Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord Troop Trees (2024)

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24 October 2022 | By Bogdan Robert Mateș

Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord Troop Trees (1)

Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord troop trees are handy tools not only for keeping tabs on which faction can field which units but also their possible upgrade paths.

To help with getting familiar with Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord’s units, here are all the faction troop trees you can currently find in-game.

Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord Troop Trees

Vlandia Troop Trees

  • Sprout -> Sapling -> Arboreal
  • Boar Novice -> Boar Veteran -> Boar Champion
  • Dignified Contender
  • Guard
  • Poacher
  • Vlandian Armed Trader
  • Vlandian Squire -> Vlandian Gallant -> Vlandian Knight -> Vlandian Champion -> Vlandian Banner Knight
  • Vlandian Recruit
    • Vlandian Levy Crossbowman -> Vlandian Crossbowman -> Vlandian Hardened Crossbowman -> Vlandian Sharpshooter
    • Vlandian Footman
      • Vlandian Spearman
        • Vlandian Bilman -> Vlandian Voulgier or Vlandian Pikeman
      • Vlandian Infantry
        • Vlandian Light Cavalry -> Vlandian Vanguard
        • Vlandian Swordsman -> Vlandian Sergeant
  • Vlandian Caravan Guard
  • Vlandian Caravan Master
  • Vlandian Militia Archer
  • Vlandian Militia Spearman
  • Vlandian Militia Veteran Archer
  • Vlandian Militia Veteran Spearman
  • Vlandian Veteran Caravan Guard
  • </ul>

    Sturgia Troop Trees

    • Bold Contender
    • Guard
    • Huskarl Swordsman
    • Skolder Recruit -> Skolder Warrior Brotva -> Skolder Veteran Brotva
    • Sturgian Recruit
      • Sturgian Warrior
        • Sturgian Soldier
          • Sturgian Spearman -> Sturgian Shock Troop or Sturgian Veteran Warrior
          • Sturgian Berserker -> Sturgian Ulfhedar
      • Sturgian Woodsman
        • Sturgian Brigand -> Sturgian Hardened Brigand -> Sturgian Horse Raider
        • Sturgian Hunter -> Sturgian Archer -> Sturgian Veteran Bowman
        </li>
    • Sturgian Armed Trader
    • Sturgian Caravan Guard
    • Sturgian Caravan Master
    • Sturgian Warrior Son -> Varyag -> Varyag Veteran -> Sturgian Druzhinnik -> Sturgian Druzhinnik Champion
    • Sturgian Militia Archer
    • Sturgian Militia Spearman
    • Sturgian Militia Veteran Archer
    • Sturgian Militia Veteran Spearman
    • Sturgian Veteran Caravan Guard
    • </ul>

      Khuzait Troop Trees

      • Guard
      • Karakhuzait Nomad -> Karakhuzait Rider -> Karakhuzait Elder
      • Khuzait Nomad
        • Khuzait Tribal Warrior
          • Khuzait Raider -> Khuzait Horse Archer -> Khuzait Heavy Horse Archer
          • Khuzait Horseman -> Khuzait Lancer -> Khuzait Heavy Lancer
        • Khuzait Footman
          • Khuzait Hunter -> Khuzait Archer -> Khuzait Marksman
          • Khuzait Spearman -> Khuzait Spear Infantry -> Khuzait Darkhan
      • Khuzait Armed Trader
      • Khuzait Caravan Guard
      • Khuzait Caravan Master
      • Khuzait Noble's Son -> Khuzait Qanqli -> Khuzait Torguud -> Khuzait Kheshig -> Khuzait Khan's Guard
      • Khuzait Militia Archer
      • Khuzait Militia Spearman
      • Khuzait Militia Veteran Archer
      • Khuzait Militia Veteran Spearman
      • Khuzait Veteran Caravan Guard
      • </ul>

        Empire Troop Trees

        • Archer
        • Borrowed Troop -> Veteran Borrowed Troop
        • Champion Fighter
        • Recruit Eleftheroi -> Expert Eleftheroi -> Veteran Eleftheroi
        • Guardian Recruit -> Expert Guardian -> Veteran Guardian
        • Oath Keeper Recruit -> Expert Oath Keeper -> Veteran Oath Keeper
        • Guard
        • Guardian Recruit -> Expert Guardian -> Veteran Guardian
        • Hardy Contender
        • Hastati -> Principes -> Triarii
        • Headman's Troop
        • Hidden Pawn -> Hidden Hand -> Puppeteer
        • Imperial Recruit
          • Imperial Infantryman
            • Imperial Trained Infantryman
              • Imperial Veteran Infantryman -> Imperial Legionary
              • Imperial Menavliaton -> Imperial Elite Menavliaton
          • Imperial Archer
            • Imperial Trained Archer
              • Imperial Veteran Archer -> Imperial Palatine Guard or Imperial Bucellarii
                Imperial Crossbowman -> Imperial Sergeant Crossbowman</li>
              </li>
      • Imperial Armed Trader
      • Imperial Caravan Guard
      • Imperial Caravan Master
      • Imperial Vigla Recruit -> Imperial Equite -> Imperial Heavy Horseman -> Imperial Cataphract -> Imperial Elite Cataphract
      • Imperial Militia Archer
      • Imperial Militia Spearman
      • Imperial Militia Veteran Archer
      • Imperial Militia Veteran Spearman
      • Imperial Veteran Caravan Guard
      • Regular Fighter
      • Sword Sister
      • </ul>

