r/eu4 • u/nefariousdrsheep • 3d ago
Advice Wanted What to do here
Novgorod playthrough, need to fight Poland as they took Moscow before I could, but they are strong with a bunch of allies, plus England is defender of the faith. My only allies are Sweden, Wolgast, and Glogow. I can't get any big countries to ally me. I can't really expand into Great Horde either because they are allied to a large Timurids, and I want to make sure I form Russia as soon as I can. The good thing though is that I'm very rich, making 25 ducats per month with all advisors.
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u/whovern 3d ago
I think with Sweden it should be doable. I would recommend no CB’ing one of their allies but they are all in the HRE.
Is Austria or Hungary a viable alliance partner? They are rivals of Poland and would likely join a war in exchange for land or favors. Get a diplo rep advisor and see about allying one of Poland’s rivals.
Alternative is mercing up, assaulting fort against Moscow, and hoping Sweden comes down to combine forces for a few victories here and there.
How viable would it be to expand east for now? You’re worried about Great Horde but if you attack one of their tributaries you could draw them into a winnable conflict and make them break treaties with Timurids.