Is Knights Templar good against Zhu Xi's Legacy?

Knights Templar wins 43.5% of 10,966 ranked games against Zhu Xi's Legacy (Zhu Xi's Legacy is favored).

How do I beat Zhu Xi's Legacy as Knights Templar?

Kill the Officials, they are the top target Cavalry and Men-at-Arms with ranged armor against Zhuge Nu Mangonels on Zhuge Nu clumps

When does Zhu Xi's Legacy attack?

5:30 — First Zhuge Nu wave with supervision (5:30-6:00)

Knights Templar vs Zhu Xi's Legacy: how to win the matchup

Playing Knights Templar against Zhu Xi's Legacy, you win 43.5% of ranked 1v1 games (10,966 games). Here is how to beat Zhu Xi's Legacy, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
57.1%
408
silver
50.9%
1,029
gold
44.4%
4,374
platinum
39.8%
2,979
diamond
41.4%
1,217
conqueror
38.4%
742

How to beat Zhu Xi's Legacy

Kill the Officials, they are the top target
Cavalry and Men-at-Arms with ranged armor against Zhuge Nu
Mangonels on Zhuge Nu clumps
Don't attack near the TC and Outposts early
Jiangnan means Zhuge Nu are coming at 5:40

Units that work against Zhu Xi's Legacy: Cavalry · Men-at-Arms · Hobelars · Mangonels

When Zhu Xi's Legacy hits

5:30First Zhuge Nu wave with supervision (5:30-6:00)

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 Zhu Xi's Legacy 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)
Zhu Xi's Legacy: Veteran Spearman + Veteran Zhuge Nu (0.91)

FAQ

Is Knights Templar good against Zhu Xi's Legacy?: Knights Templar wins 43.5% of 10,966 ranked games against Zhu Xi's Legacy (Zhu Xi's Legacy is favored).
How do I beat Zhu Xi's Legacy as Knights Templar?: Kill the Officials, they are the top target Cavalry and Men-at-Arms with ranged armor against Zhuge Nu Mangonels on Zhuge Nu clumps
When does Zhu Xi's Legacy attack?: 5:30 — First Zhuge Nu wave with supervision (5:30-6:00)

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.