        Battania Troop Trees

        • Battanian Armed Trader
        • Battanian Caravan Guard
        • Battanian Caravan Master
        • Battanian Volunteer
          • Battanian Clan Warrior
            • Battanian Trained Warrior -> Battanian Picked Warrior -> Battanian Trained Spearman
            • Battanian Scout -> Battanian Horseman
          • Battanian Wood Runner
            • Battanian Raider -> Battanian Falxman -> Battanian Veteran Falxman
            • Battanian Skrimisher -> Battanian Veteran Skirmisher -> Battanian Wildling or Battanian Mounted Skirmisher
            </li>
        • Battanian Highborn Youth -> Battanian Highborn Warrior -> Battanian Hero -> Battanian Fian -> Battanian Fian Champion
        • Battanian Militia Archer
        • Battanian Militia Spearman
        • Battanian Militia Veteran Archer
        • Battanian Militia Veteran Spearman
        • Battanian Veteran Caravan Guard
        • Young Wolf -> Seasoned Wolf -> Chosen Wolf
        • Guard
        • Skene -> Kern -> Redshank
        • Training Master

        Aserai Troop Trees

        • Aserai Recruit
          • Aserai Tribesman
            • Aserai Skirmisher -> Aserai Archer -> Aserai Master Archer
            • Aserai Footman -> Aserai Infantry -> Aserai Veteran Infantry
            </li>
        • Aserai Armed Trader
        • Aserai Caravan Guard
        • Aserai Caravan Master
        • Aserai Youth -> Aserai Tribal Horseman -> Aserai Faris -> Aserai Veteran Faris -> Aserai Vanguard Faris
        • Aserai Mameluke Soldier
          • Aserai Mameluke Regular -> Aserai Mameluke Cavalry -> Aserai Mameluke Heavy Cavalry
          • Aserai Mameluke Axeman ->Aserai Mameluke Guard -> Aserai Mameluke Palace Guard
        • Aserai Militia Archer
        • Aserai Militia Spearman
        • Aserai Militia Veteran Archer
        • Aserai Militia Veteran Spearman
        • Aserai Veteran Caravan Guard
        • Beni Zilal Recruit -> Beni Zilal Soldier -> Beni Zilal Royal Guard
        • Confident Contender
        • Guard
        • Jawwal Recruit -> Jawwal Recruit Camel Rider -> Jawwal Recruit Bedouin
        • </ul>

          Vakken Troop Trees

          • Recruit Forester -> Expert Forester -> Veteran Forester

          Steppe Bandits Troop Trees

          • Steppe Bandit
            • Marauder
              • Raider -> Khuzait Kheshig -> Khuzait Khan's Guard
              • Khuzait Lancer -> Khuzait Heavy Lancer
              </li>
            • Khuzait Raider -> Khuzait Horse Archer -> Khuzait Heavy Horse Archer
          • Steppe Bandit Boss
          • Steppe Bandits Hero

          Sea Raiders Troop Trees

          • Sea Raider
            • Sea Raider Warrior
              • Sea Raider Chief -> Sturgian Druzhinnik -> Sturgian Druzhinnik Champion
              • Varyag Veteran -> Sturgian Druzhinnik -> Sturgian Druzhinnik Champion
            • Sturgian Soldier
              • Sturgian Spearman -> Sturgian Shock Troop or Sturgian Veteran Warrior
              • Sturgian Berserker -> Sturgian Ulfhedar
              </li>
          • Sea Raider Boss
          • Sea Raiders Hero

          Nord Troop Trees

          • Skolder Recruit -> Skolder Warrior Brotva -> Skolder Veteran Brotva

          Mountain Bandits Troop Trees

          • Hillmen
            • Brigand
              • Vlandian Bilman -> Vlandian Voulgier or Vlandian Pikeman
              • Highwayman -> Vlandian Champion -> Vlandian Banner Knight
            • Vlandian Infantry
              • Vlandian Light Cavalry -> Vlandian Vanguard
              • Vlandian Swordsman -> Vlandia Sergeant
              </li>
          • Mountain Bandit Boss
          • Mountain Bandits Hero

          Looters Troop Trees

          • Deserter
            • Imperial Trained Infantryman
              • Imperial Veteran Infantryman -> Imperial Legionary
              • Imperial Menavliaton -> Imperial Elite Menavliaton
              </li>
          • Looter
            • Imperial Infantryman
              • Imperial Trained Infantryman
                • Imperial Veteran Infantryman -> Imperial Legionary
                • Imperial Menavliaton -> Imperial Elite Menavliaton
                </li>
              </li>
          • Looter Hero
          • Radagos's Raider

