Is Knights Templar good against Abbasid Dynasty?

Knights Templar wins 58.3% of 8,598 ranked games against Abbasid Dynasty (Knights Templar is favored).

How do I beat Abbasid Dynasty as Knights Templar?

Hit the 2nd TC between 4:50 and 6:00 and kill the stone villagers Don't make heavy cavalry into Camels; go infantry and Archers Crossbows vs Camels, Spears and Archers vs Camel Archers

When does Abbasid Dynasty attack?

4:00 — Early Feudal; if Military Wing, Horsemen from the Stable · 5:00 — Second TC on wood and first-tier Golden Age

Knights Templar vs Abbasid Dynasty: how to win the matchup

Playing Knights Templar against Abbasid Dynasty, you win 58.3% of ranked 1v1 games (8,598 games). Here is how to beat Abbasid Dynasty, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
63%
475
silver
58.2%
788
gold
59.1%
3,176
platinum
56.9%
2,263
diamond
55.2%
1,084
conqueror
60.9%
660

How to beat Abbasid Dynasty

Hit the 2nd TC between 4:50 and 6:00 and kill the stone villagers
Don't make heavy cavalry into Camels; go infantry and Archers
Crossbows vs Camels, Spears and Archers vs Camel Archers
Burn the buildings around the House of Wisdom to drop their Golden Age
Scout: which Wing, stone villagers, a Stable at 4:00

Units that work against Abbasid Dynasty: Crossbowmen · Archers · Men-at-Arms · Spearmen

When Abbasid Dynasty hits

4:00Early Feudal; if Military Wing, Horsemen from the Stable
5:00Second TC on wood and first-tier Golden Age

Knights Templar strengths to lean on

9 Commanderies, each with a different unit depending on the matchup
Strong wood economy, and wood also gives food
Early gold from Pilgrims with Safe Passage
Heavy Templar Brother knights in Castle
Fortress gives +15% range and stronger walls

Knights Templar weaknesses Abbasid Dynasty can punish

No Traders; gold comes from Pilgrims and relics
Pilgrims can be killed on the way
Templar Brothers are expensive and slow to train
A wrong Commandery choice costs a lot

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Knights Templar: Man-at-Arms + Veteran Spearman (0.87)
Abbasid Dynasty: Veteran Spearman + Veteran Archer (0.85)

FAQ

Is Knights Templar good against Abbasid Dynasty?: Knights Templar wins 58.3% of 8,598 ranked games against Abbasid Dynasty (Knights Templar is favored).
How do I beat Abbasid Dynasty as Knights Templar?: Hit the 2nd TC between 4:50 and 6:00 and kill the stone villagers Don't make heavy cavalry into Camels; go infantry and Archers Crossbows vs Camels, Spears and Archers vs Camel Archers
When does Abbasid Dynasty attack?: 4:00 — Early Feudal; if Military Wing, Horsemen from the Stable · 5:00 — Second TC on wood and first-tier Golden Age

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.