Brigand

Understand the Brigand troop type in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. See their skill values for One-Handed, Two-Handed, Polearm, Bow, Throwing, Riding, and Athletics.

Alright, let's talk about the Brigand in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. These guys are your typical rough-and-tumble bandits, and knowing their stats is key, whether you're looking to recruit them, fight against them, or just understand the world a bit better. They're not the most specialized troops out there, but they can hold their own.

Here's a breakdown of their core skills:

As you can see, they lean pretty heavily into Polearms and Throwing weapons, with decent Two-Handed and Athletics skills. They're not great riders and don't use crossbows at all. This tells you a lot about how they fight – expect them to be decent in a melee scrum, especially with polearms, and they can throw a punch (or a javelin) from a distance. Their low Riding skill means they're not going to be effective cavalry, so don't expect them to flank you on horseback.

Tips for fighting Brigands: Since they're strong with polearms, try to engage them in tight spaces where their reach can be a disadvantage for you if you're using shorter weapons. Conversely, if you have ranged units, they can be effective against Brigands, especially since the Brigands themselves have zero crossbow skill and only a moderate bow skill. If you're looking to recruit them, remember their strengths lie in melee and throwing, so consider what kind of unit you want to build around them.