Is Abbasid Dynasty good against Mongols?

Abbasid Dynasty wins 53% of 3,296 ranked games against Mongols (Abbasid Dynasty is favored).

How do I beat Mongols as Abbasid Dynasty?

Scout early: TC on wood, Barracks at the Ovoo and a villager walking out means a tower rush Against a tower rush: build a tower or Outpost, make Spearmen and hit the builders Keep villagers under the TC, early Spearmen, and wall the gold

When does Mongols attack?

2:00 — Dark Age harass or tower rush (2:00 to 4:00) · 5:00 — Feudal Keshik timing (5:00 to 8:00) · 10:00 — Castle push with the Kurultai

Abbasid Dynasty vs Mongols: how to win the matchup

Playing Abbasid Dynasty against Mongols, you win 53% of ranked 1v1 games (3,296 games). Here is how to beat Mongols, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
50.9%
350
silver
49.8%
329
gold
54%
1,079
platinum
53.1%
698
diamond
50.2%
425
conqueror
55.6%
365

How to beat Mongols

Scout early: TC on wood, Barracks at the Ovoo and a villager walking out means a tower rush
Against a tower rush: build a tower or Outpost, make Spearmen and hit the builders
Keep villagers under the TC, early Spearmen, and wall the gold
Break the Ovoo and double production stops
Hit him while he builds a second TC (4:50) or the Redoubt (9:00)

Units that work against Mongols: Spearmen · Crossbowmen · Archers · Fast cavalry · Knights

When Mongols hits

2:00Dark Age harass or tower rush (2:00 to 4:00)
5:00Feudal Keshik timing (5:00 to 8:00)
10:00Castle push with the Kurultai

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 Mongols 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)
Mongols: Man-at-Arms + Veteran Spearman (0.87)

FAQ

Is Abbasid Dynasty good against Mongols?: Abbasid Dynasty wins 53% of 3,296 ranked games against Mongols (Abbasid Dynasty is favored).
How do I beat Mongols as Abbasid Dynasty?: Scout early: TC on wood, Barracks at the Ovoo and a villager walking out means a tower rush Against a tower rush: build a tower or Outpost, make Spearmen and hit the builders Keep villagers under the TC, early Spearmen, and wall the gold
When does Mongols attack?: 2:00 — Dark Age harass or tower rush (2:00 to 4:00) · 5:00 — Feudal Keshik timing (5:00 to 8:00) · 10:00 — Castle push with the Kurultai

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.