Best Combat Companions

Looking for the best combat companions in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord? This guide breaks down top-tier recruits for melee and ranged combat, helping you build an unstoppable force.

Alright, so you're diving into the wild world of Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord and want to make sure you've got the best crew backing you up in a fight, right? Building a solid party is key, and who you bring along can make all the difference. We're going to break down some of the top combat companions you can recruit to really beef up your army.

Think of your companions as your elite squad. They're not just random recruits; they've got specific skills that can make them absolute powerhouses on the battlefield. Whether you need someone to charge headfirst into the fray with a massive two-handed sword or a sharpshooter who can pick off enemies from afar, there's a companion out there for you. Let's take a look at who stands out.

Exceptional Companions

These companions are great all-rounders, often with high skills in multiple combat areas. They're solid choices if you need versatility:

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

If you're looking for warriors who excel in close-quarters combat, these are your go-to folks. They can hold the line, break enemy formations, and dish out serious damage:

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

For those who prefer to rain down arrows or bolts from a distance, these companions are specialists in ranged combat. They're crucial for softening up enemy formations before they even reach your lines:

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

Picking the right companions can really change the tide of battle. Mix and match these specialists to create a balanced force that can handle anything Calradia throws at you!