Is House of Lancaster good against Delhi Sultanate?

House of Lancaster wins 50.4% of 1,939 ranked games against Delhi Sultanate (Even matchup).

How do I beat Delhi Sultanate as House of Lancaster?

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

House of Lancaster vs Delhi Sultanate: how to win the matchup

Playing House of Lancaster against Delhi Sultanate, you win 50.4% of ranked 1v1 games (1,939 games). Here is how to beat Delhi Sultanate, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

silver
49.5%
184
gold
52.4%
636
platinum
50.5%
503
diamond
54.5%
238
conqueror
44.9%
210

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

House of Lancaster strengths to lean on

Manors give free food and wood and +10 population
Lancaster Castle does a Muster: 5 Demilancers in Feudal
Yeoman Archers have 6 range and are faster
Hobelars are cheap with high ranged armor
Every Keep gives 3 free Earl's Guards

House of Lancaster weaknesses Delhi Sultanate can punish

Manors cost stone; built greedily they slow the opening
Average Feudal army; all-ins punish the boom
Demilancers deal weak damage without Keeps

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

House of Lancaster: Earl's Guard + Veteran Spearman (0.87)
Delhi Sultanate: Man-at-Arms (0.74)

FAQ

Is House of Lancaster good against Delhi Sultanate?: House of Lancaster wins 50.4% of 1,939 ranked games against Delhi Sultanate (Even matchup).
How do I beat Delhi Sultanate as House of Lancaster?: 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.