 36:38 target

Economy Profile

Dark Age Idle TC (Avg.)

00:23

Average

Reaches Imperial

63%

Balanced

Win Rates vs Opponent Civ Type

Best Matchups

Britons Archer

2-1

Worst Matchups

Britons Archer

2-1

Cavalry (50%)

Infantry (25%)

Archer (67%)

Gunpowder (0%)

Cavalry Archer (0%)

Most Faced Civs

Britons 67%

3 games 2W - 1L

Poles 0%

1 games 0W - 1L

Franks 0%

1 games 0W - 1L

Mongols 0%

1 games 0W - 1L

Turks 0%

1 games 0W - 1L

Burmese 0%

1 games 0W - 1L

Top 6 of 8 tracked opponent picks

Rating History (Last 60 days)

8 games

Current

918

Peak

918

Low

918

Record (W:L)

0 - 0

Effective APM (Last 16 games)

Overall

39.4

actions per minute

Faster than average for 918 Elo

0 Avg (24)

Dark Age

46.7

Feudal

28.4

Castle

34.6

Imperial

23.4

Peak: 100.4 eAPM

Recent Match History (16 games analyzed)

Result	Map	Civ	Opponent	Duration	Date / Actions
DEFEAT 918 (-17)	Arabia #453990066	Franks Knight Rush	HardelS Britons (917)	00:59:14	Feb 05, 2026 2 months ago
DEFEAT 935 (-16)	Arabia #453962288	Franks No Rush	ferreiroabuin Japanese (945)	00:14:32	Feb 05, 2026 2 months ago
DEFEAT 951 (-15)	Arabia #453493579	Franks Knight Rush	Darthul Khitans (994)	00:29:15	Feb 03, 2026 2 months ago
VICTORY 966 (+18)	Lowland #453487878	Franks Knight Rush	Finny Britons (991)	00:38:00	Feb 03, 2026 2 months ago
VICTORY 948 (+17)	Lowland #453483623	Franks Knight Rush	1141118257 Teutons (950)	00:26:43	Feb 03, 2026 2 months ago
VICTORY 931 (+14)	Lowland #453479933	Franks Knight Rush	Eledwin Cumans (883)	00:27:31	Feb 03, 2026 2 months ago
VICTORY 917 (+16)	Lowland #453475999	Franks Knight Rush	Faniuska Berbers (900)	00:29:30	Feb 03, 2026 2 months ago
DEFEAT 901 (-14)	Shrubland #452661326	Franks Knight Rush	Lucas_Newton Portuguese (959)	00:46:20	Jan 31, 2026 2 months ago
DEFEAT 915 (-16)	Shrubland #452632090	Franks Knight Rush	ItsameVolleyo Romans (927)	00:54:50	Jan 31, 2026 2 months ago
VICTORY 931 (+13)	Shrubland #452605551	Franks Knight Rush	Yoakin1298 Byzantines (849)	00:54:46	Jan 31, 2026 2 months ago
VICTORY 918 (+15)	Shrubland #452585969	Franks Knight Rush	Chingus_Khan Britons (879)	00:46:48	Jan 31, 2026 2 months ago
DEFEAT 903 (-15)	Shrubland #452380173	Franks Skirmisher Rush	477633076 Burmese (950)	01:20:03	Jan 30, 2026 2 months ago
DEFEAT 918 (-16)	Arena #452373120	Cumans No Rush	raghuvlk Turks (938)	00:45:35	Jan 30, 2026 2 months ago
DEFEAT 934 (-16)	Arabia #452366967	Aztecs No Rush	PAOSQLS \| trufkenpiwke Mongols (944)	00:42:45	Jan 30, 2026 2 months ago
DEFEAT 950 (-19)	Shrubland #452151730	Aztecs No Rush	IGI.The_Jenk.MonsterEnergy Franks (940)	00:48:02	Jan 29, 2026 2 months ago
DEFEAT 969 (-18)	Arena #452141982	Aztecs No Rush	Robin Noob Poles (1012)	00:50:09	Jan 29, 2026 2 months ago

DEFEAT

Thinking about the life... (935)

Civilization

Franks

Opening

Knight Rush

Walls

Standard

Age Timings

FEU

0:13:50

CAS

0:18:12

IMP

0:32:03

Knight Rush Castle Drop

Main Composition

Skirmishers Heavy Cavalry

Tips & Suggestions

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

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

You reached Imperial but never used your unique unit (Throwing Axeman). Throwing Axemen are ranged infantry. Good vs infantry and buildings.

VICTORY

HardelS (917)

Civilization

Britons

Opening

Archer Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:09:40

CAS

0:20:35

IMP

0:49:03

Archer Rush UU Spam

Main Composition

Archers Light Cavalry Infantry (Spear) Heavy Cavalry Unique Unit

Tips & Suggestions

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

Close Match

Win/Lose Prediction

53% Win 47% Loss

Actual Result

Defeat despite a slight odds advantage.