          Forest Bandits Troop Trees

          • Bushwacker
            • Freebooter
              • Forest Bandit -> Battarian Fian -> Battarian Fian Champion
              • Battarian Falxman -> Battarian Veteran Falxman
            • Battarian Raider -> Battarian Falxman -> Battarian Veteran Falxman
          • Forest Bandit Boss
          • Forest Bandits Hero

          Desert Bandits Troop Trees

          • Bedouin Rover
            • Nomad Bandit
              • Harami -> Aserai Faris -> Aserai Veteran Faris -> Aserai Vanguard Faris
              • Aserai Mameluke Cavalry -> Aserai Mameluke Heavy Cavalry
            • Aserai Skirmisher -> Aserai Archer -> Aserai Master Archer
          • Desert Bandit Boss
          • Desert Bandits Hero

          Darshi Troop Trees

          • Koleman -> Ghilman -> Ghulam

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FAQs

How do you organize troops in Bannerlord 2? ›

Troops in Bannerlord tend to be grouped by type, such as mounted troops, ranged troops, and melee troops. Usually you will have four groups when you go into battle, and they can be selected by using the 1, 2, 3, and 4 keys on the keyboard.

Is decisive battle better than extended skirmish Bannerlord? ›

Archer-heavy playstyles shine in heavily wooded battlefields for extra cover, but most other armies prefer an open field for freedom of movement and sight. While Extended Skirmish is a superb perk choice for the aforementioned style, Decisive Battle is the better option for most players.

How do you import a troop tree in my little Warband? ›

To load a troop tree into a different save or import someone else's troop tree, enable the module that got generated in the bannerlord launcher. Then go to the tavern district and click the import troop tree button.

What is the hardest faction to play in Bannerlord? ›

The Southern Empire, like the Northern Empire, sought to gain dominion over what remained of the Calradic Empire. Instead, the widow of the deceased emperor of the once-intact empire rules it. As such, it's in a bad spot and typically has the most challenging position among all three splinter empires.

How many troops do you need to take a castle in Bannerlord? ›

In order to take control of a castle away from an opposing faction, you must besiege it. Note that you must have a negative relation and at least 10 troops before being given the option.

Can you split troops in Bannerlord? ›

Once you have more than 20 units in your party, you can create formations. These split your party into groups, usually based on a specific troop type. For instance, you could have one group that only has melee units and another with ranged units.

How do you increase troop capacity in Bannerlord 2? ›

Increasing your party size in Bannerlord

You can do this by feeding your soldiers a varied diet and winning battles. Your clan tier dictates how many units you can have in your party size, increasing as you climb the tiers.

What is the best fighting companion in Bannerlord? ›

  • 8 "Bloodaxe" Strengths: ...
  • 7 "Coalbiter" Strengths: ...
  • 6 "The She-Wolf" Strengths: Two-Handed (usually at 200) ...
  • 5 "The Swordsman" Strengths: Two-Handed (usually at 200) ...
  • 4 "Of The Wastes" Strengths: Bow (185) ...
  • 3 "The Falcon" Strengths: Tactics (100) ...
  • 2 "The Prince" Strengths: Roguery (140) ...
  • 1 "The Golden" Strengths: Riding (170)
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What is the best archer hero bannerlord? ›

Fians are both the best archers in the game, as well as being shock troops.

What is the best battle AXE in Bannerlord? ›

For those who prefer to get in touch with their inner barbarian, the Heavy Executioner Axe is the best axe in Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord in terms of power. It's not as powerful as the best two-handed sword in the game, but it has the advantage of being a longer weapon.

How to create your own troops in Bannerlord? ›

You start out with your very own recruit, and every time you want to create a new troop, you just click on an old one, and it would give you the option to create a new troop on the next tier.

How to edit troops in Bannerlord? ›

Press Alt+E from the map screen to open the editor.

How do you get troops in Mount and Blade Warband? ›

Recruitment of troops may be accomplished through several ways in the Mount&Blade series.
  1. Recruit cultural troops from villages.
  2. Hire Mercenaries from taverns.
  3. Free the prisoners of enemies.
  4. Conscript your prisoners.
  5. Hire Mercenaries from Mercenary Camps (With Fire & Sword only).

What is the strongest unit in Mount and Blade? ›

Nord Huscarls are considered to be the strongest unit, however, this is not to say that other units are not worth the money it takes to recruit them, as the differences between the melee infantry units are so small that the functional difference is only in a slight change in the number of soldiers it takes to win a ...

What is the best faction to recruit in Bannerlord? ›

Any Imperial faction is a good choice. Aside from what others have already stated, you'll also find you can recruit Imperial units all over the place in the territory of other "Imperial" factions. If you want an army that is culturally cohesive with easy recruit availability, an Imperial faction is your best choice.

Who is the best scout in Bannerlord? ›

Scouts: Of the Wastes has the best Scouting and a high Bow skill, making them a little more versatile than the second choice, Of the Hills. Stewards: The companion with the highest Steward skill is The Spicevendor, and they also happen to have the highest Trading skill too.

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