Civilization comparison · AoE3: DE 100.19.18309
Ottomans vs Swedes
Ottomans and Swedes share 11 of their regular units and 66 Home City cards. Ottomans start worth 1,150 resources and train 20 kinds of units; Swedes start worth 1,150 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.
SwedesStart worth 1,150 · 1 Crates of Food, 3 Cords of Wood, 1 Explorer, 6 Settler, 1 Tiny Crate of Food
Civilization bonus: Torps gather nearby resources. Jaeger and Black Rider mercenaries can always be recruited from the Tavern. Mercenary shipments are cheaper and arrive more quickly. Advanced improvements available at the Arsenal. Royal guard units: Pikeman (Dalkarl) and Hakkapelit (Drabant) Unique units: Carolean, Leather Cannon and Hakkapelit
Units only one of them has
Only Swedes
Cavalry
Artillery
Ship
Both: Culverin, Falconet, Fishing Boat, Frigate, Galleon, Monitor, Mortar, Settler, Surgeon, Horse Artillery, Petard.
Best age-up per age
| Age | Ottomans | Swedes |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Age |  The Naturalist ≈ 500 | The Naturalist ≈ 500 |
| Fortress Age |  The Scout ≈ 800 | The Marksman ≈ 800 |
| Industrial Age |  The Grand Vizier ≈ 1,200 | The King's Musketeer ≈ 1,000 |
| 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
99
only Ottomans
66
in both decks
106
only Swedes