Is Jin Dynasty good against Order of the Dragon?

Jin Dynasty wins 48.8% of 3,574 ranked games against Order of the Dragon (Even matchup).

How do I beat Order of the Dragon as Jin Dynasty?

Don't take even fights, kite and keep your distance Harass villagers with Horsemen or Archers Meinwerk means Men-at-Arms are coming, prepare Spearmen and Archers

When does Order of the Dragon attack?

5:30 — Gilded Men-at-Arms pressure in Feudal (5-6 minutes) · 7:20 — Fast Castle with Burgrave and units inspired by Prelates

Jin Dynasty vs Order of the Dragon: how to win the matchup

Playing Jin Dynasty against Order of the Dragon, you win 48.8% of ranked 1v1 games (3,574 games). Here is how to beat Order of the Dragon, what they do and when.

Even matchupJin Dynasty guide Order of the Dragon guide Order of the Dragon vs Jin Dynasty

Win rate by rank

silver
48.1%
310
gold
49.7%
1,158
platinum
50.2%
928
diamond
46.6%
623
conqueror
51%
372

How to beat Order of the Dragon

Don't take even fights, kite and keep your distance
Harass villagers with Horsemen or Archers
Meinwerk means Men-at-Arms are coming, prepare Spearmen and Archers
Mangonels in Castle against clumped units
Burgrave at 7:20, prepare Crossbows

Units that work against Order of the Dragon: Mangonels · Crossbowmen · Horse Archers · Nest of Bees

When Order of the Dragon hits

5:30Gilded Men-at-Arms pressure in Feudal (5-6 minutes)
7:20Fast Castle with Burgrave and units inspired by Prelates

Jin Dynasty strengths to lean on

Mounted Villagers give a strong economy with less population
Iron Pagoda in Feudal controls the map and deals area damage
Grassland horses produce cavalry instantly and add HP
Hard to break at home with Meng'an Mouke and 2 TC
His Imperial Age is very strong

Jin Dynasty weaknesses Order of the Dragon can punish

His units are weak before Imperial
Mounted Villagers are expensive: 65 food and 50 gold
Burns through map resources quickly
A very hard civ to play

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Jin Dynasty: Man-at-Arms + Veteran Spearman (0.87)
Order of the Dragon: Gilded Man-at-Arms (0.91)

FAQ

Is Jin Dynasty good against Order of the Dragon?: Jin Dynasty wins 48.8% of 3,574 ranked games against Order of the Dragon (Even matchup).
How do I beat Order of the Dragon as Jin Dynasty?: Don't take even fights, kite and keep your distance Harass villagers with Horsemen or Archers Meinwerk means Men-at-Arms are coming, prepare Spearmen and Archers
When does Order of the Dragon attack?: 5:30 — Gilded Men-at-Arms pressure in Feudal (5-6 minutes) · 7:20 — Fast Castle with Burgrave and units inspired by Prelates

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.