Is Delhi Sultanate good against Golden Horde?

Delhi Sultanate wins 44.3% of 2,230 ranked games against Golden Horde (Golden Horde is favored).

How do I beat Golden Horde as Delhi Sultanate?

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

Delhi Sultanate vs Golden Horde: how to win the matchup

Playing Delhi Sultanate against Golden Horde, you win 44.3% of ranked 1v1 games (2,230 games). Here is how to beat Golden Horde, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
42.9%
161
silver
41.9%
210
gold
39.7%
782
platinum
48.2%
594
diamond
49%
249
conqueror
50%
188

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

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

FAQ

Is Delhi Sultanate good against Golden Horde?: Delhi Sultanate wins 44.3% of 2,230 ranked games against Golden Horde (Golden Horde is favored).
How do I beat Golden Horde as Delhi Sultanate?: 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.