Is Zhu Xi's Legacy good against Sengoku Daimyo?

Zhu Xi's Legacy wins 55.3% of 1,423 ranked games against Sengoku Daimyo (Zhu Xi's Legacy is favored).

How do I beat Sengoku Daimyo as Zhu Xi's Legacy?

Spear rush or tower rush in the Dark Age on the Yatai and Matsuri Raid from several sides with cavalry, and make Archers against the Yumi push Against Yumi spam: defensive 2 TC and outscale him

When does Sengoku Daimyo attack?

2:50 — Goes Feudal with a Ryokan or Koka Township · 5:00 — Feudal: Oda Estate and Yumi spam or Yari Cavalry

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

Playing Zhu Xi's Legacy against Sengoku Daimyo, you win 55.3% of ranked 1v1 games (1,423 games). Here is how to beat Sengoku Daimyo, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

gold
54.6%
496
platinum
61.3%
360
diamond
56.3%
211

How to beat Sengoku Daimyo

Spear rush or tower rush in the Dark Age on the Yatai and Matsuri
Raid from several sides with cavalry, and make Archers against the Yumi push
Against Yumi spam: defensive 2 TC and outscale him
Spearmen against Mounted Samurai, and kill the Daimyo first
Scout the Matsuri, Yatai and Estate type: Oda = Archers, Takeda = cavalry

Units that work against Sengoku Daimyo: Spearmen · Early spear rush · Cavalry to raid · Archers

When Sengoku Daimyo hits

2:50Goes Feudal with a Ryokan or Koka Township
5:00Feudal: Oda Estate and Yumi spam or Yari Cavalry

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 Sengoku Daimyo 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)
Sengoku Daimyo: Veteran Spearman (0.89)

FAQ

Is Zhu Xi's Legacy good against Sengoku Daimyo?: Zhu Xi's Legacy wins 55.3% of 1,423 ranked games against Sengoku Daimyo (Zhu Xi's Legacy is favored).
How do I beat Sengoku Daimyo as Zhu Xi's Legacy?: Spear rush or tower rush in the Dark Age on the Yatai and Matsuri Raid from several sides with cavalry, and make Archers against the Yumi push Against Yumi spam: defensive 2 TC and outscale him
When does Sengoku Daimyo attack?: 2:50 — Goes Feudal with a Ryokan or Koka Township · 5:00 — Feudal: Oda Estate and Yumi spam or Yari Cavalry

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.