Map: Arabia

Duration: 00:59:14

Date: Feb 05, 2026

DEFEAT

Thinking about the life... (951)

Civilization

Franks

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

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.

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

VICTORY

ferreiroabuin (945)

Civilization

Japanese

Opening

Militia Rush

Walls

Standard

Age Timings

FEU

0:10:12

CAS

IMP

Militia Rush

Tips & Suggestions

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

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

Close Match

Win/Lose Prediction

51% Win 49% Loss

Actual Result

Defeat despite a slight odds advantage.

Map: Arabia

Duration: 00:14:32

Date: Feb 05, 2026

DEFEAT

Thinking about the life... (966)

Civilization

Franks

Opening

Knight Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:13:39

CAS

0:21:54

IMP

Knight Rush

Main Composition

Heavy Cavalry

Tips & Suggestions

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

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

VICTORY

Darthul (994)

Civilization

Khitans

Opening

Scout Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

0:10:12

CAS

0:21:37

IMP

Scout Rush Steppe Lancer Rush

Main Composition

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

Close Match

Win/Lose Prediction

46% Win 54% Loss

Actual Result

Defeat against a slightly favored opponent.

Map: Arabia

Duration: 00:29:15

Date: Feb 03, 2026

VICTORY

Thinking about the life... (948)

Civilization

Franks

Opening

Knight Rush

Walls

Standard

Age Timings

FEU

0:13:39

CAS

0:17:17

IMP

0:35:31

Knight Rush

Main Composition

Heavy Cavalry

Tips & Suggestions

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

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

You reached Imperial but never used your unique unit (Throwing Axeman). Throwing Axemen are ranged infantry. Good vs infantry and buildings.

DEFEAT

Finny (991)

Civilization

Britons

Opening

Archer Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

0:11:44

CAS

0:20:28

IMP

Archer Rush UU Spam

Main Composition

Archers

Tips & Suggestions

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

Defied the Odds!

Win/Lose Prediction

44% Win 56% Loss

Actual Result

Major upset against a clear favorite.

Map: Lowland

Duration: 00:38:00

Date: Feb 03, 2026

VICTORY

Thinking about the life... (931)

Civilization

Franks

Opening

Knight Rush

Walls

Standard

Age Timings

FEU

0:13:34

CAS

0:18:38

IMP

Knight Rush

Main Composition

Heavy Cavalry

Tips & Suggestions

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

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

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

DEFEAT

1141118257 (950)

Civilization

Teutons

Opening

Knight Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:11:22

CAS

0:19:11

IMP

Knight Rush

Tips & Suggestions

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.

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

Close Match

Win/Lose Prediction

47% Win 53% Loss

Actual Result

Victorious against a slightly favored opponent.

Map: Lowland

Duration: 00:26:43

Date: Feb 03, 2026

VICTORY

Thinking about the life... (917)

Civilization

Franks

Opening

Knight Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

0:14:29

CAS

0:19:15

IMP

Knight Rush

Main Composition

Heavy Cavalry

Tips & Suggestions

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

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

DEFEAT

Eledwin (883)

Civilization

Cumans

Opening

Militia Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

0:12:10

CAS

IMP

Militia Rush

Expected Victory

Win/Lose Prediction

55% Win 45% Loss

Actual Result

Victory as the statistical favorite.

Map: Lowland

Duration: 00:27:31

Date: Feb 03, 2026

VICTORY

Thinking about the life... (901)

Civilization

Franks

Opening

Knight Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

0:14:44

CAS

0:19:31

IMP

Knight Rush

Main Composition

Heavy Cavalry

Tips & Suggestions

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

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

DEFEAT

Faniuska (900)

Civilization

Berbers

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

0:11:18

CAS

IMP

Main Composition

Light Cavalry

Tips & Suggestions

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

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

Close Match

Win/Lose Prediction

50% Win 50% Loss

Actual Result

Victory in a perfectly even matchup.

Map: Lowland

Duration: 00:29:30

Date: Feb 03, 2026

DEFEAT

Thinking about the life... (915)

Civilization

Franks

Opening

Knight Rush

Walls

Standard

Age Timings

FEU

0:09:51

CAS

0:20:46

IMP

0:41:47

Knight Rush

Tips & Suggestions

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

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.

You reached Imperial but never used your unique unit (Throwing Axeman). Throwing Axemen are ranged infantry. Good vs infantry and buildings.

VICTORY

Lucas_Newton (959)

Civilization

Portuguese

Opening

Militia Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

0:10:50

CAS

0:20:30

IMP

0:37:11

Militia Rush Archer Rush

Main Composition

Archers Infantry (Spear)

Tips & Suggestions

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

Likely Outcome

Win/Lose Prediction

44% Win 56% Loss

Actual Result

Defeat against a clear favorite.

