Unfortunately, you won’t have a lot of control over what the AI does. The other vassal lords you don’t select, meanwhile, will form their own armies or parties. Don’t forget that assembling armies and keeping morale high also boosts your Leadership skill. Fast forward, and you should be able to field hundreds of troops once you’re a vassal or, even better, as a ruler of your own kingdom.Īnyway, being a vassal or a ruler allows you to attach new armies to yours by spending a bit of influence (seen above). Your initial army might not seem much early on in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, so your goal is to increase your party’s size via your clan rank and the Steward skill. Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord – Battle tactics, armies, and tips Army creation and cohesion 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. In this guide, we discuss their practical application during battles via tactics/commands, formations, and the creation of armies. Previously, we’ve talked about the top-tier units as well as skills and perks that you can level-up in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord.

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