Is Macedonian Dynasty good against Jin Dynasty?

Macedonian Dynasty wins 52.1% of 2,961 ranked games against Jin Dynasty (Macedonian Dynasty is favored).

How do I beat Jin Dynasty as Macedonian Dynasty?

Hit before Castle with a strong Feudal army on the villagers outside Spearmen against Iron Pagoda, Archers and Crossbows against the Mohe Don't attack towers and TCs with Meng'an Mouke without siege

When does Jin Dynasty attack?

5:00 — First Iron Pagoda is out, he will start raiding · 7:00 — Around 7 Iron Pagodas and controlling the map · 12:00 — Castle with the Dragon Pavilion and an Iron Pagoda timing

Macedonian Dynasty vs Jin Dynasty: how to win the matchup

Playing Macedonian Dynasty against Jin Dynasty, you win 52.1% of ranked 1v1 games (2,961 games). Here is how to beat Jin Dynasty, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

silver
46.4%
211
gold
52.1%
944
platinum
52.3%
864
diamond
49.2%
470
conqueror
54.5%
352

How to beat Jin Dynasty

Hit before Castle with a strong Feudal army on the villagers outside
Spearmen against Iron Pagoda, Archers and Crossbows against the Mohe
Don't attack towers and TCs with Meng'an Mouke without siege
Kill the Emissaries and take the Trade Posts
Don't let him reach Imperial comfortably

Units that work against Jin Dynasty: Spearmen · Archers · Crossbowmen

When Jin Dynasty hits

5:00First Iron Pagoda is out, he will start raiding
7:00Around 7 Iron Pagodas and controlling the map
12:00Castle with the Dragon Pavilion and an Iron Pagoda timing

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 Jin Dynasty 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)
Jin Dynasty: Man-at-Arms + Veteran Spearman (0.87)

FAQ

Is Macedonian Dynasty good against Jin Dynasty?: Macedonian Dynasty wins 52.1% of 2,961 ranked games against Jin Dynasty (Macedonian Dynasty is favored).
How do I beat Jin Dynasty as Macedonian Dynasty?: Hit before Castle with a strong Feudal army on the villagers outside Spearmen against Iron Pagoda, Archers and Crossbows against the Mohe Don't attack towers and TCs with Meng'an Mouke without siege
When does Jin Dynasty attack?: 5:00 — First Iron Pagoda is out, he will start raiding · 7:00 — Around 7 Iron Pagodas and controlling the map · 12:00 — Castle with the Dragon Pavilion and an Iron Pagoda timing

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.