Map: Shrubland

Duration: 00:46:20

Date: Jan 31, 2026

DEFEAT

Thinking about the life... (931)

Civilization

Franks

Opening

Knight Rush

Walls

Standard

Age Timings

FEU

0:09:54

CAS

0:18:09

IMP

0:36:32

Knight Rush UU Spam

Main Composition

Heavy Cavalry Unique Unit

Tips & Suggestions

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

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

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

VICTORY

ItsameVolleyo (927)

Civilization

Romans

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Standard

Age Timings

FEU

0:10:16

CAS

0:17:46

IMP

0:34:17

UU Spam

Main Composition

Infantry (Sword) Infantry (Spear) Unique Unit

Close Match

Win/Lose Prediction

51% Win 49% Loss

Actual Result

Defeat despite a slight odds advantage.

Map: Shrubland

Duration: 00:54:50

Date: Jan 31, 2026

VICTORY

Thinking about the life... (903)

Civilization

Franks

Opening

Knight Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

0:11:01

CAS

0:17:50

IMP

0:43:00

Knight Rush UU Spam

Main Composition

Heavy Cavalry

Tips & Suggestions

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

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

DEFEAT

Chingus_Khan (879)

Civilization

Britons

Opening

Archer Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

0:10:50

CAS

0:21:52

IMP

Archer Rush Early Castle

Main Composition

Archers Infantry (Spear) Unique Unit

Tips & Suggestions

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

Close Match

Win/Lose Prediction

53% Win 47% Loss

Actual Result

Victory with a slight odds advantage.

Map: Shrubland

Duration: 00:46:48

Date: Jan 31, 2026

DEFEAT

Thinking about the life... (918)

Civilization

Franks

Opening

Skirmisher Rush

Walls

Standard

Age Timings

FEU

0:11:31

CAS

0:20:56

IMP

0:42:38

Skirmisher Rush Knight Rush UU Spam

Main Composition

Skirmishers Heavy Cavalry Unique Unit

Tips & Suggestions

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

You made 68 Skirmishers but your opponent only made 0 archers. Skirms are only cost-effective against archers - consider other units.

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

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

VICTORY

477633076 (950)

Civilization

Burmese

Opening

Scout Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

0:10:44

CAS

0:23:13

IMP

0:34:02

Scout Rush Monk Rush Castle Drop Early Castle

Main Composition

Infantry (Spear) Heavy Monk 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 didn't research Bow Saw in Castle Age. Wood income is critical for military production.

Likely Outcome

Win/Lose Prediction

45% Win 55% Loss

Actual Result

Defeat against a clear favorite.

Map: Shrubland

Duration: 01:20:03

Date: Jan 30, 2026

DEFEAT

Thinking about the life... (950)

Civilization

Aztecs

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:13:06

CAS

0:21:33

IMP

Main Composition

Skirmishers

VICTORY

PAOSQLS | trufkenpiwke (944)

Civilization

Mongols

Opening

Scout Rush

Walls

Standard

Age Timings

FEU

0:09:43

CAS

0:21:20

IMP

Scout Rush Cav Archer Rush Early Castle

Main Composition

Cav Archers Unique Unit

Close Match

Win/Lose Prediction

51% Win 49% Loss

Actual Result

Defeat despite a slight odds advantage.

Map: Arabia

Duration: 00:42:45

Date: Jan 30, 2026

DEFEAT

Thinking about the life... (969)

Civilization

Aztecs

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Standard

Age Timings

FEU

0:13:34

CAS

0:18:31

IMP

0:35:30

Main Composition

Infantry (Spear)

Tips & Suggestions

You reached Imperial but never used your unique unit (Jaguar Warrior). Jaguar Warriors destroy infantry and eagles. Great vs Goths.

VICTORY

IGI.The_Jenk.MonsterEnergy (940)

Civilization

Franks

Opening

Scout Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

0:09:46

CAS

0:19:37

IMP

0:36:07

Scout Rush Castle Drop UU Spam

Main Composition

Heavy Cavalry Unique Unit

Tips & Suggestions

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

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

Close Match

Win/Lose Prediction

54% Win 46% Loss

Actual Result

Defeat despite a slight odds advantage.

Map: Shrubland

Duration: 00:48:02

Date: Jan 29, 2026

DEFEAT

Thinking about the life... (987)

Civilization

Aztecs

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Open / Aggressive

Age Timings

FEU

0:12:59

CAS

0:17:19

IMP

0:38:04

Main Composition

Eagles

VICTORY

Robin Noob (1012)

Civilization

Poles

Opening

No Rush

Walls

Heavy Wall / Turtle

Age Timings

FEU

0:10:36

CAS

0:23:57

IMP

0:31:59

Tower Rush

Main Composition

Light Cavalry Unique Unit

Close Match

Win/Lose Prediction

46% Win 54% Loss

Actual Result

Defeat against a slightly favored opponent.

Map: Arena

Duration: 00:50:09

Date: Jan 29, 2026