The desert lords of the Aserai have the formidable Mamelukes (ranged cavalry) and the Aserai Veteran Infantry: The Sturgian special unit - the Druzhinnik Champion - is also a heavy cavalry unit: They’ve got awesome anti-infantry options such as Sturgian Veteran Warrior and the two-hander-wielding Ulfhednar: The Sturgians are akin to the Germanic and Viking warriors of old.

Vlandia also has the powerful Banner Knight heavy cavalry unit: In fact, Battania is the only culture that has a ranged special unit:įar to the west, the Vlandians are your medieval Frenchmen with great anti-cavalry units like the Vlandian Voulgier and the tough crossbowmen, the Sharpshooters: These longbow users are some of the best ranged infantry in the game. The unique unit that far outclasses everyone else, however, is the Battanian Fian Champion. The Battanians are akin to the Celtic tribes of Europe with the fairly average Falxmen leading the charge:

Their special units are the heavily-armored (and ridiculously good) Imperial Elite Cataphracts: The faction also has several of the best heavy infantry units (the Legionary, Menavliaton, and Triarii), and great ranged troops (Palatine Guard and Sergeant Crossbowmen). The EmpireĪll three Roman Empire-esque factions (the ones led by Lucon, Garios, and Rhagaea) share similar units. If you want to compare and contrast the stats of various units, you can view this detailed spreadsheet from r/MountandBlade Redditor Dupa-Ya-Sha. Remember that different factions or cultures also have their own unique units including special types. You can easily check the unit upgrade trees in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord by right-clicking on a unit’s portrait either in your party screen or encyclopedia (N). Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord – The best units for each culture or faction

For more information, check out our Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord guides and features hub. Note: This guide is intended for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord‘s early access stage. This guide discusses the troop trees for each culture or faction, special units, and how to recruit them. Of course, you need to find the best units and troops as well. At its very core is your capability to manage your armies and continue your conquests. Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is a massive game.

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