Is Macedonian Dynasty good against Tughlaq Dynasty?

Macedonian Dynasty wins 54.1% of 2,039 ranked games against Tughlaq Dynasty (Macedonian Dynasty is favored).

How do I beat Tughlaq Dynasty as Macedonian Dynasty?

Starve his food: take the deer and berries and pressure early Pressure before the Fort and the second TC finish around minute 6 Against Healer Elephants: mass Archers and Crossbows, don't go in with melee infantry

When does Tughlaq Dynasty attack?

2:10 — May go early Feudal with the Dome and attack with Healer Elephants · 6:00 — The Fort and the second TC are finishing, then he scales

Macedonian Dynasty vs Tughlaq Dynasty: how to win the matchup

Playing Macedonian Dynasty against Tughlaq Dynasty, you win 54.1% of ranked 1v1 games (2,039 games). Here is how to beat Tughlaq Dynasty, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

gold
57.7%
742
platinum
50.8%
537
diamond
54.5%
291
conqueror
52.3%
267

How to beat Tughlaq Dynasty

Starve his food: take the deer and berries and pressure early
Pressure before the Fort and the second TC finish around minute 6
Against Healer Elephants: mass Archers and Crossbows, don't go in with melee infantry
Against Raider Elephants: Spearmen and walls
Close out the game or break him before Imperial

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

When Tughlaq Dynasty hits

2:10May go early Feudal with the Dome and attack with Healer Elephants
6:00The Fort and the second TC are finishing, then he scales

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 Tughlaq 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)
Tughlaq Dynasty: Amir Warrior (0.63)

FAQ

Is Macedonian Dynasty good against Tughlaq Dynasty?: Macedonian Dynasty wins 54.1% of 2,039 ranked games against Tughlaq Dynasty (Macedonian Dynasty is favored).
How do I beat Tughlaq Dynasty as Macedonian Dynasty?: Starve his food: take the deer and berries and pressure early Pressure before the Fort and the second TC finish around minute 6 Against Healer Elephants: mass Archers and Crossbows, don't go in with melee infantry
When does Tughlaq Dynasty attack?: 2:10 — May go early Feudal with the Dome and attack with Healer Elephants · 6:00 — The Fort and the second TC are finishing, then he scales

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