--- title: "The Gauls and Their Advantages" description: "The Gauls and Their Advantages" url: https://support.travian.com/en/articles/6-the-gauls-and-their-advantages collection: "Tribes" updated: 2026-10-26 language: en alternates: [pl, de, fr, tr, cs, es, it, ar, pt, ru] --- # The Gauls and Their Advantages The Gauls and Their Advantages ### Overview The **Gauls** are the most peace-loving and balanced of all the tribes. Their troops are **highly trained in defensive tactics**, making them strong defenders and difficult targets for raiders. However, their **legendary cavalry speed** also allows skilled players to surprise opponents with swift counterattacks and raids. This tribe offers **flexible gameplay** — capable of both offense and defense, teamwork or solo play, infantry or cavalry strategies. > The Gauls are an excellent choice for **beginners**, thanks to their strong defenses and **natural protection against raids**. * * * ### Playstyle Tips - Ideal for **new players** who want to learn both defense and offense safely. - Focus early on **defensive building upgrades** (like the Palisade) to deter attacks. - Use the **Trapper** to capture enemy troops and protect your resources. - Take advantage of your **speed bonus** to strike or reinforce faster than any other tribe. - When expanding, build on your **cheap settlers** and balanced economy to grow quickly. * * * ### Special Features

Speed Bonus	Gaul troops are the fastest units in the game.
Palisade	Provides a moderate defense bonus, stronger than the Teutons’ wall but weaker than the Romans’.
Merchants	Carry 750 resources at a speed of 24 fields/hour — the fastest traders in the game.
Cranny Size	Crannies protect 1.5× more resources from raids compared to other tribes. Hiding Resources and & Cranny
Siege Weapons	More expensive than those of other tribes.
Settlers	Cheaper to train, allowing for faster expansion.
Chieftain	Lowers enemy village loyalty by 20–25%.
Special Building – Trapper	Captures enemy troops attacking your village. Excellent for early defense. Trapper
Hero Bonus	Gains +5 speed when mounted (scaled with gameworld speed).