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Army of Poachers

By
Scott Peers

How to Start Army of Poachers

When you speak to a relevant NPC, you will have the option to choose the dialogue: ‘I heard you may need some help with a problem?’. The NPC will explain the situation, and you will be able to choose whether to send one of your companions along with 12 men to deal with the poachers, or whether you will lead the attack. If you choose to send your companion, you will need to wait a few days before they are returned to you. The quest shouldn’t prove to be difficult for them, so long as you provide them with decent troops. If you choose to lead the attack yourself, you will need to wait until midnight.

(1 of 4) When speaking with the merchant, ask him about whether he needs help with a problem.

In this case, we need to travel to Montos to find and defeat the poachers. The location of the poachers will be different depending on where you accepted the quest, but you can always check your quest log to be reminded of where to go. It will be nearby and so should be easy to find, but if you’re having difficulty you can always open the encyclopedia (Press ‘N’ on the keyboard by default) and search for the name of the village, town or castle. This will provide you with a more detailed description of where the poachers can be found in relation to other settlements.

When you reach the location of the poachers, you will need to wait until midnight before you can click on the settlement and find the option to engage them. You won’t be able to see the exact time in Bannerlord, but you can view the circular indicator in the bottom centre of the screen for a rough idea. Essentially, whenever you see the moon in view, you will be able to enter the village.

(1 of 4) When you reach the settlement, you will have the option to engage the poachers immediately or negotiate with them.

Kill the Poachers, or Persuade Them to Leave

When you click on the location around midnight, you will be given two options. You can either talk to the poachers to negotiate with them, or you can immediately engage them in battle. If you have enough strong troops to defeat the poachers, this outcome will provide you with the most reward. However, if you’re not confident in battle or would rather speak with the poachers for any other reason, you can use your skills in Charm, Honor, Valor, Mercy, Calculating, and Roguery to persuade them to leave.

Negotiating with the poachers will earn you the basic monetary reward of 1,250 denars from the merchant and will also slightly improve your negotiating ability in the relevant skill that you have chosen. However, it will mean that you won’t be able to take any of the loot from the poachers, and more importantly, you won’t be able to retrieve the leather that they’ve been hoarding. The leather will easily sell for over 1,000 denars even at a location with an average price, but you can get close to 2,000 if you find a settlement where the selling price is high. In addition, if you fight the poachers you will be able to sell some of them as prisoners.

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    TaleWorlds Entertainment
  • Platforms,
    PC, Steam
  • Genre
    Action RPG, Sandbox, Strategy
  • Guide Release
    23 April 2020
  • Last Updated
    21 December 2022
    Version History
  • Guide Author
    Scott Peers

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The empire of Calradia is plagued by inner conflict, tearing the structure of the old order as new lines are drawn on the map. The chaos creates a dangerous world, with opportunities to capitalise on the uncertainty of the future. Control trade routes to manipulate production and distribution of resources, join factions to gain renown and influence world politics, or create your own clan to build a world of your own. Whatever path you choose, this guide will help you to understand the intricacies of the Bannerlord economy, combat, factions, skills and perks, tactics, troop types, character builds, smithing system, quests, and much more to ensure that you are never left wondering what to do next, or how you might go about doing it. The guide covers:

  • A guide for campaign Quests, including main and side quests
  • A detailed guide covering the Combat system, includes basic and advanced techniques for different weapons
  • Guide to combat Tactics, includes how to organise troops on the battlefield and simulation battles
  • Guides for how to quickly gain Renown and Influence in Calradia
  • A Character Development guide to Factions, Skills, Companions, and Marriage
  • A guide covering Character Builds for different combat styles such as melee, mounted, and ranged
  • A comprehensive guide to all Perks associated with combat and governance
  • A detailed Army Troop Types guide including how to get the Best Troops of Each Type
  • An Economy guide covering How to Make Money quickly through raiding, conquest, and trading
  • A list of Recommended Mods for the campaign and battles!

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