Is Zhu Xi's Legacy good against Abbasid Dynasty?

Zhu Xi's Legacy wins 59.7% of 2,823 ranked games against Abbasid Dynasty (Zhu Xi's Legacy is favored).

How do I beat Abbasid Dynasty as Zhu Xi's Legacy?

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

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

Playing Zhu Xi's Legacy against Abbasid Dynasty, you win 59.7% of ranked 1v1 games (2,823 games). Here is how to beat Abbasid Dynasty, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

silver
57%
186
gold
58.8%
916
platinum
59.4%
820
diamond
59.3%
463
conqueror
62.1%
270

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

Zhu Xi's Legacy strengths to lean on

Zhuge Nu are cheap and shred light units
Villagers build very fast
TC and Outposts fire Handcannons from the Dark Age
Gold from taxes without much mining
Cheap Palace Guard from Feudal

Zhu Xi's Legacy weaknesses Abbasid Dynasty can punish

Officials are fragile (75 HP) and expensive
Zhuge Nu struggle against ranged armor
Clumped units are weak against Mangonels
Dynasties are expensive and can leave him without an army

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Zhu Xi's Legacy: Veteran Spearman + Veteran Zhuge Nu (0.91)
Abbasid Dynasty: Veteran Spearman + Veteran Archer (0.85)

FAQ

Is Zhu Xi's Legacy good against Abbasid Dynasty?: Zhu Xi's Legacy wins 59.7% of 2,823 ranked games against Abbasid Dynasty (Zhu Xi's Legacy is favored).
How do I beat Abbasid Dynasty as Zhu Xi's Legacy?: 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.