In Travian: Legends, there are several ways to reduce troop crop consumption, allowing you to maintain larger armies without running out of food.
These reductions come from specific artefacts, World Wonder mechanics, or tribe-exclusive buildings.
Ways to Reduce Crop Consumption
1. Diet Control Artefact
The Diet Control Artefact decreases the crop consumption of all your troops, both at home and abroad.
Depending on the artefact’s size, the reduction is between 25% and 50%.
Small Artefact: 25% reduction
Large or Unique Artefact: 50% reduction
Applies to all units from villages owned by the player with the active artefact.
Learn more: Artefacts
2. World Wonder Villages
When construction plans appear during the endgame, all troops stationed in a World Wonder (WW) village consume only 50% of their usual crop.
This mechanic applies automatically and is essential for maintaining large WW defense armies.
Learn more: World Wonder
3. Horse Drinking Trough (Romans Only)
The Horse Drinking Trough is a Roman-exclusive building that reduces crop consumption and training time for cavalry units.
Effects per level:
−1% cavalry training time per level
At specific levels, cavalry units consume 1 less crop each:
Level 10: Equites Legati (scouts) consume 1 crop less
Level 15: Equites Imperatoris consume 1 crop less
Level 20: Equites Caesaris consume 1 crop less
Summary
| Method | Effect | Applicable To |
|---|---|---|
| Diet Control Artefact | 25–50% reduced crop consumption | Player’s entire army |
| World Wonder Village | 50% reduced consumption | All units in the WW village |
| Horse Drinking Trough | Faster cavalry training, less crop usage for Roman cavalry | Roman villages only |
Tips
Combine the Diet Control Artefact with a Horse Drinking Trough for maximum crop efficiency.
Use World Wonder villages to host large armies during the endgame.
Always maintain sufficient granary space, especially after troop merges or reinforcements arrive.