Is Ayyubids good against Delhi Sultanate?

Ayyubids wins 45.9% of 1,517 ranked games against Delhi Sultanate (Delhi Sultanate is favored).

How do I beat Delhi Sultanate as Ayyubids?

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

Ayyubids vs Delhi Sultanate: how to win the matchup

Playing Ayyubids against Delhi Sultanate, you win 45.9% of ranked 1v1 games (1,517 games). Here is how to beat Delhi Sultanate, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

gold
50.1%
564
platinum
42.2%
404
diamond
39.2%
205

How to beat Delhi Sultanate

Hit early before the Scholars and upgrades kick in
Kill the Scholars at Sacred Sites with cavalry or Archers
Against Ghazi: Spearmen and Horsemen
Against Elephants: upgraded Spearmen, Men-at-Arms and Crossbows, and kite with ranged
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

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

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 Delhi Sultanate 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)
Delhi Sultanate: Man-at-Arms (0.74)

FAQ

Is Ayyubids good against Delhi Sultanate?: Ayyubids wins 45.9% of 1,517 ranked games against Delhi Sultanate (Delhi Sultanate is favored).
How do I beat Delhi Sultanate as Ayyubids?: 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.