Janissary Counters and Strengths in Age of Empires 2
Janissary
Powder UnitsThe Janissary is a Powder Units in Age of Empires 2. It is strong against Militia, Spearman, and Eagle Warrior, but countered by Archer, Skirmisher, and Bombard Cannon.
Janissary Stats
35HP
17Attack
7Range
1Melee Armor
0Pierce Armor
0.96SpeedCost
60 Food 
55 Gold
60 Food 55 Gold Upgrades & Technologies
University
ChemistryHow to Counter the Janissary
The Janissary has 8 strong counters and is strong against 11 units. Use the lists below to learn what beats it in Age of Empires 2.
✔ Best Units Against Janissary
These units counter the Janissary effectively.
Archer
Skirmisher
Bombard Cannon
Scorpion
Mangonel
Huskarl
Condottiero
Samurai ✘ Worst Units Against Janissary
The Janissary is strong against these — avoid sending them in.
Militia
Spearman
Eagle Warrior
Jaguar Warrior
Woad Raider
Shotel Warrior
Throwing Axeman
Karambit Warrior
Gbeto
Teutonic Knight
Berserk 5 Tips to Counter the Janissary Line
1
They have a longer base range than standard Hand Cannoneers making them deadly early on.[7]
2
Skirmishers counter them effectively due to their naturally high pierce armor.[2]
3
They do not require the Chemistry upgrade to be created allowing for fast Castle Age pushes.
4
Their base accuracy is relatively low so they work best when firing into large groups.
5
Protect them with light cavalry to prevent enemy skirmishers and siege from wiping them out.
