--- title: "The Teutons and Their Advantages" description: "The Teutons and Their Advantages" url: https://support.travian.com/en/articles/8-the-teutons-and-their-advantages collection: "Tribes" updated: 2026-10-26 language: en alternates: [pl, de, fr, tr, cs, es, it, ar, ru, pt] --- # The Teutons and Their Advantages The Teutons and Their Advantages ### Overview The **Teutons** are the most aggressive and fearless of all the tribes. Their warriors are infamous for their **rage in battle** and relentless **pillage raids**. Unafraid of death, they roam the lands in overwhelming numbers, striking fear into their enemies. While Teutonic troops lack the discipline and organization of the **Romans** and **Gauls**, they make up for it with sheer **ferocity and numbers**. Their units are **cheap to train**, **fast to produce**, and have **excellent carrying capacity**, making them ideal for **early-game raiding** and **constant aggression**. > The Teutons are a great choice for **offense-minded and experienced players** who enjoy fast-paced, high-pressure gameplay focused on raiding and domination. * * * ### Playstyle Tips - Focus on **raiding early and often** — your troops are cheap, expendable, and perfect for resource theft. - Use your **Brewery** to increase your attack power when planning major assaults. - Your **Earth Wall** is hard to destroy but offers limited defense — rely on offense, not fortifications. - Keep your hero active in raids to benefit from the **Cranny dip bonus**. - Be prepared to expand aggressively — Teutons thrive when they maintain constant pressure on enemies. * * * ### Special Features

Earth Wall	Nearly indestructible, but provides only a small defensive bonus.
Merchants	Can carry 1,000 resources at a speed of 12 fields/hour.
Troops	Cheap, fast to train, and have the best carrying capacity in the game.
Chief	The Teutonic administrator; lowers enemy village loyalty by 20–25%.
Special Building – Brewery	Increases attacking strength of Teutonic troops. (Note: cannot build Residence, Palace, or Command Center in the same village.) Brewery
Hero Bonus	Gains +20% Cranny dip (Plunder bonus) for all troops attacking with the hero, allowing you to steal more resources from enemies. Hiding Resources & Cranny

* * * ### Strategy Summary **Strengths:** Cheap and fast troops, best raiders in the game, strong early aggression. **Weaknesses:** Weak defense and slower units; struggles in prolonged defensive wars. > If you enjoy **relentless offense, early domination, and overwhelming your enemies through numbers**, the Teutons are the tribe for you.