Each unit in Mount and Blade 2 has their own stats. These affect their effectiveness in different fields of battle. However, some stand far above others. Below, we will go over options both cheap and expensive. Aiding you with a varied choice of Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord Best Units.
Imperial Legionary
A simple yet reliable unit, Imperial Legionary, is the first on this list. Most anybody will place it here due to the ease of obtaining a decent number of them. Imperial Legionary will start as Imperial Recruits. These units are cheap and easy to obtain. That already makes them great for filling up your ranks. However, we’ll need to upgrade them a few times to reach some decent usage.
That’s when Imperial Recruits will turn into Imperial Legionaries. The jump in utility is high, making this unit one of the most common yet useful ones. They come with pilas, which can be used as a ranged weapon. Aside from that weapon, they also have a decent sword and shield to equip. This combination allows them to stick in the thick of it for a while.
Strugian Heroic Line Breaker
It can often be hard to disturb formations and get a good wrecking ball unit through the enemy lines. Not if you recruit Strugian Heroic Line Breaker, though. The name alone explains their role, which they fulfill spectacularly. Letting one loose into a batch of enemies will crunch into the frontlines.
Their two-handed axe is perfect for cutting into the enemies fast, but they have drawbacks. The biggest one among them is low armor. A Strugian Heroic Line Breaker is not made to last, often faltering after making a decent dent in the frontline. But, of course, this is often all they need to do, giving your other units a weak spot in the enemy army to exploit.
Valandian Sergeant
An extremely armored unit could prove more than useful on the frontlines. Keeping the line from breaking will increase our chances of winning and save a few of the units we’d otherwise lose. For this purpose, Valandian Sergeant comes in handy.
The Valandian Sergeant is good for two reasons. The first is that this unit still moves decently fast despite the heavy armor. The second is their frontline prowess. With a shield in one hand and a one-handed weapon in the other, Valandian Sergeant can keep up with most punishment. However, there’s always the option to give them a polearm instead. Turning this sturdy unit into a troublesome foe for cavalry.
Battanian Fian Champion
A good bowman is worth quite a bit on the battlefield. Hence Battanian Fian Champion’s position on the list. They have insanely high Bow skill, which will afford them accuracy and potency in a battle. It’s among the few good units Battanians have so it makes sense to use them in Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord.
The accuracy of these archers is amazing. Even at long range, the Battanian Fian Champion will do well. Keeping the foes pinned down is made easier by the fact that they have a ton of arrows on their person. If Battanian Fian Champions run out of arrows, they can still be useful due to their strong Two-Handed skill.
Khuzait Darkhan
Now for some anti-cavalry power. The Khuzait Darkhan one of best units in Bannerlord is capable of toppling most foes mid-charge. The polearm ability of this unit is very strong, giving them an impressive advantage whenever cavalry is involved. The heavy armor they wear only improves how steadfast Khuzait Darkhans are.
Surprisingly, this is a rare useful infantry unit in the Khuzait roster. They are better known for their great cavalry, which makes the anti-cavalry potency of Khuzait Darkhan rather ironic. In order to recruit the unit, you’ll need quite a bit of time.
The final tier of infantry is required to gather these powerful polearm masters. However, it’s more than worth it. Aside from polearms, Khuzait Darkhan is also capable of handling one-handed weapons. Making these warriors even more versatile on the battlefield.
Valandian Voulgier
Now for a unit that seems to combine the previous three’s strengths. Valandian Voulgier gets its name from the voulge, also known as a pole cleaver. This weapon is a mix of a glaive and a halberd, and its functionality fulfills the role of both.
Valandian Voulgiers, like Khuzait Darkhan and Imperial Legionary before them, have potent polearm skills that counter cavalry well. However, their unique weapon works as a great polearm and an axe. The axe functionality gives it sweeping attacks. These two functions are meant to reinforce the versatility as well as the potency of this unit.
As Valandia’s strongest unit, Voulgiers also possess a throwing axe. The throwing axe deals good damage, but it’s far from reliable. Its range is low, and the axe’s accuracy can be lackluster. Still, it makes for a good option for a charging infantry line.
Khuzait Khan’s Guard
To bring Khuzait up once again, and represent their potent cavalry, let’s look into Khuzait Khan’s Guard. They are best at mounted archery, but other features do not fall off much. The incredibly high skills in Archery and Riding provide ample reason to get them into your Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord army.
The bows Khuzait Khan’s Guard use are also exceptionally potent. Shooting at your foes with a powerful bow is perfect for softening their lines before charging them with other units. Even if you end up charging the guard into the fray, they will do well. In addition, the Khuzait Khan’s Guard has high polearm skill, which makes for perfect charge cavalry when arrows run out.
Vlandian Sharpshooter
Vlandian Sharpshooters are the crossbowman representatives of this Best Units list. Their position at the top of the list is no surprise, as these crossbowmen can finish a fight before it even starts. They have been heralded as the best unit for a while now, and it’s unlikely much will change.
Powerful ranged units are the best choice of ground infantry, providing both covering fire for the bigger melee units and being able to reduce enemy numbers before a melee fight commences. Valandian Sharpshooters are the best crossbowman pick because of their combination of equipment and stats.
Bound Crossbow, the weapon Vlandian Sharpshooters use, is considered the best crossbow in the game. It’s so powerful that their somewhat inferior skill ends up not mattering. So whether you are using them as support or for pure damage, Vlandian Sharpshooters will serve you well.