Is Macedonian Dynasty good against Jeanne d'Arc?

Macedonian Dynasty wins 53.5% of 2,553 ranked games against Jeanne d'Arc (Macedonian Dynasty is favored).

How do I beat Jeanne d'Arc as Macedonian Dynasty?

Hunt Jeanne early while she's a 150 HP villager Scouting a School of Cavalry means Knights are coming, prepare Spearmen Wall in the gold and berries before minute 5

When does Jeanne d'Arc attack?

5:00 — First Royal Knight wave with Jeanne (5 to 7 minutes)

Macedonian Dynasty vs Jeanne d'Arc: how to win the matchup

Playing Macedonian Dynasty against Jeanne d'Arc, you win 53.5% of ranked 1v1 games (2,553 games). Here is how to beat Jeanne d'Arc, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

silver
55.8%
273
gold
52.8%
1,067
platinum
53.8%
726
diamond
53.8%
173

How to beat Jeanne d'Arc

Hunt Jeanne early while she's a 150 HP villager
Scouting a School of Cavalry means Knights are coming, prepare Spearmen
Wall in the gold and berries before minute 5
In Castle use Men-at-Arms or cavalry against Arbalétriers
Kill the Traders in long games

Units that work against Jeanne d'Arc: Spearmen · Camels · Men-at-Arms · Gilded Spearmen

When Jeanne d'Arc hits

5:00First Royal Knight wave with Jeanne (5 to 7 minutes)

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 Jeanne d'Arc 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)
Jeanne d'Arc: Man-at-Arms + Arbalétrier (0.8)

FAQ

Is Macedonian Dynasty good against Jeanne d'Arc?: Macedonian Dynasty wins 53.5% of 2,553 ranked games against Jeanne d'Arc (Macedonian Dynasty is favored).
How do I beat Jeanne d'Arc as Macedonian Dynasty?: Hunt Jeanne early while she's a 150 HP villager Scouting a School of Cavalry means Knights are coming, prepare Spearmen Wall in the gold and berries before minute 5
When does Jeanne d'Arc attack?: 5:00 — First Royal Knight wave with Jeanne (5 to 7 minutes)

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.