Is Jeanne d'Arc good against Delhi Sultanate?

Jeanne d'Arc wins 54% of 1,164 ranked games against Delhi Sultanate (Jeanne d'Arc is favored).

How do I beat Delhi Sultanate as Jeanne d'Arc?

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

Jeanne d'Arc vs Delhi Sultanate: how to win the matchup

Playing Jeanne d'Arc against Delhi Sultanate, you win 54% of ranked 1v1 games (1,164 games). Here is how to beat Delhi Sultanate, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

silver
57%
158
gold
48.5%
408
platinum
55.8%
278

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

Jeanne d'Arc strengths to lean on

Royal Knights from Feudal with a strong charge
Jeanne herself wins the game once she levels up
Economic research is 35% cheaper
Flexible trade and free Traders from the Chamber of Commerce
Strong late game: Royal Bloodlines, Arbalétriers and cannons

Jeanne d'Arc weaknesses Delhi Sultanate can punish

If Jeanne dies early he loses a lot of tempo
Relies on cavalry, weak against Camels and Spearmen
Few builds and little documentation

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Jeanne d'Arc: Man-at-Arms + Arbalétrier (0.8)
Delhi Sultanate: Man-at-Arms (0.74)

FAQ

Is Jeanne d'Arc good against Delhi Sultanate?: Jeanne d'Arc wins 54% of 1,164 ranked games against Delhi Sultanate (Jeanne d'Arc is favored).
How do I beat Delhi Sultanate as Jeanne d'Arc?: 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.