Is Zhu Xi's Legacy good against Ayyubids?

Zhu Xi's Legacy wins 56.3% of 2,433 ranked games against Ayyubids (Zhu Xi's Legacy is favored).

How do I beat Ayyubids as Zhu Xi's Legacy?

Scout the first Wing: Reinforcement means Raiders at 4:15 Mass Archers and Crossbows against Desert Raiders Don't fight Camels with cavalry, use Men-at-Arms

When does Ayyubids attack?

4:30 — Desert Raider harass from the Reinforcement Wing until minute 7 · 10:20 — Castle: Camel Lancers with healing Dervishes

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

Playing Zhu Xi's Legacy against Ayyubids, you win 56.3% of ranked 1v1 games (2,433 games). Here is how to beat Ayyubids, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

silver
58.6%
167
gold
55.4%
903
platinum
60.2%
650
diamond
54%
374
conqueror
53.9%
245

How to beat Ayyubids

Scout the first Wing: Reinforcement means Raiders at 4:15
Mass Archers and Crossbows against Desert Raiders
Don't fight Camels with cavalry, use Men-at-Arms
Hit the Mills on berries early
Kill the Mangonels and Sultan's Tower with cavalry

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

When Ayyubids hits

4:30Desert Raider harass from the Reinforcement Wing until minute 7
10:20Castle: Camel Lancers with healing Dervishes

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 Ayyubids 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)
Ayyubids: Bedouin Swordsman (0.45)

FAQ

Is Zhu Xi's Legacy good against Ayyubids?: Zhu Xi's Legacy wins 56.3% of 2,433 ranked games against Ayyubids (Zhu Xi's Legacy is favored).
How do I beat Ayyubids as Zhu Xi's Legacy?: Scout the first Wing: Reinforcement means Raiders at 4:15 Mass Archers and Crossbows against Desert Raiders Don't fight Camels with cavalry, use Men-at-Arms
When does Ayyubids attack?: 4:30 — Desert Raider harass from the Reinforcement Wing until minute 7 · 10:20 — Castle: Camel Lancers with healing Dervishes

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.