Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord is a massive medieval sandbox for you to tell whatever story you want; here are some tips to get started.
Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord gives players full freedom to play the game, however they want right off the bat. While the tutorial teaches you the basics of movement and combat, there is so much else going on in the world to know about and engage with.
The sandbox style of the game lets players turn a playthrough around at any time, but there are a few things that can be done early on to set yourself up for success. Here are some tips for those just getting started. Fight In Tournaments
Armor carries over into tournaments, helping give you an upper hand.
Place wagers on yourself to also earn money while fighting.
At the start of the game, your clan will be level 1 and you’ll have a small party. Before making any big moves and joining a kingdom, travel around the world to every major city and compete in tournaments. Tournaments not only give you a safe place to practice your combat but also a great place for early-game Renown.
Renown determines the level of your clan, along with the number of companions you can have and your party size. Should you win in tournaments, you’ll also get very high-tier weapons and armor to quickly outfit yourself and your companions with some of the best gear in the game. As long as you’re not affiliated with a kingdom, you can travel freely and even compete in multiple tournaments in a single day. Focus On Mounted Troops At First
Mounted troops excel in combat in open spaces.
Move faster than all other parties in combat.
Mounted Troops heavily determine the speed of your party. Early on you can only have a small party, and making sure they are mostly mounted troops will allow you to quickly travel the overworld and make the most out of your limited resources.
Many of your battles will be with various bandit groups who will get destroyed by mounted units, and perfect for running to various cities to get to the next tournament.
