Is Macedonian Dynasty good against Delhi Sultanate?

Macedonian Dynasty wins 56.4% of 3,053 ranked games against Delhi Sultanate (Macedonian Dynasty is favored).

How do I beat Delhi Sultanate as Macedonian Dynasty?

Hit early before the Scholars and upgrades kick in Kill the Scholars at Sacred Sites with cavalry or Archers Against Ghazi: Spearmen and Horsemen

When does Delhi Sultanate attack?

4:15 — Early Feudal and Ghazi Raiders from a Stable with a Scholar · 9:55 — Castle: Elephants or Lancers and Archers, or Men-at-Arms, Crossbows and Lancers

Macedonian Dynasty vs Delhi Sultanate: how to win the matchup

Playing Macedonian Dynasty against Delhi Sultanate, you win 56.4% of ranked 1v1 games (3,053 games). Here is how to beat Delhi Sultanate, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

silver
56.9%
248
gold
59.5%
1,132
platinum
55.1%
907
diamond
53.7%
374
conqueror
52.2%
223

How to beat Delhi Sultanate

Hit early before the Scholars and upgrades kick in
Kill the Scholars at Sacred Sites with cavalry or Archers
Against Ghazi: Spearmen and Horsemen
Against Elephants: upgraded Spearmen, Men-at-Arms and Crossbows, and kite with ranged
Scout: Dome or Tower of Victory, Scholar count, second Blacksmith, and a Castle click at 9-10 minutes

Units that work against Delhi Sultanate: Spearmen · Horsemen · Men-at-Arms · Crossbowmen · Springalds

When Delhi Sultanate hits

4:15Early Feudal and Ghazi Raiders from a Stable with a Scholar
9:55Castle: Elephants or Lancers and Archers, or Men-at-Arms, Crossbows and Lancers

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 Delhi Sultanate 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)
Delhi Sultanate: Man-at-Arms (0.74)

FAQ

Is Macedonian Dynasty good against Delhi Sultanate?: Macedonian Dynasty wins 56.4% of 3,053 ranked games against Delhi Sultanate (Macedonian Dynasty is favored).
How do I beat Delhi Sultanate as Macedonian Dynasty?: Hit early before the Scholars and upgrades kick in Kill the Scholars at Sacred Sites with cavalry or Archers Against Ghazi: Spearmen and Horsemen
When does Delhi Sultanate attack?: 4:15 — Early Feudal and Ghazi Raiders from a Stable with a Scholar · 9:55 — Castle: Elephants or Lancers and Archers, or Men-at-Arms, Crossbows and Lancers

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.