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Abbasid Dynasty vs Delhi Sultanate: how to win the matchup

Playing Abbasid Dynasty against Delhi Sultanate, you win 50.4% of ranked 1v1 games (1,755 games). Here is how to beat Delhi Sultanate, what they do and when.

Win rate by rank

  • gold

    50.8%

    541

  • platinum

    51.8%

    531

  • diamond

    49.8%

    235

How to beat Delhi Sultanate

  1. Hit early before the Scholars and upgrades kick in
  2. Kill the Scholars at Sacred Sites with cavalry or Archers
  3. Against Ghazi: Spearmen and Horsemen
  4. Against Elephants: upgraded Spearmen, Men-at-Arms and Crossbows, and kite with ranged
  5. Scout: Dome or Tower of Victory, Scholar count, second Blacksmith, and a Castle click at 9-10 minutes

Units that work against Delhi Sultanate: Spearmen · Horsemen · Men-at-Arms · Crossbowmen · Springalds

When Delhi Sultanate hits

  1. 4:15Early Feudal and Ghazi Raiders from a Stable with a Scholar
  2. 9:55Castle: Elephants or Lancers and Archers, or Men-at-Arms, Crossbows and Lancers

Abbasid Dynasty strengths to lean on

  • Ages up without pulling villagers off work
  • Strong 2 TC boom, and Golden Age gives +15% gather rate
  • Camels shred cavalry and reduce nearby horse damage by 20%
  • Ghulams are heavy infantry that strike twice
  • Infantry build Rams and Siege Towers without an upgrade

Abbasid Dynasty weaknesses Delhi Sultanate can punish

  • Age-up time is a fixed 100 seconds and can't be sped up
  • No boar
  • Camels are expensive and the Camel Rider is only good against cavalry
  • The second TC and stone villagers are vulnerable in Feudal

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

  • Abbasid Dynasty: Veteran Spearman + Veteran Archer (0.85)
  • Delhi Sultanate: Man-at-Arms (0.74)

FAQ

Is Abbasid Dynasty good against Delhi Sultanate?
Abbasid Dynasty wins 50.4% of 1,755 ranked games against Delhi Sultanate (Even matchup).
How do I beat Delhi Sultanate as Abbasid Dynasty?
Hit early before the Scholars and upgrades kick in Kill the Scholars at Sacred Sites with cavalry or Archers Against Ghazi: Spearmen and Horsemen
When does Delhi Sultanate attack?
4:15 — Early Feudal and Ghazi Raiders from a Stable with a Scholar · 9:55 — Castle: Elephants or Lancers and Archers, or Men-at-Arms, Crossbows and Lancers

Data from the open game data (aoe4world/data), patch 16.2.10884, public ranked statistics, and Layla Coach's battle simulator. Layla Coach is an independent tool, not affiliated with Microsoft, Relic Entertainment or World's Edge.

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