French, they are pretty much okay against Delhi, especially with the mobility that they can match and the fact that knights are just made of steel.

It makes so much sense as the French in this match-up in particular because you take the deer nice and early, you begin your pump ahead of the Delhi with superior food that way and you can then contest the sites in pretty good timing.

French investing heavily into knights for more early knights can be crucial for contesting sacred sites against Delhi.

French can't just rush age up against Delhi; they need to keep scaling knights and find trades before Delhi's free upgrades kick in.

French archers must stay close enough to reinforce knights but not overextend, because Ghazi can quickly melt them.