Civilization comparison · AoE3: DE 100.19.18309
Ottomans vs Russians
Ottomans and Russians share 12 of their regular units and 76 Home City cards. Ottomans start worth 1,150 resources and train 20 kinds of units; Russians start worth 1,300 and train 21.
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.
RussiansStart worth 1,300 · 5 Crates of Food, 2 Cords of Wood, 1 Explorer, 5 Settler
Civilization bonus: Settlers and Infantry train faster in groups at the expense of combat strength. Has a population limit of 210. Royal guard units: Cavalry Archer (Dvoryane) and Grenadier (Pavlov Grenadiers) Unique units: Strelet, Rekrut, Poruchik, Cossack and Oprichnik Unique buildings: Blockhouses are a combination of Barracks and Outposts.
Units only one of them has
Both: Cavalry Archer, Culverin, Falconet, Fishing Boat, Frigate, Galleon, Monitor, Mortar, Settler, Surgeon, Horse Artillery, Petard.
Best age-up per age
| Age | Ottomans | Russians |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Age |  The Naturalist ≈ 500 | The Naturalist ≈ 500 |
| Fortress Age |  The Scout ≈ 800 | The Adventurer ≈ 1,020 |
| Industrial Age |  The Grand Vizier ≈ 1,200 | The King's Musketeer ≈ 1,300 |
| 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
86
only Ottomans
76
in both decks
95
only Russians