Is Macedonian Dynasty good against Sengoku Daimyo?

Macedonian Dynasty wins 62.7% of 2,051 ranked games against Sengoku Daimyo (Macedonian Dynasty is favored).

How do I beat Sengoku Daimyo as Macedonian Dynasty?

Spear rush or tower rush in the Dark Age on the Yatai and Matsuri Raid from several sides with cavalry, and make Archers against the Yumi push Against Yumi spam: defensive 2 TC and outscale him

When does Sengoku Daimyo attack?

2:50 — Goes Feudal with a Ryokan or Koka Township · 5:00 — Feudal: Oda Estate and Yumi spam or Yari Cavalry

Macedonian Dynasty vs Sengoku Daimyo: how to win the matchup

Playing Macedonian Dynasty against Sengoku Daimyo, you win 62.7% of ranked 1v1 games (2,051 games). Here is how to beat Sengoku Daimyo, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

silver
62.8%
156
gold
64.1%
782
platinum
62.6%
573
diamond
63.8%
227
conqueror
58.7%
184

How to beat Sengoku Daimyo

Spear rush or tower rush in the Dark Age on the Yatai and Matsuri
Raid from several sides with cavalry, and make Archers against the Yumi push
Against Yumi spam: defensive 2 TC and outscale him
Spearmen against Mounted Samurai, and kill the Daimyo first
Scout the Matsuri, Yatai and Estate type: Oda = Archers, Takeda = cavalry

Units that work against Sengoku Daimyo: Spearmen · Early spear rush · Cavalry to raid · Archers

When Sengoku Daimyo hits

2:50Goes Feudal with a Ryokan or Koka Township
5:00Feudal: Oda Estate and Yumi spam or Yari Cavalry

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 Sengoku Daimyo 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)
Sengoku Daimyo: Veteran Spearman (0.89)

FAQ

Is Macedonian Dynasty good against Sengoku Daimyo?: Macedonian Dynasty wins 62.7% of 2,051 ranked games against Sengoku Daimyo (Macedonian Dynasty is favored).
How do I beat Sengoku Daimyo as Macedonian Dynasty?: Spear rush or tower rush in the Dark Age on the Yatai and Matsuri Raid from several sides with cavalry, and make Archers against the Yumi push Against Yumi spam: defensive 2 TC and outscale him
When does Sengoku Daimyo attack?: 2:50 — Goes Feudal with a Ryokan or Koka Township · 5:00 — Feudal: Oda Estate and Yumi spam or Yari Cavalry

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.