Is Ayyubids good against Abbasid Dynasty?

Ayyubids wins 50% of 2,033 ranked games against Abbasid Dynasty (Even matchup).

How do I beat Abbasid Dynasty as Ayyubids?

Hit the 2nd TC between 4:50 and 6:00 and kill the stone villagers Don't make heavy cavalry into Camels; go infantry and Archers Crossbows vs Camels, Spears and Archers vs Camel Archers

When does Abbasid Dynasty attack?

4:00 — Early Feudal; if Military Wing, Horsemen from the Stable · 5:00 — Second TC on wood and first-tier Golden Age

Ayyubids vs Abbasid Dynasty: how to win the matchup

Playing Ayyubids against Abbasid Dynasty, you win 50% of ranked 1v1 games (2,033 games). Here is how to beat Abbasid Dynasty, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

gold
52.8%
688
platinum
45.9%
597
diamond
46.7%
354
conqueror
44.8%
180

How to beat Abbasid Dynasty

Hit the 2nd TC between 4:50 and 6:00 and kill the stone villagers
Don't make heavy cavalry into Camels; go infantry and Archers
Crossbows vs Camels, Spears and Archers vs Camel Archers
Burn the buildings around the House of Wisdom to drop their Golden Age
Scout: which Wing, stone villagers, a Stable at 4:00

Units that work against Abbasid Dynasty: Crossbowmen · Archers · Men-at-Arms · Spearmen

When Abbasid Dynasty hits

4:00Early Feudal; if Military Wing, Horsemen from the Stable
5:00Second TC on wood and first-tier Golden Age

Ayyubids strengths to lean on

Desert Raiders switch between ranged and melee, strong in Feudal
Camels reduce damage of nearby enemy cavalry by 20%
Flexible Wings: villagers, resources, free units or upgrades
Golden Age gives +10% gather rate and faster research
Strong siege: Mangonels and the Sultan's Tower

Ayyubids weaknesses Abbasid Dynasty can punish

No boar hunting, all food is berries and sheep
The army needs a lot of gold
Wing choice is final; the Economic Wing dies to a rush
Infantry is weak in Imperial

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Ayyubids: Bedouin Swordsman (0.45)
Abbasid Dynasty: Veteran Spearman + Veteran Archer (0.85)

FAQ

Is Ayyubids good against Abbasid Dynasty?: Ayyubids wins 50% of 2,033 ranked games against Abbasid Dynasty (Even matchup).
How do I beat Abbasid Dynasty as Ayyubids?: Hit the 2nd TC between 4:50 and 6:00 and kill the stone villagers Don't make heavy cavalry into Camels; go infantry and Archers Crossbows vs Camels, Spears and Archers vs Camel Archers
When does Abbasid Dynasty attack?: 4:00 — Early Feudal; if Military Wing, Horsemen from the Stable · 5:00 — Second TC on wood and first-tier Golden Age

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.