Is Malians good against Sengoku Daimyo?

Malians wins 55.8% of 1,371 ranked games against Sengoku Daimyo (Malians is favored).

How do I beat Sengoku Daimyo as Malians?

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

Malians vs Sengoku Daimyo: how to win the matchup

Playing Malians against Sengoku Daimyo, you win 55.8% of ranked 1v1 games (1,371 games). Here is how to beat Sengoku Daimyo, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

gold
51.8%
483
platinum
58.8%
335
diamond
61.4%
181
conqueror
50.6%
150

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

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 Sengoku Daimyo 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)
Sengoku Daimyo: Veteran Spearman (0.89)

FAQ

Is Malians good against Sengoku Daimyo?: Malians wins 55.8% of 1,371 ranked games against Sengoku Daimyo (Malians is favored).
How do I beat Sengoku Daimyo as Malians?: 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.