Is Malians good against Jin Dynasty?

Malians wins 51.9% of 2,113 ranked games against Jin Dynasty (Even matchup).

How do I beat Jin Dynasty as Malians?

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

Malians vs Jin Dynasty: how to win the matchup

Playing Malians against Jin Dynasty, you win 51.9% of ranked 1v1 games (2,113 games). Here is how to beat Jin Dynasty, what they do and when.

Even matchupMalians guide Jin Dynasty guide Jin Dynasty vs Malians

Win rate by rank

gold
52.2%
580
platinum
53.3%
574
diamond
57.5%
346
conqueror
48.7%
335

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

Malians strengths to lean on

Very strong gold from the Pit Mine and Mansa Quarry
TC costs gold instead of stone, so expanding is easy
Safe food from cattle and Ranches
Strong Feudal units: Sofa, Donso, Javelin Throwers and Musofadi
Veteran upgrades at half cost and time

Malians weaknesses Jin Dynasty can punish

No boar, and houses give half population
Unique units have low HP and need micro
Weak against Abbasid Dynasty (Camels and Ghulams) and strong tempo
The Pit Mine and houses are outside TC protection

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Malians: Veteran Mansa Musofadi Warrior (0.53)
Jin Dynasty: Man-at-Arms + Veteran Spearman (0.87)

FAQ

Is Malians good against Jin Dynasty?: Malians wins 51.9% of 2,113 ranked games against Jin Dynasty (Even matchup).
How do I beat Jin Dynasty as Malians?: 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.