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Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

Best Combat Companions

By
Scott Peers

M&B II Bannerlord: Best Combat Companions

Exceptional Companions

Companion Epithet One-Handed Two-Handed Polearm Bow Crossbow Throwing Athletics Riding
Blacktooth 150 130 130 125 80 130 130 100
Of the Brotherhood 150 150 150 25 100 100 100 100
The Swift 150 150 150 125 100 100 100 100

Best Melee Companions

Companion Epithet One-Handed Two-Handed Polearm Bow Crossbow Throwing Athletics Riding
The Golden 180 0 190 0 0 150 0 170
The Boar 160 0 170 0 0 0 0 0
Ironbelly 160 0 0 0 0 130 130 0
Ironeye 160 0 170 0 0 0 0 0
The Hyena 160 0 170 0 0 0 0 0
The Swordsman 150 200 170 0 0 0 110 0
Coalbiter 150 200 170 0 0 0 110 0
The Loud 130 120 140 130 90 0 0 0
The Silent 130 120 140 0 0 0 90 130
The Wronged 130 25 25 0 0 110 110 0
Fairhair 130 0 140 0 0 0 0 0
The Butcher 130 0 0 0 0 110 110 0
The Prince 130 0 0 0 0 110 110 0
The Bull 120 170 140 0 0 0 90 0
Breakskull 120 170 140 0 0 0 90 0
The Shieldmaiden 120 170 140 0 0 0 90 0
The Falcon 120 0 130 0 0 110 0 130
Horsethief 120 0 130 0 0 110 0 130
The Huntress 120 0 0 0 140 0 0 0
The Spicevendor 120 0 0 0 140 0 0 0
The Black 120 0 0 160 0 0 90 0
The Grizzled 120 0 0 0 140 0 0 0
The Hawk 120 0 0 130 0 0 0 120
The Brave 100 90 110 0 0 0 70 110
The Wanderer 100 0 110 0 0 0 0 0
The Fish 100 0 0 0 0 90 90 0
Longknife 100 0 0 0 0 90 90 0
The Robber 100 0 0 0 0 90 90 0
The Smith 90 140 80 55 40 60 60 60
Barrelchest 90 140 110 0 0 0 70 0
The Lucky 90 140 110 0 0 0 70 0

Best Ranged Companions

Companion Epithet One-Handed Two-Handed Polearm Bow Crossbow Throwing Athletics Riding
Of the Wastes 0 150 0 185 0 0 110 0
The Black 120 0 0 160 0 0 90 0
Cowthief 0 90 0 135 0 0 70 0
The Ragged 90 0 0 135 0 0 70 0
The Accursed 90 0 0 135 0 0 70 0
The Loud 130 120 140 130 90 0 0 0
The Hawk 120 0 0 130 0 0 0 120
The Grey Falcon 90 0 0 105 0 0 0 100
The Fatherless 90 0 0 105 0 0 0 100
The Huntress 120 0 0 0 140 0 0 0
The Spicevendor 120 0 0 0 140 0 0 0
The Grizzled 120 0 0 0 140 0 0 0
The Engineer 90 0 0 0 120 0 0 0
Of the Hills 90 0 0 0 120 0 0 0
The Knowing 60 0 0 0 100 0 0 0
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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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