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title: "Introduction"
description: "Introduction"
url: https://support.travian.com/en/articles/2-introduction
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updated: 2026-10-25
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# Introduction

Introduction

Welcome to **Travian: Legends**, a deep strategy game filled with complex mechanics and long-term planning. It may feel overwhelming at first, but this knowledge base will help you understand the basics and prepare you for the months of gameplay ahead.

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## **Before You Start**

Travian: Legends rounds last several months. Your first playthrough might be shorter—treat it as practice. Don’t hesitate to restart if things go wrong. Each new beginning becomes much easier as you learn the mechanics.

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## **Game Modes**

There are multiple gameworld versions and speeds. For your first game, it’s recommended to choose a **regular x1 gameworld** in your region. You can play on **multiple gameworlds**, but you cannot have **two avatars on the same one**.

-   [Game Versions And Speed](https://support.travian.com/articles/20)
    

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## **Tribes**

Travian has **seven different tribes**, each with its own playstyle. Learning their strengths will help you choose the tribe that matches how you want to play.

-   [The Tribes and Their Advantages](https://support.travian.com/articles/3)
    
-   [The Vikings and Their Advantages](https://support.travian.com/articles/4)
    
-   [The Romans and Their Advantages](https://support.travian.com/articles/5)
    
-   [The Huns and Their Advantages](https://support.travian.com/articles/7)
    
-   [The Gauls and Their Advantages](https://support.travian.com/articles/6)
    
-   [The Teutons and Their Advantages](https://support.travian.com/articles/8)
    
-   [The Egyptians and Their Advantages](https://support.travian.com/articles/9)
    
-   [The Spartans and Their Advantages](https://support.travian.com/articles/10)
    

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## **Multiplayer**

Travian is a **multiplayer strategy game**, and cooperation with others is essential. Find allies early and join a good alliance to learn, grow, and protect yourself.

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## **Growth**

To become valuable to an alliance, focus on developing your avatar:

-   Improve your **economy**
    
-   Increase **resource production**
    
-   Grow your **army**
    
-   Found **new villages**
    

Task rewards and daily quests help you progress efficiently.

-   [Task System](https://support.travian.com/articles/17)
    
-   [Daily Quests](https://support.travian.com/articles/16)
    

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## **Defence**

Some players will target you for resources. In the beginning, you are protected, but later you need to be prepared:

-   Hide your troops when outnumbered
    
-   Choose your fights carefully
    
-   Join an alliance for stronger protection
    

-   [Beginner's Protection](https://support.travian.com/articles/12)
    
-   [Troop Evasion](https://support.travian.com/articles/15)
    

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## **Play Together**

You can’t be online 24/7. Adding a **sitter** or playing with a **dual** helps manage your avatar. Choose trustworthy people—poorly chosen sitters or duals can cause significant damage.

-   [Interacting with others](https://support.travian.com/articles/11)
    
-   [Sitters and Duals](https://support.travian.com/articles/14)
    

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## **Fight**

Combat is an important part of the game. Before attacking, you can test battle outcomes using the **combat simulator**, which lets you adjust troop numbers and compositions to see possible results.

-   [Combat Simulator](https://support.travian.com/articles/18)
    

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## **Mistakes**

Many actions in Travian are permanent. Only a few can be cancelled, so always think before acting—this is a strategy game.

-   [Canceling Actions](https://support.travian.com/articles/19)
    

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## **Knowledge Base**

Once you master the basics, explore the rest of the knowledge base:

-   [Basic Gameplay](https://support.travian.com/collections/66) explains the core mechanics.
    
-   [Advanced Gameplay](https://support.travian.com/collections/73) contains more detailed systems and late-game concepts.
    
-   [Around the Game](https://support.travian.com/collections/80) includes information about technical topics, premium features, payments, and rule-related topics.
    

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## **Ready to Begin?**

When you feel comfortable, [jump in and start your journey.](https://www.travian.com/)