Battanian Veteran Falxman

Your guide to the Battanian Veteran Falxman in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. Learn about their skills, equipment, armor, and weapon ratings to dominate the battlefield.

Alright, let's talk about the Battanian Veteran Falxman. These are your tier-five infantry units for Battania, and they're pretty serious business on the battlefield. Think of them as the heavy hitters in your infantry line. ### Skills These guys are all about getting up close and personal. Check out their stats (as of v1.3.13): | Skill | Level | |---|---| | One Handed | 70 | | Two Handed | 100 | | Polearm | 130 | | Bow | 60 | | Crossbow | 20 | | Throwing | 120 | | Riding | 60 | | Athletics | 130 | Notice that massive Polearm skill? That's where they really shine. Their Athletics is also top-notch, meaning they can close the distance and keep fighting. ### Equipment When they spawn, they're usually kitted out with some decent gear: | Slot | Item | |---|---| | Weapons | Long Falx, Highland Throwing Axes | | Shield | N/A | | Head Armor | Ridged Helm | | Shoulder Armor | Woodland Fur Cloak | | Body Armor | Kilt over Plated Leather | | Hand Armor | Fur Rimmed Leather Gloves | | Foot Armor | Fur Boots | | Mount | N/A | | Mount Harness | N/A | They don't carry a shield, which makes sense given their focus on polearms and two-handed weapons. The Long Falx is their main weapon, and those Highland Throwing Axes can be handy for softening up enemies before they engage. ### Armor Ratings Here's a breakdown of their armor protection (based on the encyclopedia, but remember they might spawn with slightly different gear): | Armor | Head | Body | Arm | Leg | Weight | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Ridged Helm | 46 | - | - | - | 3.2 | | Woodland Fur Cloak | - | 5 | 3 | - | 1.2 | | Kilt over Plated Leather | - | 42 | 3 | 23 | 16 | | Fur Rimmed Leather Gloves | - | - | 8 | - | 0.8 | | Fur Boots | - | - | - | 6 | 1.5 | | Total | 46 | 47 | 14 | 29 | 22.7 | They've got solid head and body armor, which is crucial for surviving the front lines. The leg armor is decent too. ### Weapon Ratings Let's look at their primary tools of destruction: Melee: | Weapon | Long Falx | |---|---| | Type | 2H Weapon | | Class | 1H Sword | | Swing Speed | 87 | | Swing Damage | 95 | | Thrust Speed | - | | Thrust Damage | - | | Length | 111 | | Handling | 88 | | Weight | 1.52 | Throwing: | Weapon | Highland Throwing Axes | |---|---| | Class | Throwing Axes | | Length | 41 | | Damage | 75 (cut) | | Missile Speed | 27 | | Accuracy | 93 | | Stack Amount | 3 | | Weight | 0.72 | The Long Falx has a good swing damage and speed, making it effective in the thick of combat. The Highland Throwing Axes are a nice bonus for ranged harassment. ### Gallery Here's what they look like: * [Front view](https://mountandblade.fandom.com/wiki/File:Battanian_Veteran_Falxman.png "Battanian Veteran Falxman.png (462 KB)") * [Back view](https://mountandblade.fandom.com/wiki/File:Battanian_Veteran_Falxman_back.png "Battanian Veteran Falxman back.png (428 KB)") * [Troop icon](https://mountandblade.fandom.com/wiki/File:Battanian_Veteran_Falxman_icon.png "Battanian Veteran Falxman icon.png (17 KB)") They're a strong addition to any Battanian army, especially if you need a solid infantry core that can dish out damage.