Is Delhi Sultanate good against Abbasid Dynasty?

Delhi Sultanate wins 49.6% of 1,755 ranked games against Abbasid Dynasty (Even matchup).

How do I beat Abbasid Dynasty as Delhi Sultanate?

Hit the 2nd TC between 4:50 and 6:00 and kill the stone villagers Don't make heavy cavalry into Camels; go infantry and Archers Crossbows vs Camels, Spears and Archers vs Camel Archers

When does Abbasid Dynasty attack?

4:00 — Early Feudal; if Military Wing, Horsemen from the Stable · 5:00 — Second TC on wood and first-tier Golden Age

Delhi Sultanate vs Abbasid Dynasty: how to win the matchup

Playing Delhi Sultanate against Abbasid Dynasty, you win 49.6% of ranked 1v1 games (1,755 games). Here is how to beat Abbasid Dynasty, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

gold
49.2%
541
platinum
48.2%
531
diamond
50.2%
235

How to beat Abbasid Dynasty

Hit the 2nd TC between 4:50 and 6:00 and kill the stone villagers
Don't make heavy cavalry into Camels; go infantry and Archers
Crossbows vs Camels, Spears and Archers vs Camel Archers
Burn the buildings around the House of Wisdom to drop their Golden Age
Scout: which Wing, stone villagers, a Stable at 4:00

Units that work against Abbasid Dynasty: Crossbowmen · Archers · Men-at-Arms · Spearmen

When Abbasid Dynasty hits

4:00Early Feudal; if Military Wing, Horsemen from the Stable
5:00Second TC on wood and first-tier Golden Age

Delhi Sultanate strengths to lean on

All upgrades are free, so the late army is fully upgraded
Takes Sacred Sites early with Scholars for free gold
Ghazi Raiders are fast and shred Archers and ranged units
Massed Elephants (War / Tower Elephant) are very strong in Castle and Imperial
Good defense: infantry build Palisades and Compound turns walls into stone

Delhi Sultanate weaknesses Abbasid Dynasty can punish

Research is slow without Scholars; losing Scholars delays everything
No boar; food comes from berries, sheep and deer
Elephants are slow, expensive and easily kited
Weak Feudal and Castle get punished by fast civs
Imperial economy is weak

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Delhi Sultanate: Man-at-Arms (0.74)
Abbasid Dynasty: Veteran Spearman + Veteran Archer (0.85)

FAQ

Is Delhi Sultanate good against Abbasid Dynasty?: Delhi Sultanate wins 49.6% of 1,755 ranked games against Abbasid Dynasty (Even matchup).
How do I beat Abbasid Dynasty as Delhi Sultanate?: Hit the 2nd TC between 4:50 and 6:00 and kill the stone villagers Don't make heavy cavalry into Camels; go infantry and Archers Crossbows vs Camels, Spears and Archers vs Camel Archers
When does Abbasid Dynasty attack?: 4:00 — Early Feudal; if Military Wing, Horsemen from the Stable · 5:00 — Second TC on wood and first-tier Golden Age

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