Travian Follow Home Calculator

In Travian, the Follow Home strategy involves sending troops from your main village to your capital or another secure location to protect resources and defend against raids. This calculator helps you determine the optimal number of troops to send based on your village's defense needs and available troops.

What is Follow Home in Travian?

Follow Home is a defensive strategy where you send troops from your main village to your capital or another secure location to protect resources and defend against raids. This strategy helps you:

Protect your main village from being raided
Secure resources that can't be transported back quickly
Free up troops in your main village for other missions
Create a secondary defense line for your empire

The effectiveness of Follow Home depends on several factors including your village's defense, the distance to your capital, and the types of troops you have available.

How to Calculate Follow Home Strategy

The optimal number of troops to send on Follow Home depends on several factors. The basic formula is:

Follow Home Troop Calculation Formula

Number of Troops = (Defense Needed × Protection Factor) / (Troop Strength × Coverage Factor)

Where:

Defense Needed = Estimated attack power of potential raiders
Protection Factor = 1.2 (standard) or higher for critical resources
Troop Strength = Average attack power of your troops
Coverage Factor = 1.5 (standard) or higher for longer distances

For a more precise calculation, consider these additional factors:

Your village's current defense points
The distance between your village and capital
The types of troops available (spearmen, swordsmen, archers)
Your server's troop speed and attack/defense ratios

Use the calculator on the right to input your specific values and get a customized recommendation.

Example Calculation

Let's say you have a village with 100 defense points and you want to protect it against a potential raid with 500 attack points. You have spearmen available with 10 attack points each.

Using the formula:

Example Calculation

Number of Troops = (500 × 1.2) / (10 × 1.5) = 600 / 15 = 40 spearmen

This means you should send 40 spearmen on Follow Home to adequately protect your village. The calculator will provide more precise recommendations based on your specific situation.

Follow Home Strategy Tips

To maximize the effectiveness of your Follow Home strategy:

Send troops in groups rather than all at once to avoid detection
Use a mix of troops with different speeds to create a staggered defense
Consider sending resources along with your troops to maintain production
Monitor your capital's defense regularly to adjust your Follow Home strategy
Use scouts to detect incoming raids before they reach your capital

Pro Tip

Combine Follow Home with other defensive strategies like building walls and training defensive troops to create a comprehensive defense system.

FAQ

How often should I adjust my Follow Home strategy?

You should review and adjust your Follow Home strategy at least once a week, or more frequently if you notice changes in your village's defense or incoming raid threats.

Can I use Follow Home on multiple villages?

Yes, you can implement Follow Home on multiple villages, but be mindful of the travel time and resource consumption. Focus on protecting your most valuable resources first.

What happens if my Follow Home troops are attacked?

If your Follow Home troops are attacked, they will be lost. This is why it's important to calculate the optimal number of troops based on your defense needs and potential threats.