Is Zhu Xi's Legacy good against Delhi Sultanate?

Zhu Xi's Legacy wins 60.1% of 2,270 ranked games against Delhi Sultanate (Zhu Xi's Legacy is favored).

How do I beat Delhi Sultanate as Zhu Xi's Legacy?

Hit early before the Scholars and upgrades kick in Kill the Scholars at Sacred Sites with cavalry or Archers Against Ghazi: Spearmen and Horsemen

When does Delhi Sultanate attack?

4:15 — Early Feudal and Ghazi Raiders from a Stable with a Scholar · 9:55 — Castle: Elephants or Lancers and Archers, or Men-at-Arms, Crossbows and Lancers

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

Playing Zhu Xi's Legacy against Delhi Sultanate, you win 60.1% of ranked 1v1 games (2,270 games). Here is how to beat Delhi Sultanate, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

silver
60.8%
199
gold
55.7%
800
platinum
61.5%
620
diamond
64.5%
261
conqueror
71.3%
218

How to beat Delhi Sultanate

Hit early before the Scholars and upgrades kick in
Kill the Scholars at Sacred Sites with cavalry or Archers
Against Ghazi: Spearmen and Horsemen
Against Elephants: upgraded Spearmen, Men-at-Arms and Crossbows, and kite with ranged
Scout: Dome or Tower of Victory, Scholar count, second Blacksmith, and a Castle click at 9-10 minutes

Units that work against Delhi Sultanate: Spearmen · Horsemen · Men-at-Arms · Crossbowmen · Springalds

When Delhi Sultanate hits

4:15Early Feudal and Ghazi Raiders from a Stable with a Scholar
9:55Castle: Elephants or Lancers and Archers, or Men-at-Arms, Crossbows and Lancers

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 Delhi Sultanate 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)
Delhi Sultanate: Man-at-Arms (0.74)

FAQ

Is Zhu Xi's Legacy good against Delhi Sultanate?: Zhu Xi's Legacy wins 60.1% of 2,270 ranked games against Delhi Sultanate (Zhu Xi's Legacy is favored).
How do I beat Delhi Sultanate as Zhu Xi's Legacy?: Hit early before the Scholars and upgrades kick in Kill the Scholars at Sacred Sites with cavalry or Archers Against Ghazi: Spearmen and Horsemen
When does Delhi Sultanate attack?: 4:15 — Early Feudal and Ghazi Raiders from a Stable with a Scholar · 9:55 — Castle: Elephants or Lancers and Archers, or Men-at-Arms, Crossbows and Lancers

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.