Knowledge is power when it comes to Bannerlord battlefield tactics, so make sure to learn all your shortcuts and formations. My advice is to make the most of these formations, as not using them will result in your army charging in like crazy, with little regard for their own lives. There is so much more to practice, like skein or wedge formation – which kind of reminds me of an unfinished triangle or a flock of birds migrating – and many other formations known to history. You can set your archers behind the vanguard troops. You can assemble all or a few units to do a shield wall – which is great for tough melee units. There are several formation types you can apply to your army.
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But if you do, don’t forget to keep high morale, otherwise, you will be faced with a lot of deserters. Note: If you are vassal to a king or are a king yourself, then you should know that it is possible to attach ally armies to yours. You should really invest some time into exploring each kingdom’s soldiers, and recruit the ones who have potential. Good armies need good soldiers, not peasants and farmers.
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Before moving on to worthy fights, battles and sieges, you really need to think about increasing your party size.