Is Jeanne d'Arc good against Mongols?

Jeanne d'Arc wins 47.2% of 2,137 ranked games against Mongols (Mongols is favored).

How do I beat Mongols as Jeanne d'Arc?

Scout early: TC on wood, Barracks at the Ovoo and a villager walking out means a tower rush Against a tower rush: build a tower or Outpost, make Spearmen and hit the builders Keep villagers under the TC, early Spearmen, and wall the gold

When does Mongols attack?

2:00 — Dark Age harass or tower rush (2:00 to 4:00) · 5:00 — Feudal Keshik timing (5:00 to 8:00) · 10:00 — Castle push with the Kurultai

Jeanne d'Arc vs Mongols: how to win the matchup

Playing Jeanne d'Arc against Mongols, you win 47.2% of ranked 1v1 games (2,137 games). Here is how to beat Mongols, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
50.8%
303
silver
46.4%
323
gold
47.6%
821
platinum
45.1%
382

How to beat Mongols

Scout early: TC on wood, Barracks at the Ovoo and a villager walking out means a tower rush
Against a tower rush: build a tower or Outpost, make Spearmen and hit the builders
Keep villagers under the TC, early Spearmen, and wall the gold
Break the Ovoo and double production stops
Hit him while he builds a second TC (4:50) or the Redoubt (9:00)

Units that work against Mongols: Spearmen · Crossbowmen · Archers · Fast cavalry · Knights

When Mongols hits

2:00Dark Age harass or tower rush (2:00 to 4:00)
5:00Feudal Keshik timing (5:00 to 8:00)
10:00Castle push with the Kurultai

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 Mongols 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)
Mongols: Man-at-Arms + Veteran Spearman (0.87)

FAQ

Is Jeanne d'Arc good against Mongols?: Jeanne d'Arc wins 47.2% of 2,137 ranked games against Mongols (Mongols is favored).
How do I beat Mongols as Jeanne d'Arc?: Scout early: TC on wood, Barracks at the Ovoo and a villager walking out means a tower rush Against a tower rush: build a tower or Outpost, make Spearmen and hit the builders Keep villagers under the TC, early Spearmen, and wall the gold
When does Mongols attack?: 2:00 — Dark Age harass or tower rush (2:00 to 4:00) · 5:00 — Feudal Keshik timing (5:00 to 8:00) · 10:00 — Castle push with the Kurultai

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.