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Romans, Teutons or Gauls: which tribe is best for me?

Romans build faster and have strong infantry; Teutons have cheap troops that carry a lot and beat crannies; Gauls are the best defenders, the fastest, with a double cranny and traps.
RomansTeutonsGauls
StyleAll-round, good for new playersAggressive raiderDefensive, fast
SpecialBuild a field and a building at the same timeEnemy cranny hides only 80% against themOwn cranny hides twice as much; Trapper
WallCity Wall: +3% per levelEarth Wall: +2% per level, very hard to ramPalisade: +2.5% per level
MerchantsCarry 500, speed 16Carry 1,000, speed 12Carry 750, speed 24
Chief lowers loyalty20-30% (Senator)20-25% (Chief)20-25% (Chieftain)
Tribe buildingHorse Drinking TroughBreweryTrapper

You choose the tribe when you register. It cannot be changed.

See the tips for Romans, Teutons and Gauls.

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  • Which troops attack, defend, scout or conquer? Troops & trainingEach tribe has 10 units: fighting infantry and cavalry, a scout, a ram, a catapult, a chief and settlers. Use attack units to attack and raid, defence units to defend.
  • Tips for Romans Strategy & tipsUse the double build queue all the time, raid with Equites Imperatoris, attack with Imperians, and enjoy the strongest wall.
  • Tips for Teutons Strategy & tipsRaid early and often with cheap Clubswingers, beat crannies, and build big hammers of Axemen and Teutonic Knights.
  • Tips for Gauls Strategy & tipsDefend cheaply with Phalanx and traps, raid far with Theutates Thunders, and use your doubled cranny.

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