In this land, there are six factions:Įach faction has its own pros and cons (more on that later), and are always at war with each other, whether to gain lost territory, or to stop another faction from growing too large. Mount and Blade: Warband is a medieval strategy game set in the fictional, war torn country known as Calradia. One of my favorite games of all time is Mount and Blade: Warband, and that is what we are reviewing today! This is an amazing game that will test your strategy skills to the max! If you like games that don’t require strategy and are not too in depth and complicated, this is NOT the game for you. Average archers that can defend themselves close quarters.Strongest infantry, great for direct engagement.The are an extremely powerful infantry force. The Nords reside by the sea, mainly basing their economy off of fishing and producing salt. The kingdom of Vaegirs is a faction with an average economy, and annoying bandits, but formidable troops. Are easily destroyed when there is no maneuverability.Lots of mounted troops that are easy to train.Their economy is a prosperous one (about the same as the Sarranid’s). The Khergits are know for their skirmish tactics and horse archers. These can be a real thorn in the early game. Archers are outclassed at long range by other factions archers.Infantry is easily outmatched when directly confronted.Powerful heavy cavalry (perhaps rivaling that of Swadia!).The Sarranids both travel and fight by horse. The economy is a very rich one for the most part. The Sarranids live in a harsh desert, flourishing around oases. Excellent spearmen (great for defense I.E.If you need more food variety or are setting up for a feast, it would be advisable to head to Rhodokian territory. This region has perhaps the best economy in the game.

The kingdom of Rhodoks has very impressive crossbow units but poor infantry.

It has some of the most powerful troops that can botch decimate the enemy AND your wallet! The kingdom of Swadia is a definite force to be reckoned with. Finally! The long awaited PART TWO! Thanks so much for your patience! I will put the link to part one at the bottom.Īs promised: A little bit of faction strategyīelow are all the factions, including their strengths, weaknesses, and some miscellaneous information regarding bandits and economy.

Max level mount and blade warband