Is Chinese good against Delhi Sultanate?

Chinese wins 50.1% of 2,625 ranked games against Delhi Sultanate (Even matchup).

How do I beat Delhi Sultanate as Chinese?

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

Chinese vs Delhi Sultanate: how to win the matchup

Playing Chinese against Delhi Sultanate, you win 50.1% of ranked 1v1 games (2,625 games). Here is how to beat Delhi Sultanate, what they do and when.

Even matchupChinese guide Delhi Sultanate guide Delhi Sultanate vs Chinese

Win rate by rank

bronze
51.7%
360
silver
46.6%
326
gold
47.1%
906
platinum
51.4%
551
diamond
61.2%
261
conqueror
50.5%
166

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

Chinese strengths to lean on

Villagers build twice as fast
Officials collect taxes and speed up production by +150%
Song Dynasty: villagers produced 33% faster and Zhuge Nu
Gunpowder and strong siege in Castle and Imperial
TC and towers fire Handcannon shots for free

Chinese weaknesses Delhi Sultanate can punish

Weakest civ in the stats right now
Hard economy that needs APM; misplayed Officials are wasted
Average Feudal army that falls to armored units
Economy is fragile while investing in Officials and Landmarks

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Chinese: Veteran Spearman + Veteran Zhuge Nu (0.91)
Delhi Sultanate: Man-at-Arms (0.74)

FAQ

Is Chinese good against Delhi Sultanate?: Chinese wins 50.1% of 2,625 ranked games against Delhi Sultanate (Even matchup).
How do I beat Delhi Sultanate as Chinese?: 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.