Reaching Clan Tier 2 and Recruiting. No matter what you do, you'll slowly progress towards Clan Tier 2 eventually. Why is that important? Well, Clan Tier 2 allows you to work as a mercenary for the various lords and ladies of Calradia, which will eventually make getting renown and money a lot easier and will also work towards getting a reputation with those lords and ladies. The mercenary option is usually only available in the beginning of the game to help you join a faction without having much renown, or when a faction is at war with 2 or 3 others. If you ask a Crimean noble where the Khan is, and they respond "I don't know," it means that the Khan was defeated in battle and will re-spawn in probably two weeks Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. Minor Faction Troops. This page provides an overview for all minor faction troops. The only way to obtain these troops is to find a party which belongs to that faction, defeating them, and taking some of their troops as prisoners. You will then be able to recruit them into your party after some time has passed. Only because it is currently bugged, you are supposed to be allowed to leave amicably after 30 days or renew your contract. this is the wrong way. doing it like this will give you -20 to the faction. instead press k and leave kingdom at the top right. the ends your merch contract without the negatives. Mercenaries, Vassals & Castles Guide - Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord - YouTube © 2023 Google LLC Castles, the one thing that everyone wants to play Bannerlord for. In this guide I discuss Mercenaries in Mount&Blade II: Bannerlord. More Mount & Blade Wiki. 1 Mount&Blade II: Bannerlord; 2 Troop Trees; 3 Factions (Bannerlord) Explore properties. A faction needs to be at war before it starts looking for mercenary help. Hiring mercenaries in peacetime is a waste of money. Once you are a merc with a faction, though, I'm almost certain you can renew your contract as long as you please regardless of war. I don't think kings ever hire mercenaries, only lords. Changing traits. So something that I noticed was that executing VIP prisoners removes merciful and gives you Devious, even if you are honourable. Releasing prisoners was a way to increase honour in warband. I've been releasing a few to see if it changes and after about 5, nothing (then again I executed 4 people). The first thing - I play a compagn mode only, so I can become my brother and 2 siblings early on. They are best companions, best city holders, best specialists. The first step a do after I started a new game - in the initial dialog with my brother I click his name and start so the N-cyclopedia. I can check there what kind of comanions are Going off and trying to join the enemy while you are still under contract is basically treason - lucky for you, the game doesn't seem to mind. Being a merc is simply a way for you to prove your worth to a faction you wish to join. Later, when you have earned reknown, they will come looking for you. FRSk.