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Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
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TaleWorlds Entertainment · TaleWorlds Entertainment·$49.99
Jun 10, 2021 · 63mo ago

Beta Patch Notes e1.6.0

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Beta e1.6.0 introduces a new Ironman mode, a comprehensive Crafting Orders system, revised cultural bonuses, and significant UI improvements to party and encyclopedia management.

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Buffs20

  • Aserai
    • Caravans are now 30% cheaper to build.30% cheaper %
    • Trade penalty reduced by 10%.10% less %
    • Removed speed penalty when traveling through deserts.10%0% %
  • Battania
    • Reduced speed penalty in forests by 50%.50% less %
    • Increased sight range in forests by 15%.15% bonus %
    • Towns owned by Battanian rulers now produce +1 militia.+1
  • Empire
  • Khuzait
    • Recruiting and upgrading mounted troops is 10% cheaper.10% cheaper %
    • 25% production bonus to horses, mules, cows, and sheep in owned villages.25% bonus %
  • Sturgia
    • Recruiting and upgrading infantry troops is 25% cheaper.25% cheaper %
    • Armies lose 20% less daily cohesion.20% less %
  • Vlandia
    • Gain 5% more renown from battles.5% more %
    • Income while serving as a mercenary is increased by 15%.15% more %
    • 10% production bonus to villages bound to castles.10% bonus %
  • Character CreationStarting points now scale with age (e.g., age 50 starts with 8 FP and 4 AP).BaseIncreased
  • Stewardship
    • Giving Hands:Discarded weapons can now be donated to troops to increase their experience.Foreseeable FutureDonate weapons for XP
    • Paid in Promise:Discarded armors can now be donated to troops to increase their experience.Old effectDonate armor for XP
  • General
    • Added recruit/upgrade popups and unit locking to reduce clicks.ManualStreamlined
    • Added advanced sorting for Kingdoms, Clans, Heroes, Settlements, and Troops.BasicSortable

Nerfs9

  • AseraiDaily wages for troops in the party are increased by 5%.5% increase %
  • BattaniaTown projects in settlements are built 10% slower.10% slower %
  • EmpireVillage hearths increase 20% slower.20% less %
  • KhuzaitTown tax income is reduced by 20%.20% less %
  • SturgiaRelationship penalties from kingdom decisions are increased by 20%.20% more %
  • VlandiaRecruiting lords to armies costs 20% more influence.20% more %
  • CraftingFree Build:XP and research points from Free Build have been greatly reduced to encourage using Orders.StandardGreatly Reduced
  • Campaign MapIntroduced a 10% speed penalty when traveling through deserts.0%10% %
  • GeneralDifficulty setting for reduced ally damage now only affects the player's party, not friendly AI agents.All alliesPlayer party only

Other changes2

  • CraftingCrafting Orders:Introduced Crafting Orders to make weapons for nobles for gold, XP, and relationship gains.Free BuildOrders / Free Build
  • GeneralAdded Ironman mode which restricts the campaign to a single save file.Added

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