Boar Novice: Boar Troop Tree

Discover the Boar Novice troop type in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. See their skill values for One Handed, Two Handed, Polearm, Bow, Crossbow, Throwing, Riding, and Athletics.

Alright, let's break down the Boar Novice troop type in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. Think of this as your first look at what these guys can do, especially when you're just starting out. They're not going to be your elite shock troops right away, but they've got a solid foundation in a few key areas that can make them surprisingly useful early on.

Here's a look at their base skill values:

As you can see, the Boar Novice really shines with their One Handed and Crossbow skills, both sitting at 40. This means they're pretty decent with a sword and shield, and surprisingly effective with a crossbow, which is great for providing some ranged support without needing a high Bow skill. Their Athletics skill is also at 40, which is fantastic for survivability on the battlefield – they'll be able to keep up with the fight and won't get knocked down easily.

Where they're a bit weaker is in Two Handed, Polearm, and Throwing, all at 15. They also only have a 5 in Bow, so don't expect them to be archers. Their Riding skill is at 20, which is okay, but they're not going to be cavalry specialists. For a novice troop, focusing on their strengths in melee and crossbows makes them a versatile addition to your early game army. They can hold their own in a scrap and put some hurt on enemies from a distance.