Commonwealth vs Muscovy

[Arciel]

Semi-new player, just formed the Commonwealth, Muscovy + Livonia declares war on me despite having Improved my relations with them. Obviously the biggest threat is Muscovy who immediately sends several 10-15 strength units into my land. I have 4 21 strength units. No matter what I do, they manage to outmaneuver me, and then win on morale, even though I have combta bonuses and have a higher military tech level. I can't figure out how to win! Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[LarryLeica]

Keep your stacks out of the way initially, let them start to siege, and once they split pick them off. Just make sure you keep your stacks in neighbouring provinces and only attack with a local 2:1 superiority. Eventually they'll start to have issues with war exhaustion. You'll rack up a decent warscore just with battles, if they get to medium enthusiasm they'll usually take a white peace around 20-25% warscore.

 

[FearTheAmish]

also NEVER and i mean NEVER siege Russian cores with your normal troops. Use mercs and keep your normal troop stacks near by. Use the mercs to bait in Muscovite stacks so you get the defensive bonuses then move in your normal stacks.