Discover the rarest and most powerful troops in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. This guide details special faction troops for Aserai, Battania, Imperials, Khuzait, Sturgia, and Vlandia.
Alright, let's talk about the really good stuff in Bannerlord: the special faction troops. These aren't your run-of-the-mill recruits; they're the elite units that can really turn the tide of battle. You'll find them scattered across the different kingdoms – Aserai, Battania, the Empire, Khuzait, Sturgia, and Vlandia all have their own unique, high-tier units.
Recruiting them is pretty much the same as any other troop: you head to villages and see what's available. The catch? These special guys are way rarer than your standard militia. You might have to poke around in a bunch of villages before you even spot one, so be patient and keep checking!
Aserai Special Faction Troops
| Cavalry |
| Aserai Youth |
| Aserai Tribal Horseman |
| Aserai Faris |
| Aserai Veteran Faris |
| Aserai Vanguard Faris |
Battanian Special Faction Troops
| Ranged |
| Battanian Highborn Youth |
| Battanian Highborn Warrior |
| Battanian Hero |
| Battanian Fian |
| Battanian Fian Champion |
Imperial Special Faction Troops
| Cavalry | Infantry |
| Imperial Equite | Imperial Vigla Recruit |
| Imperial Heavy Horseman | |
| Imperial Cataphract | |
| Imperial Elite Cataphract | |
Khuzait Special Faction Troops
| Cavalry |
| Khuzait Noble’s Son |
| Khuzait Qanqli |
| Khuzait Torguud |
| Khuzait Kheshig |
| Khuzait Khan’s Guard |
Sturgian Special Faction Troops
| Infantry | Cavalry |
| Sturgian Otroki | Sturgian Druzhinnik |
| Varyag | Sturgian Druzhinnik Champion |
| Varyag Veteran | |
Vlandian Special Faction Troops
| Cavalry |
| Vlandian Squire |
| Vlandian Gallant |
| Vlandian Knight |
| Vlandian Champion |
| Vlandian Banner Knight |
