Is Macedonian Dynasty good against Ayyubids?

Macedonian Dynasty wins 54.8% of 3,443 ranked games against Ayyubids (Macedonian Dynasty is favored).

How do I beat Ayyubids as Macedonian Dynasty?

Scout the first Wing: Reinforcement means Raiders at 4:15 Mass Archers and Crossbows against Desert Raiders Don't fight Camels with cavalry, use Men-at-Arms

When does Ayyubids attack?

4:30 — Desert Raider harass from the Reinforcement Wing until minute 7 · 10:20 — Castle: Camel Lancers with healing Dervishes

Macedonian Dynasty vs Ayyubids: how to win the matchup

Playing Macedonian Dynasty against Ayyubids, you win 54.8% of ranked 1v1 games (3,443 games). Here is how to beat Ayyubids, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

silver
50.2%
227
gold
54.8%
1,219
platinum
55.5%
1,064
diamond
55.4%
524
conqueror
52.9%
293

How to beat Ayyubids

Scout the first Wing: Reinforcement means Raiders at 4:15
Mass Archers and Crossbows against Desert Raiders
Don't fight Camels with cavalry, use Men-at-Arms
Hit the Mills on berries early
Kill the Mangonels and Sultan's Tower with cavalry

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

When Ayyubids hits

4:30Desert Raider harass from the Reinforcement Wing until minute 7
10:20Castle: Camel Lancers with healing Dervishes

Macedonian Dynasty strengths to lean on

Highest win rate on the ladder, and his units are easy to play
The Hippodrome produces free self-healing Champion cavalry
Golden Horn Tower is the strongest Castle Landmark and produces free Crossbows
Arsenal upgrades skip 3 tiers for the unit line he plays
Long fights favor him: the War Camp gives back free units

Macedonian Dynasty weaknesses Ayyubids can punish

Weak, predictable economy, and very bad against 2 TC
Each upgrade only serves one unit line
Food runs out around minute 24 without map food
Nerfed a lot in 2026 (Ridarii, Varangians, Champions)

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Macedonian Dynasty: Varangian Guard + Crossbowman (1.11)
Ayyubids: Bedouin Swordsman (0.45)

FAQ

Is Macedonian Dynasty good against Ayyubids?: Macedonian Dynasty wins 54.8% of 3,443 ranked games against Ayyubids (Macedonian Dynasty is favored).
How do I beat Ayyubids as Macedonian Dynasty?: Scout the first Wing: Reinforcement means Raiders at 4:15 Mass Archers and Crossbows against Desert Raiders Don't fight Camels with cavalry, use Men-at-Arms
When does Ayyubids attack?: 4:30 — Desert Raider harass from the Reinforcement Wing until minute 7 · 10:20 — Castle: Camel Lancers with healing Dervishes

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.