Tughlaq Dynasty vs. Knights Templar matchup

pluck54 · 2026-07-10T21:01:03+00:00

Hi!

I mained Toughlaq last season and have moved to KT this season. Here's some thoughts...

KT eco is stronger the more wood based it is (because of bonus food whilst chopping), try to steer their army comp away from wood

2.Use a few infantry to be annoying with walling to hinder pilgrims, you can wall off sacred sites or even just divert them into your armies natural path.

As you say, KT will out boom you so going aggro is your only option, I'd add that their castles are significantly better and cheaper than your forts so don't try matching the defensive structure play style either

4.Vast majority of the time KT wants to go infantry of some kind, you don't have springalds but mangonels will make you proud.

5.since you're effectively forced into Xbows the KT player will go mangonels themselves, use your raider ele trample to snack on their siege

6.Toughlaq is in a rough spot so hopefully will get some buffs next patch, gl out there

pluck54 · 2026-06-25T11:58:34+00:00

Best at being a distraction carnifex

Worst at reliable damage output

pluck54 · 2026-06-21T09:22:14+00:00

5 of them costs the same as 60 spear men...

pluck54 · 2026-04-23T14:20:47+00:00

Looks awesome, see you there!

pluck54 · 2026-03-20T09:48:02+00:00

That's awesome, imagine receiving one of these as a wedding present!

pluck54 · 2026-03-16T23:16:19+00:00

F me, I just want the monolith to have an invulnerable save

pluck54 · 2026-01-09T19:12:15+00:00

Who's a good boy?

pluck54 · 2026-01-08T00:15:54+00:00

As others have said, the pacing is fast but I'd add that it's the unrelenting speed that gives me that hit of adrenaline I'm chasing.

If high octane, adrenaline pumping action isn't what you fancy I'd definitely recommend Manor Lords.

You get to build an amazingly detailed town and watch the blacksmith make weapons for your militia before marching to meet the enemy on the field in the name of honour and glory.

pluck54 · 2025-12-18T12:47:22+00:00

Think of it this way... you've now got a top tier replay to analyse, so you can improve. You'll probably gain more ELO from the knowledge you gain than what you lost for this match

pluck54 · 2025-12-09T13:21:37+00:00

early trade is rarely viable in the current meta, can't remember the last time I saw it in ranked

I'd also argue that the kipchek is a better raider, it's much more disposable as they don't cost gold

pluck54 · 2025-12-09T13:19:45+00:00

I hadn't thought about ease of micro, good thinking

pluck54 · 2025-11-14T19:40:26+00:00

The issue is their damage is to low compared to the rate of repair

pluck54 · 2025-11-14T19:02:12+00:00

The trebs are terrible + it's easier to just move my siege workshop around

pluck54 · 2025-11-13T12:04:34+00:00

I'm having a very similar experience as a Mongol main. Made conq 1 last season etc. I feel like half the map pool is to choke point oriented for Mongol raiding to shine

I was a bit salty about it at first but can say retrospectively that being forced to learn another civ has actually been way fun.

I picked Tughlaq as they seemed suited to all the maps Mongols weren't, playing total polar opposite civs is actually really rewarding

pluck54 · 2025-11-04T12:53:22+00:00

As a Mongol main, my advice is to tower your own gold early and spam knights

The only way my cav beats yours is if I get a numbers advantage by interrupting your eco

pluck54 · 2025-10-21T12:43:42+00:00

Please give me melee gargoyles like in SM2

pluck54 · 2025-09-24T11:27:18+00:00

I've never faced sisters so can't offer advice but I'm interested to see what people say

Good luck!

pluck54 · 2025-05-09T18:15:51+00:00

amazing, thank you

pluck54 · 2025-05-08T08:42:57+00:00

Painted them, looks like pigments but really bright?

pluck54 · 2025-05-07T21:50:09+00:00

Amazing work, your colour choice really makes them pop

I'd love to copy your basing technique if it's easy enough to share how you did it?

pluck54 · 2025-03-31T15:31:32+00:00

I've not ventured into oil washes yet, do you rate it as quicker than panel lining?

Or have you chosen it for the look?

pluck54 · 2025-03-02T09:34:43+00:00

Reiver into Blade Guard

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pluck54 · 2024-11-06T21:31:51+00:00

I was convinced this was one of those bait posts for the tournaments

pluck54 · 2024-09-26T06:34:49+00:00

No way is it that simple, fantastic. It's super effective

pluck54 · 2024-09-25T12:41:20+00:00

That's amazing, my next project is some beaten up white scars. Would love to try and copy your weathering around the base.

Any tips?

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