The beginning of Mount and Blade 2 Bannerlord can be difficult.

In this guide, we have prepared starting tips to make the first hours with the game easier.

Here you will learn how to get soldiers or how to increase your inventory load.

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To make the first few hours with the game more pleasant, we have prepared10 starting tips.

On this page, you will find tips explaining the basic gameplay elements and learn how to playBannerlord.

We have described them all on theWhich one is the best culture?page.

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Which culture is the best for beginning players?

In our opinion, they are theSturgians.

Inexperienced players should base their army mainly on infantry - and this culture makes their recruitment and upgrading cheaper.

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Infantry units are the easiest to manage.

Check out our chapter dedicated to the combat inMount and Blade 2 Bannerlord.

you might be attacked at any moment by a stronger party.

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Because of those examples, you should always have a save file you could go back to.

Use a shield

They are novice players' best friends.

Blocking with a shield is easier than with a weapon.

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It will also protect you from enemy fire.

Recruit soldiers

Once you go into campaign map mode, you have to start recruiting soldiers.

In the new window, you will see units who ready to join your party.

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it’s possible for you to read more about getting soldiersHow to recruit soldiers?page.

Remember about food

When recruiting soldiers, remember thatyou have to feed your troops.

you’re free to buy food from traders or get it from defeated enemies.

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That way the morale will grow.

A large army will make you a powerful lord inBannerlord.

ReadHow to increase party size?to learn how to make your party bigger.

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There are a few types of missions inMount and Blade 2 Bannerlord.

One of the mission types involves identifying and killing a spy.

This isn’t an easy task - we recommend checking outHow to find a spy?page.

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With about twenty basic soldiers, you should easily deal with several groups of these opponents.

you could also buy better weapons or armor, but you will need a lot of gold.

There are many ways to obtain gold inMount and Blade 2 Bannerlord.

We described the best of them onHow to earn money?page.

The way to increase capacity, however, is very simple - just add more soldiers to the squad.

Of course, your companions will also help you in battle.

It is worth getting at least one companion quickly.Potential companions can be found in town taverns.

If you meet one, talk to them - they will join your party after you pay them.

More information about companions can be found onHow to recruit companions?page.

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