Is Zhu Xi's Legacy good against Ottomans?

Zhu Xi's Legacy wins 60.2% of 5,087 ranked games against Ottomans (Zhu Xi's Legacy is favored).

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

Shut down stone and gold villagers early, and break the Schools with Rams or Men-at-Arms Raid from multiple places, free units get confused Against Sipahi: Spearmen and walls. Against Akinji: Archers, Spearmen and Horsemen on the Ranges

When does Ottomans attack?

4:30 — Feudal: the School makes Sipahi or Mehter, and a Stable for Sipahi · 4:40 — Akinji rush from two Ranges after the first Vizier point

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

Playing Zhu Xi's Legacy against Ottomans, you win 60.2% of ranked 1v1 games (5,087 games). Here is how to beat Ottomans, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
56.6%
487
silver
58.3%
631
gold
60.2%
1,979
platinum
61.7%
1,029
diamond
61.7%
527
conqueror
61.4%
353

How to beat Ottomans

Shut down stone and gold villagers early, and break the Schools with Rams or Men-at-Arms
Raid from multiple places, free units get confused
Against Sipahi: Spearmen and walls. Against Akinji: Archers, Spearmen and Horsemen on the Ranges
Against Janissaries: Men-at-Arms, Archers and Mangonels, and kill the Mehter
Scout: number of Schools, Stable at 4:45, many Ranges, and the Landmark

Units that work against Ottomans: Spearmen · Archers · Men-at-Arms · Mangonels · Horsemen

When Ottomans hits

4:30Feudal: the School makes Sipahi or Mehter, and a Stable for Sipahi
4:40Akinji rush from two Ranges after the first Vizier point

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

FAQ

Is Zhu Xi's Legacy good against Ottomans?: Zhu Xi's Legacy wins 60.2% of 5,087 ranked games against Ottomans (Zhu Xi's Legacy is favored).
How do I beat Ottomans as Zhu Xi's Legacy?: Shut down stone and gold villagers early, and break the Schools with Rams or Men-at-Arms Raid from multiple places, free units get confused Against Sipahi: Spearmen and walls. Against Akinji: Archers, Spearmen and Horsemen on the Ranges
When does Ottomans attack?: 4:30 — Feudal: the School makes Sipahi or Mehter, and a Stable for Sipahi · 4:40 — Akinji rush from two Ranges after the first Vizier point

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.