Turks — Civilization Overview

Gunpowder civilization

Turks emblem

The Turks are a Gunpowder civilization in Age of Empires 2. Their unique unit is the Janissary. Below is the full civilization overview — bonuses, team bonus, unique units and unique technologies, straight from the game data.

Civilization Bonuses

  • Gold miners work +25% faster
  • Scout Cavalry-line +1 pierce armor and upgrades free
  • Chemistry free; Gunpowder technologies costs -50%
  • Gunpowder Units +25% HP

Team Bonus

Gunpowder Units train +25% faster

Unique Units

Janissary
Janissary · Foot Gunner Turkish unique Foot Gunner with powerful attack. Strong vs. Infantry. Weak vs. Archery Units and Skirmishers.

Unique Technologies

Sipahi Mounted Archers +20 HP
Artillery Bombard Towers, Bombard Cannons, Cannon Galleons +2 range

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