Is Malians good against Zhu Xi's Legacy?

Malians wins 40.4% of 3,559 ranked games against Zhu Xi's Legacy (Zhu Xi's Legacy is favored).

How do I beat Zhu Xi's Legacy as Malians?

Kill the Officials, they are the top target Cavalry and Men-at-Arms with ranged armor against Zhuge Nu Mangonels on Zhuge Nu clumps

When does Zhu Xi's Legacy attack?

5:30 — First Zhuge Nu wave with supervision (5:30-6:00)

Malians vs Zhu Xi's Legacy: how to win the matchup

Playing Malians against Zhu Xi's Legacy, you win 40.4% of ranked 1v1 games (3,559 games). Here is how to beat Zhu Xi's Legacy, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
49.1%
161
silver
42.6%
291
gold
38.3%
1,216
platinum
40.2%
977
diamond
40.6%
464
conqueror
41.9%
371

How to beat Zhu Xi's Legacy

Kill the Officials, they are the top target
Cavalry and Men-at-Arms with ranged armor against Zhuge Nu
Mangonels on Zhuge Nu clumps
Don't attack near the TC and Outposts early
Jiangnan means Zhuge Nu are coming at 5:40

Units that work against Zhu Xi's Legacy: Cavalry · Men-at-Arms · Hobelars · Mangonels

When Zhu Xi's Legacy hits

5:30First Zhuge Nu wave with supervision (5:30-6:00)

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 Zhu Xi's Legacy 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)
Zhu Xi's Legacy: Veteran Spearman + Veteran Zhuge Nu (0.91)

FAQ

Is Malians good against Zhu Xi's Legacy?: Malians wins 40.4% of 3,559 ranked games against Zhu Xi's Legacy (Zhu Xi's Legacy is favored).
How do I beat Zhu Xi's Legacy as Malians?: Kill the Officials, they are the top target Cavalry and Men-at-Arms with ranged armor against Zhuge Nu Mangonels on Zhuge Nu clumps
When does Zhu Xi's Legacy attack?: 5:30 — First Zhuge Nu wave with supervision (5:30-6:00)

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.