Is Ayyubids good against Golden Horde?

Ayyubids wins 48.4% of 2,492 ranked games against Golden Horde (Even matchup).

How do I beat Golden Horde as Ayyubids?

Spear rush in the Dark Age on the Ovoo and gold before he has an army Pressure in Feudal on the Ovoo and the wood line, and deny the second Ovoo Go Castle while he's busy pressuring; Crossbows and Spearmen against Feudal cavalry

When does Golden Horde attack?

4:36 — Reaches Feudal with Khan and Torguuds, then Keshik and starts raiding · 13:20 — Reaches Castle with Muscovy Yasak: +2 ranged armor, Men-at-Arms and a big attack · 15:00 — From minute 15 to 18 the triple batch doubles his army

Ayyubids vs Golden Horde: how to win the matchup

Playing Ayyubids against Golden Horde, you win 48.4% of ranked 1v1 games (2,492 games). Here is how to beat Golden Horde, what they do and when.

Even matchupAyyubids guide Golden Horde guide Golden Horde vs Ayyubids

Win rate by rank

silver
50%
164
gold
45.3%
938
platinum
50%
642
diamond
47.9%
399
conqueror
53.4%
247

How to beat Golden Horde

Spear rush in the Dark Age on the Ovoo and gold before he has an army
Pressure in Feudal on the Ovoo and the wood line, and deny the second Ovoo
Go Castle while he's busy pressuring; Crossbows and Spearmen against Feudal cavalry
If he went 2 TC, have army and defense ready before the minute-12 timing
Focus the Khan and kill him, he's worth more than 100 stone

Units that work against Golden Horde: Spearmen · Crossbowmen · Men-at-Arms

When Golden Horde hits

4:36Reaches Feudal with Khan and Torguuds, then Keshik and starts raiding
13:20Reaches Castle with Muscovy Yasak: +2 ranged armor, Men-at-Arms and a big attack
15:00From minute 15 to 18 the triple batch doubles his army

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 Golden Horde 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)
Golden Horde: Man-at-Arms + Veteran Spearman (0.87)

FAQ

Is Ayyubids good against Golden Horde?: Ayyubids wins 48.4% of 2,492 ranked games against Golden Horde (Even matchup).
How do I beat Golden Horde as Ayyubids?: Spear rush in the Dark Age on the Ovoo and gold before he has an army Pressure in Feudal on the Ovoo and the wood line, and deny the second Ovoo Go Castle while he's busy pressuring; Crossbows and Spearmen against Feudal cavalry
When does Golden Horde attack?: 4:36 — Reaches Feudal with Khan and Torguuds, then Keshik and starts raiding · 13:20 — Reaches Castle with Muscovy Yasak: +2 ranged armor, Men-at-Arms and a big attack · 15:00 — From minute 15 to 18 the triple batch doubles his army

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.