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Mount & Blade: Warband Guide

2010 · Medieval sandbox RPG

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GuideWhat you will find
Mounted and foot soldiers clash in a snowy landscape.Factions and troopsChoose troop lines for their battlefield purpose in Native Warband.
A mounted commander faces ordered troops across a snowfield.Combat and siegesUse Native Warband’s directional combat and troop orders effectively.
Armored infantry advance with shields and weapons across grass.Money, food and moraleBuild an income plan before expanding troop numbers and wages.
A dusty stone town contains stairs, flat rooftops and market structures.Companions and kingdomsDevelop specialists and understand the steps toward land and independent rule.
Mounted and foot soldiers clash in a snowy landscape.CharactersIdentify the principal Mount & Blade: Warband characters and their connections.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Keep wages and food coveredA larger army needs a sustainable weekly budget and regular supplies.
Use troop groupsPlace infantry, ranged units and cavalry for their different jobs.
Assign party skills deliberatelyThe best relevant specialist helps the group; Trainer works differently.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
JeremusCompanion with medical strengthsA useful foundation for the party’s recovery and casualty-reduction skills.
BorchaCompanion with scouting strengthsCan support travel and awareness on the campaign map.
ArtimennerEngineer companionA useful starting point for engineering and siege support.
LezalitMilitary-minded companionA potential trainer and combatant.
YmiraYoung companionOffers room to develop a chosen support role.
King HarlausSwadian monarchOne of the rulers competing for Calradia.
Lady Isolla of SunoSwadian claimantOffers a claimant-rebellion route against Harlaus.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Factions and troopsRecruit from the faction’s villages →

Pictures All pictures →

Mounted and foot soldiers clash in a snowy landscape.
Mounted and foot soldiers clash in a snowy landscape.
A mounted commander faces ordered troops across a snowfield.
A mounted commander faces ordered troops across a snowfield.
Armored infantry advance with shields and weapons across grass.
Armored infantry advance with shields and weapons across grass.
A dusty stone town contains stairs, flat rooftops and market structures.
A dusty stone town contains stairs, flat rooftops and market structures.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Mount & Blade: Warband: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com