Is Knights Templar good against Ottomans?

Knights Templar wins 59.7% of 16,071 ranked games against Ottomans (Knights Templar is favored).

How do I beat Ottomans as Knights Templar?

Shut down stone and gold villagers early, and break the Schools with Rams or Men-at-Arms Raid from multiple places, free units get confused Against Sipahi: Spearmen and walls. Against Akinji: Archers, Spearmen and Horsemen on the Ranges

When does Ottomans attack?

4:30 — Feudal: the School makes Sipahi or Mehter, and a Stable for Sipahi · 4:40 — Akinji rush from two Ranges after the first Vizier point

Knights Templar vs Ottomans: how to win the matchup

Playing Knights Templar against Ottomans, you win 59.7% of ranked 1v1 games (16,071 games). Here is how to beat Ottomans, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
62.6%
1,657
silver
61.2%
2,506
gold
59.8%
6,683
platinum
59.2%
3,012
diamond
54.7%
1,166
conqueror
58.2%
722

How to beat Ottomans

Shut down stone and gold villagers early, and break the Schools with Rams or Men-at-Arms
Raid from multiple places, free units get confused
Against Sipahi: Spearmen and walls. Against Akinji: Archers, Spearmen and Horsemen on the Ranges
Against Janissaries: Men-at-Arms, Archers and Mangonels, and kill the Mehter
Scout: number of Schools, Stable at 4:45, many Ranges, and the Landmark

Units that work against Ottomans: Spearmen · Archers · Men-at-Arms · Mangonels · Horsemen

When Ottomans hits

4:30Feudal: the School makes Sipahi or Mehter, and a Stable for Sipahi
4:40Akinji rush from two Ranges after the first Vizier point

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

FAQ

Is Knights Templar good against Ottomans?: Knights Templar wins 59.7% of 16,071 ranked games against Ottomans (Knights Templar is favored).
How do I beat Ottomans as Knights Templar?: Shut down stone and gold villagers early, and break the Schools with Rams or Men-at-Arms Raid from multiple places, free units get confused Against Sipahi: Spearmen and walls. Against Akinji: Archers, Spearmen and Horsemen on the Ranges
When does Ottomans attack?: 4:30 — Feudal: the School makes Sipahi or Mehter, and a Stable for Sipahi · 4:40 — Akinji rush from two Ranges after the first Vizier point

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.