Is Tughlaq Dynasty good against Mongols?

Tughlaq Dynasty wins 50.2% of 1,757 ranked games against Mongols (Even matchup).

How do I beat Mongols as Tughlaq Dynasty?

Scout early: TC on wood, Barracks at the Ovoo and a villager walking out means a tower rush Against a tower rush: build a tower or Outpost, make Spearmen and hit the builders Keep villagers under the TC, early Spearmen, and wall the gold

When does Mongols attack?

2:00 — Dark Age harass or tower rush (2:00 to 4:00) · 5:00 — Feudal Keshik timing (5:00 to 8:00) · 10:00 — Castle push with the Kurultai

Tughlaq Dynasty vs Mongols: how to win the matchup

Playing Tughlaq Dynasty against Mongols, you win 50.2% of ranked 1v1 games (1,757 games). Here is how to beat Mongols, what they do and when.

Even matchupTughlaq Dynasty guide Mongols guide Mongols vs Tughlaq Dynasty

Win rate by rank

silver
45.5%
165
gold
53.8%
648
platinum
48.2%
303
diamond
46.8%
220
conqueror
43.2%
259

How to beat Mongols

Scout early: TC on wood, Barracks at the Ovoo and a villager walking out means a tower rush
Against a tower rush: build a tower or Outpost, make Spearmen and hit the builders
Keep villagers under the TC, early Spearmen, and wall the gold
Break the Ovoo and double production stops
Hit him while he builds a second TC (4:50) or the Redoubt (9:00)

Units that work against Mongols: Spearmen · Crossbowmen · Archers · Fast cavalry · Knights

When Mongols hits

2:00Dark Age harass or tower rush (2:00 to 4:00)
5:00Feudal Keshik timing (5:00 to 8:00)
10:00Castle push with the Kurultai

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 Mongols 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)
Mongols: Man-at-Arms + Veteran Spearman (0.87)

FAQ

Is Tughlaq Dynasty good against Mongols?: Tughlaq Dynasty wins 50.2% of 1,757 ranked games against Mongols (Even matchup).
How do I beat Mongols as Tughlaq Dynasty?: Scout early: TC on wood, Barracks at the Ovoo and a villager walking out means a tower rush Against a tower rush: build a tower or Outpost, make Spearmen and hit the builders Keep villagers under the TC, early Spearmen, and wall the gold
When does Mongols attack?: 2:00 — Dark Age harass or tower rush (2:00 to 4:00) · 5:00 — Feudal Keshik timing (5:00 to 8:00) · 10:00 — Castle push with the Kurultai

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.