Is Golden Horde good against Delhi Sultanate?

Golden Horde wins 55.7% of 2,230 ranked games against Delhi Sultanate (Golden Horde is favored).

How do I beat Delhi Sultanate as Golden Horde?

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

Golden Horde vs Delhi Sultanate: how to win the matchup

Playing Golden Horde against Delhi Sultanate, you win 55.7% of ranked 1v1 games (2,230 games). Here is how to beat Delhi Sultanate, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
57.1%
161
silver
58.1%
210
gold
60.3%
782
platinum
51.8%
594
diamond
51%
249
conqueror
50%
188

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

Golden Horde strengths to lean on

Trains units in batches; with Reinforcements the army doubles quickly
Ovoo gives free stone without villagers
Safe food at home from Stockyards
Khan, Torguuds and Keshik control the map early in Feudal
Muscovy Yasak gives +2 ranged armor to cavalry and Men-at-Arms instantly

Golden Horde weaknesses Delhi Sultanate can punish

Weakest Dark Age in the game, and the Ovoo is usually outside TC range
Slow age-up, with no Khan or Torguuds while aging
The Fortified Outpost is expensive: 150 wood and 50 stone
Weak against 2 TC and against fast Castle behind pressure
Bad on water and hybrid maps

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Golden Horde: Man-at-Arms + Veteran Spearman (0.87)
Delhi Sultanate: Man-at-Arms (0.74)

FAQ

Is Golden Horde good against Delhi Sultanate?: Golden Horde wins 55.7% of 2,230 ranked games against Delhi Sultanate (Golden Horde is favored).
How do I beat Delhi Sultanate as Golden Horde?: 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.