This relationship is evident in-game due to the Khanate's use of Janissary soldiers and Azaps, troops almost exclusively associated with the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman sultan enjoyed veto power over the election of a new khan, and the Ottomans annexed the Crimean coast, but recognized the legitimacy of the khanate rule of the steppes, as the khans were descendants of the famous Genghis Khan. The Khanate became a protectorate of the Ottoman Empire when the Ottomans intervened in the first khan's sons' struggle for power.The territory of the Crimean Khanate starts with the following Template:WFAS, Fortresses, and Villages. Unfortunately, Crimeans do not have any native infantry, only marksmen, so the yataghan is best used by Ottoman Azaps (melee infantry), which are hard to recruit because they are not native to Crimea.Ĭrimean tactics against wagon forts consist of dismounting any ranged troops and firing a barrage of missiles, covering the melee troops' charge inside. This weapon, in combination with a shield, makes Crimean marksmen and Janissaries a force to be reckoned with. It is a knifelike, single-edged blade with a characteristic design. The Masterwork Good Yataghan is the fastest weapon in the game. Ottoman Janissaries (sent by the Ottoman Empire) have been said to be the best marksmen available. Crimean marksmen can wield bow or musket, although they are significantly more accurate and deadly with a bow.

Crimean Khanate is the only faction that has access to shields for all of their classes besides the Polish Mercenaries. All Crimean cavalry is discounted, making it easier to build up large armies. Good elite light infantry and Janissary corps.Ĭrimeans are similar to the Khergit Khanate faction of Warband.

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