Janissary (Civ4)

The Janissary is the unique unit of the Ottoman civilization.
== Strategy ==
Compared to the Musketman, which this unit replaces, the Janissary is 25% more effective against Archers, Melee units and Mounted units.
=== Using Janissaries ===
Janissaries are extremely effective against any pre-Renaissance unit. For this reason, it's recommended to get Gunpowder as soon as possible, before any opponents so you have the upper hand against anything they send at you.
The bonus against Mounted units ensures your lands are mostly safe from pillaging, and any fast response to your Janissaries will be compromised. The bonus against Melee units helps defend your cities, and deepens the divide between Maceman and Musketman strength. Finally, the bonus against Archery units makes the Janissaries highly effective attacking units.
=== Against Janissaries ===
Despite the Janissaries' +25% against Mounted units, they are slightly less effective than Pikemen against mounted units. Knights may be ideal to attack them. Once you research Gunpowder, the Ottomans lose their advantage - promote Musketmen in Pinch and you can stop their upper hand.
Additionally, as the Ottomans will probably rush towards Gunpowder, they'll have missed out some other key technologies along the way and are likely to be picking them up - with a war-torn economy. There's a fair chance you can beat them to Riflemen.
== Civilopedia entry ==
== See also ==
* Janissary in other games
Category:Ottoman