Is Rus good against Abbasid Dynasty?

Rus wins 41.5% of 3,480 ranked games against Abbasid Dynasty (Abbasid Dynasty is favored).

How do I beat Abbasid Dynasty as Rus?

Hit the 2nd TC between 4:50 and 6:00 and kill the stone villagers Don't make heavy cavalry into Camels; go infantry and Archers Crossbows vs Camels, Spears and Archers vs Camel Archers

When does Abbasid Dynasty attack?

4:00 — Early Feudal; if Military Wing, Horsemen from the Stable · 5:00 — Second TC on wood and first-tier Golden Age

Rus vs Abbasid Dynasty: how to win the matchup

Playing Rus against Abbasid Dynasty, you win 41.5% of ranked 1v1 games (3,480 games). Here is how to beat Abbasid Dynasty, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
44%
248
silver
44%
282
gold
42.4%
1,090
platinum
40.4%
871
diamond
41.5%
524
conqueror
39.5%
411

How to beat Abbasid Dynasty

Hit the 2nd TC between 4:50 and 6:00 and kill the stone villagers
Don't make heavy cavalry into Camels; go infantry and Archers
Crossbows vs Camels, Spears and Archers vs Camel Archers
Burn the buildings around the House of Wisdom to drop their Golden Age
Scout: which Wing, stone villagers, a Stable at 4:00

Units that work against Abbasid Dynasty: Crossbowmen · Archers · Men-at-Arms · Spearmen

When Abbasid Dynasty hits

4:00Early Feudal; if Military Wing, Horsemen from the Stable
5:00Second TC on wood and first-tier Golden Age

Rus strengths to lean on

Lots of early food from Hunting Cabins, deer and bounty
Safe expansion with the Wooden Fortress and Fortified Palisade
Early Knights in Feudal for raiding
Strong Castle: Warrior Monks, Horse Archers and relics
The Kremlin produces Levy Militia almost for free

Rus weaknesses Abbasid Dynasty can punish

Average Feudal infantry; if he loses the hunt or the Knights, he falls behind
Horse Archers and Monks need micro and lots of gold
Imperial relies on Streltsy and siege

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Rus: Militia (0.21)
Abbasid Dynasty: Veteran Spearman + Veteran Archer (0.85)

FAQ

Is Rus good against Abbasid Dynasty?: Rus wins 41.5% of 3,480 ranked games against Abbasid Dynasty (Abbasid Dynasty is favored).
How do I beat Abbasid Dynasty as Rus?: Hit the 2nd TC between 4:50 and 6:00 and kill the stone villagers Don't make heavy cavalry into Camels; go infantry and Archers Crossbows vs Camels, Spears and Archers vs Camel Archers
When does Abbasid Dynasty attack?: 4:00 — Early Feudal; if Military Wing, Horsemen from the Stable · 5:00 — Second TC on wood and first-tier Golden Age

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.