Is Tughlaq Dynasty good against Byzantines?

Tughlaq Dynasty wins 49.2% of 1,570 ranked games against Byzantines (Even matchup).

How do I beat Byzantines as Tughlaq Dynasty?

Early rush: kill the stone and berry villagers and deny the second berries Pressure before their 12-13 minute Castle Against Cataphracts: upgraded Spearmen, Crossbows and Camels

When does Byzantines attack?

4:38 — Feudal: non-stop Limitanei and mercenary Longbows or Javelins · 9:00 — Ram timing between 8 and 10 minutes in the Winery build · 13:05 — Castle: Cataphracts and Longbows, that's his main hit

Tughlaq Dynasty vs Byzantines: how to win the matchup

Playing Tughlaq Dynasty against Byzantines, you win 49.2% of ranked 1v1 games (1,570 games). Here is how to beat Byzantines, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

gold
49.7%
467
platinum
46.6%
363
diamond
47.9%
300
conqueror
53.8%
260

How to beat Byzantines

Early rush: kill the stone and berry villagers and deny the second berries
Pressure before their 12-13 minute Castle
Against Cataphracts: upgraded Spearmen, Crossbows and Camels
Against Limitanei: Men-at-Arms or Horsemen; Archers are weak vs Shield Wall
Scout: stone villager count and Cisterns, Winery or Hippodrome, Golden Horn at 10:30

Units that work against Byzantines: Spearmen · Crossbowmen · Men-at-Arms · Horsemen · Mangonels

When Byzantines hits

4:38Feudal: non-stop Limitanei and mercenary Longbows or Javelins
9:00Ram timing between 8 and 10 minutes in the Winery build
13:05Castle: Cataphracts and Longbows, that's his main hit

Tughlaq Dynasty strengths to lean on

Worker Elephants remove walking time, and berries +30%
Upgrades finish in seconds, for sharp timings
One of the strongest Imperials: upgraded Raider Elephants with Archers
Healer Elephants win Feudal fights against small numbers of Spearmen and Archers
Strong on water and hybrid maps, fishing boats can attack

Tughlaq Dynasty weaknesses Byzantines can punish

Weak early economy with no boar, food runs out fast
Technologies are expensive
Early Forts waste tempo and map control
One of the weakest land civs according to pros

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Tughlaq Dynasty: Amir Warrior (0.63)
Byzantines: Veteran Musofadi Warrior (0.67)

FAQ

Is Tughlaq Dynasty good against Byzantines?: Tughlaq Dynasty wins 49.2% of 1,570 ranked games against Byzantines (Even matchup).
How do I beat Byzantines as Tughlaq Dynasty?: Early rush: kill the stone and berry villagers and deny the second berries Pressure before their 12-13 minute Castle Against Cataphracts: upgraded Spearmen, Crossbows and Camels
When does Byzantines attack?: 4:38 — Feudal: non-stop Limitanei and mercenary Longbows or Javelins · 9:00 — Ram timing between 8 and 10 minutes in the Winery build · 13:05 — Castle: Cataphracts and Longbows, that's his main hit

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.