The terrain of a battle varies, depending on where the battle takes place on the Overland Map.ĭifferent terrain requires different tactics and formations. There are some mods that allow you to join any battle, including one between two enemies.Īt the end of the battle, you will receive the after action report which will tell you the casualties, allow you to take prisoners, and collect loot.
You can also join a battle already in progress between two other parties, but at least one of the parties must be either an ally or a neutral party and the other must be an enemy you cannot join a battle between two enemies. To start a battle, you can attack the enemy or wait to be attacked. This is the best way to engage in any battle because your presence can easily beat staggering odds. This is highly unfavorable however, as the calculator the computer uses often inflicts 1:1 casualties on your troops no matter what their quality is.
One of your options is to allow your troops to attack without you, allowing the game to generate your losses and the enemies' losses until one side emerges the victor.They help you progress through the game by generating experience, money, renown, loot, prisoners, and can directly increase weapon proficiencies.īattles can be conducted in either of two ways: Battles are a large and frequent part of the Mount&Blade series.