Is English good against Abbasid Dynasty?

English wins 51.3% of 10,320 ranked games against Abbasid Dynasty (Even matchup).

How do I beat Abbasid Dynasty as English?

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

English vs Abbasid Dynasty: how to win the matchup

Playing English against Abbasid Dynasty, you win 51.3% of ranked 1v1 games (10,320 games). Here is how to beat Abbasid Dynasty, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
53.3%
1,553
silver
52.5%
1,456
gold
49.6%
3,751
platinum
50.5%
1,815
diamond
54.2%
1,029
conqueror
53.2%
460

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

English strengths to lean on

Safe economy: farms cost half and gather faster near a Mill
Strong defense: Network of Castles boosts attack speed by 20% near TCs and Outposts
Longbows have +2 range and Palings against cavalry
Men-at-Arms train 40% faster, plus Vanguard Men-at-Arms from the Dark Age
The White Tower Keep trains any unit 75% faster

English weaknesses Abbasid Dynasty can punish

Longbows fall to Men-at-Arms, Knights and Rams
Slow and immobile; cavalry and Horse Archers punish it
If he turtles, he loses to relics, trade and scaling
Siege and late game are very average

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

English: Man-at-Arms (0.72)
Abbasid Dynasty: Veteran Spearman + Veteran Archer (0.85)

FAQ

Is English good against Abbasid Dynasty?: English wins 51.3% of 10,320 ranked games against Abbasid Dynasty (Even matchup).
How do I beat Abbasid Dynasty as English?: 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

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.