Is Zhu Xi's Legacy good against Mongols?

Zhu Xi's Legacy wins 54.3% of 4,116 ranked games against Mongols (Zhu Xi's Legacy is favored).

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

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

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

Playing Zhu Xi's Legacy against Mongols, you win 54.3% of ranked 1v1 games (4,116 games). Here is how to beat Mongols, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
55.7%
289
silver
55.2%
473
gold
54.6%
1,558
platinum
51.6%
881
diamond
55.8%
468
conqueror
54.3%
376

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

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

FAQ

Is Zhu Xi's Legacy good against Mongols?: Zhu Xi's Legacy wins 54.3% of 4,116 ranked games against Mongols (Zhu Xi's Legacy is favored).
How do I beat Mongols as Zhu Xi's Legacy?: 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.