Is Ayyubids good against Order of the Dragon?

Ayyubids wins 46.3% of 4,153 ranked games against Order of the Dragon (Order of the Dragon is favored).

How do I beat Order of the Dragon as Ayyubids?

Don't take even fights, kite and keep your distance Harass villagers with Horsemen or Archers Meinwerk means Men-at-Arms are coming, prepare Spearmen and Archers

When does Order of the Dragon attack?

5:30 — Gilded Men-at-Arms pressure in Feudal (5-6 minutes) · 7:20 — Fast Castle with Burgrave and units inspired by Prelates

Ayyubids vs Order of the Dragon: how to win the matchup

Playing Ayyubids against Order of the Dragon, you win 46.3% of ranked 1v1 games (4,153 games). Here is how to beat Order of the Dragon, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

silver
41.9%
320
gold
44%
1,590
platinum
46.6%
1,139
diamond
49.7%
671
conqueror
57.4%
290

How to beat Order of the Dragon

Don't take even fights, kite and keep your distance
Harass villagers with Horsemen or Archers
Meinwerk means Men-at-Arms are coming, prepare Spearmen and Archers
Mangonels in Castle against clumped units
Burgrave at 7:20, prepare Crossbows

Units that work against Order of the Dragon: Mangonels · Crossbowmen · Horse Archers · Nest of Bees

When Order of the Dragon hits

5:30Gilded Men-at-Arms pressure in Feudal (5-6 minutes)
7:20Fast Castle with Burgrave and units inspired by Prelates

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 Order of the Dragon 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)
Order of the Dragon: Gilded Man-at-Arms (0.91)

FAQ

Is Ayyubids good against Order of the Dragon?: Ayyubids wins 46.3% of 4,153 ranked games against Order of the Dragon (Order of the Dragon is favored).
How do I beat Order of the Dragon as Ayyubids?: Don't take even fights, kite and keep your distance Harass villagers with Horsemen or Archers Meinwerk means Men-at-Arms are coming, prepare Spearmen and Archers
When does Order of the Dragon attack?: 5:30 — Gilded Men-at-Arms pressure in Feudal (5-6 minutes) · 7:20 — Fast Castle with Burgrave and units inspired by Prelates

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.