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For example, Steppe Bandits can become Khergit Tribesmen, whereas Sea Raiders can become Nord Recruits - if you'd swap a bunch of armoured, axe throwing Vikings for some Nordic farmer who has the potential (after a lot of time, money and effort) to become a better armoured, axe-throwing Viking or die trying. Often, bandits can be 'upgraded' to the lowest level troop of a certain faction. Some bandits do not upgrade at all, while others can eventually upgrade into Mercenaries if you manage to keep them alive. They can only be recruited by taking them prisoner then hiring them or by rescuing them from a party that has taken them prisoner. They will attack any party smaller than their own, except for other bandits. ( Attributes given are base stats only, actual in-game attributes will be randomly higher by an amount dependent on the troop's level.)īandit parties are found roaming various parts of the map. After all, you don't pay upkeep for dead mercenaries. Mercenaries are high quality troops but their higher upkeep costs make them unattractive as long-term members of the army, but as single-purpose expendable soldiers they are abundant and put up a reasonable fight. Mercenaries should be used sparingly to bolster an army intent on besieging a town or castle or to fill in the roles of a particular unit a faction is lacking in. Faction parties will regularly attack any caravans that belong to their enemies, so it is quite common to find a faction party carrying a few Caravan Guards. You can also rescue them from parties that have destroyed caravans or bandits who have taken Farmers as prisoners. Troops from the mercenary line are most easily found in taverns, but they can also be acquired by attacking caravans and then convincing the surviving Caravan Guards to join you.

Mount and blade with fire and sword troop trees