Is Tughlaq Dynasty good against Order of the Dragon?

Tughlaq Dynasty wins 45% of 2,538 ranked games against Order of the Dragon (Order of the Dragon is favored).

How do I beat Order of the Dragon as Tughlaq Dynasty?

Don't take even fights, kite and keep your distance Harass villagers with Horsemen or Archers Meinwerk means Men-at-Arms are coming, prepare Spearmen and Archers

When does Order of the Dragon attack?

5:30 — Gilded Men-at-Arms pressure in Feudal (5-6 minutes) · 7:20 — Fast Castle with Burgrave and units inspired by Prelates

Tughlaq Dynasty vs Order of the Dragon: how to win the matchup

Playing Tughlaq Dynasty against Order of the Dragon, you win 45% of ranked 1v1 games (2,538 games). Here is how to beat Order of the Dragon, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

silver
47.3%
205
gold
45.6%
915
platinum
44.3%
597
diamond
46.3%
433
conqueror
40.4%
257

How to beat Order of the Dragon

Don't take even fights, kite and keep your distance
Harass villagers with Horsemen or Archers
Meinwerk means Men-at-Arms are coming, prepare Spearmen and Archers
Mangonels in Castle against clumped units
Burgrave at 7:20, prepare Crossbows

Units that work against Order of the Dragon: Mangonels · Crossbowmen · Horse Archers · Nest of Bees

When Order of the Dragon hits

5:30Gilded Men-at-Arms pressure in Feudal (5-6 minutes)
7:20Fast Castle with Burgrave and units inspired by Prelates

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 Order of the Dragon 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)
Order of the Dragon: Gilded Man-at-Arms (0.91)

FAQ

Is Tughlaq Dynasty good against Order of the Dragon?: Tughlaq Dynasty wins 45% of 2,538 ranked games against Order of the Dragon (Order of the Dragon is favored).
How do I beat Order of the Dragon as Tughlaq Dynasty?: Don't take even fights, kite and keep your distance Harass villagers with Horsemen or Archers Meinwerk means Men-at-Arms are coming, prepare Spearmen and Archers
When does Order of the Dragon attack?: 5:30 — Gilded Men-at-Arms pressure in Feudal (5-6 minutes) · 7:20 — Fast Castle with Burgrave and units inspired by Prelates

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.