AGE OF EMPIRES IV
CIVILISATION MATCHUPS
YOUR CIV
OPPONENT
MaliansMalians
Malians leverage indefinite gold generation from Pit Mines into waves of fast, stealth-capable ambush units with high damage but low armor, banking their advantage on economic momentum and rapid tactical strikes that capitalize on speed and agility rather than durability.
Matchup advice12 TIPS

When you invest in pro scouts as Rus and go for the deer as well as additional scouts, it does slow down your early timings a bit and gives Malians the space to either get up a second pit mine earlier or to begin a very early cow boom.

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Musofadi Warriors are not that great up against Horsemen because Horsemen have way more health, especially up against Rus Horsemen with Boyar's Fortitude. Horsemen are the right unit to mix in as a main front line unit against Musofadi Warriors.

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Rus can't do a fast castle into Men-at-Arms against Malians because Musofadi are a nightmare for them.

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Javelin Throwers move at normal speed and with a Farimba Garrison playstyle they get even more speed, making it very easy to deal with Rus Horse Archers.

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You want to make Men-at-Arms? Well, they got Musofadi Warriors. You want to make Knights? Well, tough luck, they got Donso.

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Unique Units
UNITDESCRIPTION
DonsoLight melee infantry throwing javelin vs cavalry
Warrior ScoutFast light scout unit with melee capabilities
Javelin ThrowerAnti-ranged ranged infantry with extended range
Musofadi WarriorFast light infantry with stealth ability
Freeborn WarriorFast melee infantry with high pierce armor
SofaFast heavy cavalry with reduced cost
Musofadi GunnerFast handcannoneer with stealth ability
CattleEconomic unit generating food for nearby buildings
Landmarks
Saharan Trade Network
Acts as improved Toll Outpost. Enables all Toll Outposts to generate Food in addition to Gold.
Mansa Quarry
Slowly generates 75 Gold or Stone per minute.

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