Is French good against Golden Horde?

French wins 48.4% of 12,990 ranked games against Golden Horde (Even matchup).

How do I beat Golden Horde as French?

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

French vs Golden Horde: how to win the matchup

Playing French against Golden Horde, you win 48.4% of ranked 1v1 games (12,990 games). Here is how to beat Golden Horde, what they do and when.

Even matchupFrench guide Golden Horde guide Golden Horde vs French

Win rate by rank

bronze
46.8%
898
silver
44.4%
1,664
gold
46.5%
5,397
platinum
49.8%
2,950
diamond
54.1%
1,175
conqueror
57.9%
708

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

French strengths to lean on

Royal Knights from Feudal slaughter villagers and Archers
TC works faster each Age, and economic techs are 35% cheaper
Keeps are cheaper and make nearby Stable and Range units 20% cheaper
Arbalétriers in Castle have strong armor against ranged
Strongest civ in team games right now

French weaknesses Golden Horde can punish

Knights fall to mass Spearmen and Camels
Knights alone get stuck against walls and towers
The rush costs a lot of gold; if it fails he falls behind in the boom
Average infantry and middling late game

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

French: Man-at-Arms + Arbalétrier (0.8)
Golden Horde: Man-at-Arms + Veteran Spearman (0.87)

FAQ

Is French good against Golden Horde?: French wins 48.4% of 12,990 ranked games against Golden Horde (Even matchup).
How do I beat Golden Horde as French?: 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.