--- title: "Vikings in Travian: Legends" description: "Vikings in Travian: Legends" url: https://support.travian.com/en/articles/139-vikings-in-travian-legends collection: "Basic Guides" updated: 2026-10-29 language: en alternates: [tr, ar, pl, de, it, fr, cs, es, pt, ru] --- # Vikings in Travian: Legends Vikings in Travian: Legends The Vikings are fierce warriors, explorers, and conquerors — bringing their own unique structures, hero abilities, and unit traits to _Travian: Northern Legends_. This guide covers everything you need to know about their **special abilities, buildings, hero features, and army composition.** * * * ### Viking Special Abilities and Buildings #### Viking Harbor The Viking Harbor serves as the heart of their expansion — enabling faster and more efficient raids across the seas. - Viking ships travel **24 fields per hour through deep water** (on x1 worlds), faster than the **18 fields per hour** of other tribes. - This speed bonus applies to **raids only** (not attacks or reinforcements). - Construction costs and other details are identical to regular harbors. * * * #### The Barricade The **Barricade** is the Vikings’ defensive wall — solid but not their strongest feature, as Vikings prefer attacking. - **Base defense:** 6 points per level - **Durability:** 3 - **Defensive bonus:** +1.5% per level - **Building cost:** 110 Wood, 170 Clay, 70 Iron, 50 Crop Even though the Vikings are primarily offensive, a few Barricade levels can provide valuable defense for key villages. * * * #### Merchants and Trade Ships Vikings are not just raiders — their merchants ensure a steady flow of resources between settlements.

Type	Speed	Capacity Trade Ship	Capacity Trade Office	Bonus
Merchant	18	750	—	—
Trade Ship	—	—	3000	+10% per level

Their trade ships allow for large-scale resource transport over water, supporting both growth and warfare. * * * ### Viking Hero #### Hero Ability The Viking hero is a powerful leader, capable of turning the tide in conquest. - When leading **attacks or raids**, the hero inflicts **+5% loyalty damage** on enemy villages. - This bonus can **increase by 5 points** with your own _great celebrations_ or **decrease by 5 points** if the defender hosts one. - Standard conquest rules still apply — including same alliance limits, NAPs, capital restrictions, and the need for a chief or Jarl to complete the takeover. > The Viking hero’s loyalty damage applies **before** any administrator’s effect, but the hero **cannot** conquer a village alone (even at 0% loyalty). * * * #### Hero Weapons Each weapon strengthens a specific Viking unit type. Here’s a complete overview:

Weapon	Fighting Strength	Unit Bonus
Hatchet of the Thrall	+250	+3
Axe of the Thrall	+1000	+4
Battle Axe of the Thrall	+4000	+5
Short Sword of the Shield Maiden	+250	+3
Sword of the Shield Maiden	+1000	+4
Long Sword of the Shield Maiden	+4000	+5
Hatchet of the Berserker	+250	+6
Axe of the Berserker	+1000	+8
Battle Axe of the Berserker	+4000	+10
Spear of the Huskarl Riders	+250	+6
Spike of the Huskarl Riders	+1000	+8
Lance of the Huskarl Riders	+4000	+10
Short Sword of the Valkyrie’s Blessing	+250	+6
Sword of the Valkyrie’s Blessing	+1000	+8
Long Sword of the Valkyrie’s Blessing	+4000	+10

* * * ### Viking Units Overview Below is a full summary of all Viking units, including their stats and training requirements.

Unit	Attack	Infantry Def	Cavalry Def	Speed	Crop	Cost (Wood/Clay/Iron/Crop)	Total Cost	Training Time	Building Requirement
Thrall	45	22	5	7	1	95/80/50/40	265	0:13:20	Barracks 1
Shield Maiden	20	50	30	7	1	125/70/85/40	320	0:18:00	Smithy 1, Academy 5
Berserker	70	30	25	5	2	235/220/200/70	725	0:25:50	Smithy 5, Academy 10
Heimdall’s Eye (Scout)	0	10	5	9	1	155/95/50/50	350	0:18:40	Smithy 1, Academy 1
Huskarl Rider	45	95	100	12	2	385/295/290/85	1055	0:44:10	Stable 1, Academy 5
Valkyrie’s Blessing	160	50	75	9	2	475/535/515/100	1625	0:51:00	Stable 10, Academy 5
Ram	65	30	80	4	3	950/325/375/70	1720	1:10:00	Workshop 1, Academy 10
Catapult	50	60	10	3	6	850/1225/625/60	2760	2:30:00	Workshop 10, Academy 15
Jarl (Administrator)	40	40	60	5	4	35,500/26,600/25,000/27,200	114,300	19:35:00	Rally Point 10, Academy 20
Settler	10	80	80	5	1	5800/4600/4800/4800	20,000	8:36:40	Residence or Palace 10

* * * ### The Jarl Jarls are Viking leaders and administrators who command with both wisdom and authority. They are responsible for conquering new villages and expanding your empire. - **Loyalty Reduction:** 15–30% - **Research Cost:** 18,250 Wood / 13,320 Clay / 20,040 Iron / 16,480 Crop - **Research Time:** 5:23:45 Their presence inspires troops and ensures conquered lands integrate smoothly into your kingdom. * * * ### The Berserker’s Unique Ability: _Damage on Death_ Berserkers are deadly attackers who continue to harm enemies even in death. **Ability:** Each Berserker killed while attacking or raiding (not defending) kills **1 enemy unit** in return. - Walls and Watchtower bonuses **do not reduce** this effect. - The ability is calculated **after** the main battle results. - Wounded units still go to the hospital normally. **Formula:** `Surviving defenders (each type) × (Killed Berserkers ÷ Total surviving defenders)` **Example:** If 100 Berserkers die while attacking, and 200 Slave Militias + 100 Druidriders survive: - Total defenders: 300 - 100 ÷ 300 = 0.333 Effect: - 200 × 0.333 = **67 Slave Militias die additionally** - 100 × 0.333 = **33 Druidriders die additionally** * * * ### Summary The Vikings combine **speed, power, and ferocity**, making them a formidable tribe for aggressive players. - **Fast raids** via their unique harbor system - **Devastating offense** with Berserkers and their death damage - **Powerful hero** capable of extra loyalty reduction - **Strong economic logistics** through enhanced trade ships While their defenses are modest, their offensive and naval advantages make the Vikings ideal for players who prefer fast-paced, high-impact gameplay.