Beta e1.5.3 focuses on extensive crash fixes, the completion of Archery and Crossbow perk trees, new quests, and various combat and AI refinements for both singleplayer and multiplayer.
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▲Buffs5
- ArcheryThe archery skill perk tree is now complete, providing more combat options for archers.→Added
- CrossbowThe crossbow skill perk tree is now complete, bringing it in line with archery.→Added
- StewardshipHeroes now gain Stewardship experience while serving as governors, allowing for passive skill growth.0→Added
- Battanian Oathsworn & Picked WarriorDismount:These units can now pull mounted enemies off their horses using specific hooked spear types.→Added
- GeneralCavalry will now correctly hit enemies when attacking from hills.
▼Nerfs2
- Ridged Short Gladius BladeThe blade is now restricted to one-handed use due to its short length.two-handed→one-handed
- Multiplayer CombatShooting/Throwing:Ranged attacks from horseback are now correctly penalized with inaccuracy.0→Applied
✚Bug fixes1
- GeneralMassive wave of crash fixes across singleplayer and multiplayer to improve game stability.
◆Other changes3
- Khan's GuardKhan's Guard now carry an extra set of arrows instead of a one-handed mace, increasing their ranged sustainability.one-handed mace→additional arrows
- Blunt ArrowsBlunt Arrows are temporarily removed from purchase due to damage inconsistency bugs.Available→Removed
- GeneralIntroduced two new quests to expand singleplayer content.→Added
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Patch history
- Patch Notes - WS v1.2.7 / BL v1.4.7Jul 8, 2026 · 1mo
Update focusing on naval raid quality-of-life improvements for War Sails and various stability fixes and crash resolutions for the base game.
+8→ - Patch Notes - WS v1.2.6 / BL v1.4.6Jun 11, 2026 · 2mo
Patch v1.2.6/1.4.6 focuses on stability improvements, crash fixes for coastal raids and sieges, and bug fixes for the War Sails expansion and base game.
−1→ - Patch Notes - WS v1.1.2 / BL v1.3.14Feb 3, 2026 · 6mo
This update focuses on stability improvements, fixing numerous crashes across battles and the campaign map, and adding new voiceovers for the War Sails expansion.
+2→ - Patch Notes - WS v1.0.7 / BL v1.3.11Dec 16, 2025 · 8mo
Patch v1.0.7/v1.3.11 focuses on naval storyline audio enhancements, ragdoll performance, and various stability fixes for both the War Sails expansion and the base game.
+3→ - Beta Patch Notes - WS v1.1.0 / BL v1.3.12Dec 12, 2025 · 8mo
Beta Patch WS v1.1.0 / BL v1.3.12 focuses heavily on refining the War Sails naval expansion, improving ship controls, boarding mechanics, and storyline quests, while also updating hideout missions and shield balancing in the base game.
+9−1→ - Patch Notes - WS v1.0.6 / BL v1.3.10Dec 8, 2025 · 8mo
A maintenance update focusing on stability, crash fixes for the War Sails expansion, and general polish for the base game.
+2→ - Patch Notes - WS v1.0.5 / BL v1.3.9Dec 2, 2025 · 8mo
Updates for War Sails and Bannerlord focusing on naval storyline refinements, family member recovery fixes, and stability improvements.
+3→ - Patch Notes - WS v1.0.4 / BL v1.3.8Nov 29, 2025 · 8mo
Updates to the War Sails expansion and base game focusing on naval cargo capacity, troop balancing, and stability fixes.
+3−3→
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