One of the first and most important decisions in Travian: Legends is choosing your tribe. Each tribe has its own unique strengths, weaknesses, and playstyle. Picking the right one will depend on whether you prefer attacking, defending, supporting allies, or growing steadily.
This guide will help you understand what each tribe offers so you can make the best choice for your journey.
A fearsome new addition to Travian: Legends, the Vikings are strong raiders with powerful infantry and efficient cavalry.
Highlights:
Berserkers: Deal massive damage and always take down at least one enemy when attacking, but eat twice as much crop.
Valkyries: Heavy cavalry that only consume 2 crop per unit, making them very efficient.
Specials: Barricade (defensive bonus), fast raid ships, Jarl (reduces enemy loyalty by 15–30%), hero reduces loyalty by 5%.
Merchants: Carry 750 resources, move at 18 fields/hour.
Best for players who love aggressive raiding and efficient early attacks.
The most beginner-friendly tribe, Romans are versatile and strong in both attack and defense, though their units take longer and cost more to train.
Highlights:
Can build resource fields and buildings simultaneously.
Elite infantry, but weak cavalry defense.
Specials: Horse Drinking Trough (reduces cavalry crop consumption), strong city wall.
Merchants: Carry 500 resources, move at 16 fields/hour.
Senator: Reduces loyalty by 20–30%.
Hero: Gains +100 strength per point invested (instead of 80).
Best for new players who want balance and flexibility.
Peace-loving but versatile, Gauls are great defenders and have the fastest units in the game. Perfect for players who want flexibility and a safer start.
Highlights:
Fastest units in Travian.
Strong defense, weaker offense.
Specials: Palisade wall, Trapper (captures enemy troops), extra-large crannies (1.5× protection).
Merchants: Carry 750 resources, move at 24 fields/hour.
Cheap settlers, but expensive siege weapons.
Chieftain: Reduces loyalty by 20–25%.
Hero: +5 speed when mounted.
Great for beginners who want defense, speed, and flexibility.
The most aggressive tribe, Teutons are feared raiders with cheap, fast-produced troops and high carrying capacity.
Highlights:
Best raiders with fast and cheap troop training.
Weak discipline and slower units overall.
Specials: Brewery (increases attack power), Earth Wall (hard to destroy but weak defense).
Merchants: Carry 1000 resources, move at 12 fields/hour.
Chief: Reduces loyalty by 20–25%.
Hero: Provides a plunder bonus (20% cranny dip).
Best for offensive and experienced players who enjoy constant raiding.
Masters of mounted combat, the Huns are aggressive raiders with devastating cavalry but weak defenses. Recommended for experienced players.
Highlights:
Fast, powerful cavalry, but poor defensive units.
Specials: Command Center (extra expansion), weak Makeshift Wall.
Merchants: Carry 500 resources, move at 20 fields/hour.
Logades: Reduces loyalty by 15–30%.
Hero: Gives +3 speed to mounted armies.
Best for veterans who prefer aggressive raiding and expansion.
Masters of economy and defense, Egyptians are strong builders with high resource production. They can train armies quickly and cheaply.
Highlights:
Cheap and fast basic units.
Strong defensive troops and a durable Stone Wall.
Weak in offense.
Specials: Waterworks (increases oasis bonus).
Merchants: Carry 750 resources, move at 16 fields/hour.
Nomarch: Reduces loyalty by 20–25%.
Hero: Boosts resource production.
Great for both beginners and experienced players who want economic power and strong defense.
A late-game powerhouse, Spartans focus on military excellence with expensive but efficient troops.
Highlights:
Very strong units, efficient in crop use.
Troops are slow and costly to train, but powerful in battle.
Specials: Asclepeion (restores up to 60% of lost troops), weak Defensive Wall.
Merchants: Carry 500 resources, move at 14 fields/hour.
Ephor: Reduces loyalty by 20–25%.
Hero: Gains +50% strength from Spartan weapons, and these weapons also buff Spartan troops.
Best for advanced players who aim for strength in the later stages of the game.
There is no single “best” tribe — the right choice depends on your playstyle:
New to the game? Romans or Gauls.
Love raiding? Teutons, Huns, or Vikings.
Prefer defense and economy? Egyptians or Gauls.
Long-term dominance? Spartans.
Take your time exploring each tribe — every choice will change your Travian journey!
