Is Abbasid Dynasty good against Zhu Xi's Legacy?

Abbasid Dynasty wins 40.3% of 2,823 ranked games against Zhu Xi's Legacy (Zhu Xi's Legacy is favored).

How do I beat Zhu Xi's Legacy as Abbasid Dynasty?

Kill the Officials, they are the top target Cavalry and Men-at-Arms with ranged armor against Zhuge Nu Mangonels on Zhuge Nu clumps

When does Zhu Xi's Legacy attack?

5:30 — First Zhuge Nu wave with supervision (5:30-6:00)

Abbasid Dynasty vs Zhu Xi's Legacy: how to win the matchup

Playing Abbasid Dynasty against Zhu Xi's Legacy, you win 40.3% of ranked 1v1 games (2,823 games). Here is how to beat Zhu Xi's Legacy, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

silver
43%
186
gold
41.2%
916
platinum
40.6%
820
diamond
40.7%
463
conqueror
37.9%
270

How to beat Zhu Xi's Legacy

Kill the Officials, they are the top target
Cavalry and Men-at-Arms with ranged armor against Zhuge Nu
Mangonels on Zhuge Nu clumps
Don't attack near the TC and Outposts early
Jiangnan means Zhuge Nu are coming at 5:40

Units that work against Zhu Xi's Legacy: Cavalry · Men-at-Arms · Hobelars · Mangonels

When Zhu Xi's Legacy hits

5:30First Zhuge Nu wave with supervision (5:30-6:00)

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 Zhu Xi's Legacy 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)
Zhu Xi's Legacy: Veteran Spearman + Veteran Zhuge Nu (0.91)

FAQ

Is Abbasid Dynasty good against Zhu Xi's Legacy?: Abbasid Dynasty wins 40.3% of 2,823 ranked games against Zhu Xi's Legacy (Zhu Xi's Legacy is favored).
How do I beat Zhu Xi's Legacy as Abbasid Dynasty?: Kill the Officials, they are the top target Cavalry and Men-at-Arms with ranged armor against Zhuge Nu Mangonels on Zhuge Nu clumps
When does Zhu Xi's Legacy attack?: 5:30 — First Zhuge Nu wave with supervision (5:30-6:00)

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.