I, myself believe the Byzantines are the best in encountering the Mongols.
This might look strange to many members since the Byzantines have very "bad" units compared to other factions. However:
1. Vardariotai and other horse archers that are available to the Byzantines are the only units which resemble the terrible Mongol horse archers. If one masters these units they will be very efficient in the struggle against the golden horn.
2. When it comes to cities, the varangian guard is great in keeping hoards of cavalry from reaching center squares by blocking them and encircling them in narrow streets. These units can efficiently carry out this task only if helped by some infantry (militia might also do), since axes ar not so good against horsemen. If the horsemen's charge is stopped and the horsemen are fighting man-to-man the Varangian guard is deadly.
3. The Byzantines combine elements of Western and Eastern units and therefore if carefully mixed an army can access the advantages of both, including the Western powerful and solid dismounted knights (see Dismounted Lantinkon), the Northern Skillful archers (see Trebzond Archers) and the Eastern horse-archers (Vardariotai)
4. Finally, I believe that the key in defeating the Mongols is wealth. The Byzantines often become the richest faction on the map and therefore they have an advantage.
5. The Byzantines have a favorable Geographical position, with many mountains and passages where one can place a fort and bridges.
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