Is Byzantines good against Jin Dynasty?

Byzantines wins 45.7% of 2,191 ranked games against Jin Dynasty (Jin Dynasty is favored).

How do I beat Jin Dynasty as Byzantines?

Hit before Castle with a strong Feudal army on the villagers outside Spearmen against Iron Pagoda, Archers and Crossbows against the Mohe Don't attack towers and TCs with Meng'an Mouke without siege

When does Jin Dynasty attack?

5:00 — First Iron Pagoda is out, he will start raiding · 7:00 — Around 7 Iron Pagodas and controlling the map · 12:00 — Castle with the Dragon Pavilion and an Iron Pagoda timing

Byzantines vs Jin Dynasty: how to win the matchup

Playing Byzantines against Jin Dynasty, you win 45.7% of ranked 1v1 games (2,191 games). Here is how to beat Jin Dynasty, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

silver
39.6%
159
gold
45.1%
619
platinum
48.2%
571
diamond
49.1%
430
conqueror
41.4%
308

How to beat Jin Dynasty

Hit before Castle with a strong Feudal army on the villagers outside
Spearmen against Iron Pagoda, Archers and Crossbows against the Mohe
Don't attack towers and TCs with Meng'an Mouke without siege
Kill the Emissaries and take the Trade Posts
Don't let him reach Imperial comfortably

Units that work against Jin Dynasty: Spearmen · Archers · Crossbowmen

When Jin Dynasty hits

5:00First Iron Pagoda is out, he will start raiding
7:00Around 7 Iron Pagodas and controlling the map
12:00Castle with the Dragon Pavilion and an Iron Pagoda timing

Byzantines strengths to lean on

Cisterns speed up gathering, production and upgrades
Varied mercenaries: Longbows, Javelins, Keshik and Ghulams
Golden Horn Tower produces free mercenaries
Strong Cataphracts in Castle and cheap Varangian Men-at-Arms
Strong defense: Mangonels on Outposts, Keeps and walls

Byzantines weaknesses Jin Dynasty can punish

Stone-heavy opening that is weak against early rushes
Oil and Cataphracts were nerfed in June 2026
Lowest win rate at Conqueror
Hard to sustain mercenary production

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Byzantines: Veteran Musofadi Warrior (0.67)
Jin Dynasty: Man-at-Arms + Veteran Spearman (0.87)

FAQ

Is Byzantines good against Jin Dynasty?: Byzantines wins 45.7% of 2,191 ranked games against Jin Dynasty (Jin Dynasty is favored).
How do I beat Jin Dynasty as Byzantines?: Hit before Castle with a strong Feudal army on the villagers outside Spearmen against Iron Pagoda, Archers and Crossbows against the Mohe Don't attack towers and TCs with Meng'an Mouke without siege
When does Jin Dynasty attack?: 5:00 — First Iron Pagoda is out, he will start raiding · 7:00 — Around 7 Iron Pagodas and controlling the map · 12:00 — Castle with the Dragon Pavilion and an Iron Pagoda timing

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.