Civilization comparison · AoE3: DE 100.19.18309
Italians vs Ottomans
Italians and Ottomans share 10 of their regular units and 67 Home City cards. Italians start worth 1,370 resources and train 21 kinds of units; Ottomans start worth 1,150 and train 20.
ItaliansStart worth 1,370 · 6 Crates of Food, 2 Cords of Wood, 1 Explorer, 3 Settler, 1 Architect
Civilization bonus: Gets a free Settler with every technology and may research those at Economic Buildings in any age. Royal Guard Units: Mortars (Galilean Mortars) and Culverins (Spingardes) Unique Units: Architect, Bersagliere, Galleass, Pavisier. Unique Buildings: Basilica, Lombard
OttomansStart worth 1,150 · 1 Crates of Food, 3 Cords of Wood, 1 Explorer, 6 Settler, 1 Tiny Crate of Wood
Civilization bonus: Town Centers cannot train Settlers but Yörüks arrive over time, villagers which do not cost resources. Artillery has extra line of sight and style. Has access to the most unique units compared to European civilizations. Royal guard units: Deli (Rumeliot) and Humbaraci (Ulufeli) Unique units: Yörük, Azap, Janissary, Imam, Bashibozuk, Muhbir, Sipahi, Abus Gunner, Humbaraci, Great Bombard and Galley Unique buildings: Has a Mosque to train healers, base and unit improvements.
Units only one of them has
Only Italians
Villager
Only Ottomans
Cavalry
Both: Culverin, Falconet, Fishing Boat, Frigate, Monitor, Mortar, Settler, Surgeon, Horse Artillery, Petard.
Best age-up per age
| Age | Italians | Ottomans |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Age |  The Philosopher Prince ≈ 500 | The Naturalist ≈ 500 |
| Fortress Age |  The Gentleman Pirate ≈ 800 | The Scout ≈ 800 |
| Industrial Age |  The Cavalry Marshal ≈ 1,080 | The Grand Vizier ≈ 1,200 |
| Imperial Age |  El Presidente ≈ 2,000 | El Presidente ≈ 2,000 |
The choice that hands over the most in resources (units at train cost, livestock and crates at what they hold).
Home City cards
118
only Italians
67
in both decks
98
only Ottomans