you might build up skills later through gameplay, so you don’t need to fully maximise a skill.
you’re free to check out ourBannerlord character creationguide for more details on how skills work.
hit the icon highlighted, then hit the perk you want to choose to unlock that perk.
verify you confirm with the button at the bottom of the screen to lock in the perk.
If you beat the veteran soldier without getting hit, you’re good enough for armed combat.
Try the arena as much as possible too for more real-world combat experience.
Pick up items while you’re fighting to replenish your arrows or javelins.
You’ll get a small amount of gold for achieving certain milestones per practice session.
When using bows, the reticle will shrink, then expand again if you hold it down too long.
have a go at time your shot as the reticle gets to its smallest point.
They’re good for keeping distance in melee combat.
You’ll do much more damage.
Don’t neglect your troops!
Don’t charge into battle on your own.
You have an army at your disposal, so verify you use the function keys to command yourtroops.
Having some ranged troops and some melee troops in your entourage makes for the ideal balance.
you could use this paused state to plan ahead.
Be aware of the terrain
Movement on horseback through forests will be slower than on grassland.
Don’t waste too much time pursuing looters if your horses can’t catch up to them.
You’ll just tire out your army and get no progress.
Keep morale high
Keep the morale of your party high by winning battles and maintaining food supplies.
If you have low morale, your troops may desert you.
Food variety directly affects your troop morale.
They’re a good source of income should you complete them.
Sell your loot to get a small injection of cash.
Look around for the best price on high-value goods.
Build relationships with key nobles
Lords are a particularly good source of income if you complete quests.
Lords can occasionally be found in castles.
you’ve got the option to then track the settlement they were last spotted at.
This is useful for if you’re trying to find nobles.
Upgrade your army
Upgrading your armies is vital to making them strong.
They gain experience in battles and you’re able to spend gold to upgrade your army.
Recruiting people to your army and looting horses from bandits increases your carry limit.
That’s all for this whistle-stop tour of Bannerlord for new players!
