Break down the Raider troop type in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. See their skill values for One Handed, Polearm, Riding, and more to optimize your army composition.
Alright, let's talk about the Raider. These guys are your bread and butter when you're starting out and need some decent infantry and cavalry. They're pretty common bandits you'll run into, and thankfully, pretty easy to recruit or capture.
Here's a look at their core skill values:
| One Handed | Two Handed | Polearm | Bow | Crossbow | Throwing | Riding | Athletics |
| 110 | 50 | 100 | 100 | 0 | 60 | 100 | 60 |
As you can see, they really shine in melee combat, especially with their One Handed and Polearm skills. Their Riding skill is also top-notch, making them excellent as mounted troops early on. While their Bow skill is decent, they don't get any points in Crossbows, so don't expect them to be your primary archers.
- Early game, they're fantastic for filling out your ranks. Use their high Polearm skill to deter cavalry charges and their Riding skill to flank enemies.
- If you're looking to build a strong mounted force, Raiders are a great base to upgrade from.
- Don't rely on them for ranged combat. If you need archers, you'll want to look at other troop types.
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