Whether you’re a mercenary or a vassal, you can ask a ruler to grant your independence once more. Read our mini-guide to find out more about this mechanic and other quirks about being a kingdom’s vassal.Ĭanceling your mercenary contract or vassalage Note: Influence is an important part of playing politics and acquiring fiefs as a vassal. Don’t forget that the Steward skill also has a couple of perks that increase your party’s size based on the number of fiefs that you control. Should you be successful, you’ll finally have lands to call your own. You’ll need to use your influence - increased via the Charm skill - so you can swing the vote your way. Let’s say your army just captured a settlement, you don’t automatically own that despite claiming all the glory - that’s because the other vassals still need to vote. Once you’re a vassal in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, you can partake in a bit of politicking such as controlling fiefs. This will also end your existing mercenary contract with that kingdom. You’ll be allowed to join the kingdom as a full-fledged vassal by swearing an oath. Open your encyclopedia (N), pick the kingdom that you’re fighting for, click on the ruler’s name and mark their location. Remember that dialogue option earlier? Choosing that option when speaking to a noble won’t let you become a vassal yet because you need to speak to the kingdom’s ruler. Let’s say you’ve finally reached Clan Rank 2 and you’re ready to become a vassal. Again, the going may be tough, but you’ll eventually get there as you continue participating in battles. That’s because vassalage requires reaching Clan Rank 2 (around 150 renown). Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord – The perks of being a vassalīecoming a mercenary in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is a fast-track to becoming a vassal as well. If you do wish to cancel a mercenary contract, you’ll either have to become a vassal or speak to the kingdom’s ruler and ask to be released. I’m not sure if this is working as intended or if it’s a bug. Unlike in previous titles, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord‘s mercenary contracts system has an indefinite period the contract won’t end even if several days have elapsed. Since you’re contracted as a mercenary, you can lead the vanguard alone, or you can participate in engagements alongside other lords. For instance, if Vlandia is at war with Sturgia, then each party you defeat in battle nets you some gold and, of course, renown. These victories also have to be against a force that your chosen kingdom is at war with. The sidequest simply has you asking other NPCs to hire that lord’s mercenaries for a price (seen below).Īs a mercenary, you’re paid a measly sum of 15 gold per battle victory. Note: The “Join kingdom as mercenary” mechanic is very much different from the “Mercenary Army” sidequest which might be offered by the same lords. “I would pledge allegiance and be counted as one of your loyal followers.” – This lets you become a vassal (more on this later).Fight for the right sum.” – This lets you become a mercenary. Speak to a noble and you’ll see two dialogue options: Once you’ve reached Clan Rank 1, you’ll finally be allowed to join a kingdom as a mercenary. The going is a little slow early on in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord since you’re probably just chasing down brigands to make some money, but keep at it and you’ll eventually rank up. In the case of battles, the bigger the battle you fight in (and the more enemies you defeat), then the higher the renown boost. This is down through renown which is obtained after victorious battles, tournament wins, or from certain skill perks. Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord – Becoming a mercenaryīecoming a mercenary and, subsequently, a vassal for a kingdom is quite straightforward enough, though a little time-consuming. For more information, check out our Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord guides and features hub.
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It’s possible that some mechanics may change in due course, so please inform us if we need to update certain details. Note: This guide is intended for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord‘s early access stage. We’ll tackle these concepts in this mini-guide. Much later, you can be a vassal, if you like. That’s when you go from being an independent vagabond to a mercenary, pursuing contracts for your client kingdom. Once you hit your stride, however, the game kicks into overdrive. Previously, we mentioned that the early-game experience in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is all about turning looters and bandits into punching bags.
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