Bannerlord How To Recruit Lords

Alright, adventurer! Ready to ditch being a lone wolf and build your own unstoppable empire in Calradia? Of course, you are! And a key ingredient to that sweet, sweet victory pie? Recruiting lords!

Forget convincing your grumpy uncle to join your book club, this is way more epic. Think of it as assembling your dream team of medieval warriors. But how do you actually get those powerful lords and ladies to ditch their current allegiances and swear fealty to you?

Well buckle up, because we're about to dive into the hilariously effective, sometimes frustrating, but ultimately rewarding art of headhunting noble types in Bannerlord!

Step 1: Finding Your Target (and Not Getting Your Head Chopped Off)

First things first, you need to know who you're trying to woo. Roam the lands! Visit castles, taverns, and tourneys. (Tourneys are a great place to spot potential recruits… and maybe win some sweet loot while you're at it!).

Use the encyclopedia (press 'N' by default) to check out different clans, their lords, and their relationships with other factions. Keep an eye out for lords who seem… dissatisfied. Maybe they're constantly losing fiefs, getting into arguments, or have a super low opinion of their current ruler. Those are your prime targets!

Pro-Tip: Look for clans that have recently been defeated in war. They're often desperate for a new benefactor (that's YOU!) and their lords are more likely to jump ship.

Step 2: Building Rapport (aka Not Being a Total Jerk)

Okay, you've spotted your target. Now what? Don't just walk up and demand they join your faction. That's like proposing on the first date… it's probably not gonna work. Instead, focus on building rapport.

Start by improving your relationship with them. Do quests for them! Help them out in battles! Be a generally awesome person. A positive relationship makes them way more receptive to your offers. Seriously, who wants to work for someone they dislike?

Important: Check their personality traits. Some lords are honorable and loyal; these guys are harder to sway but make for reliable vassals. Others are more… pragmatic. They might be easier to recruit, but they might also betray you later. Choose wisely, my friend!

Step 3: The Hard Sell (aka Making Them an Offer They Can't Refuse)

Alright, you've built a decent relationship. Time to pop the question (well, the feudal equivalent of it, anyway). Find them somewhere relatively private (a castle courtyard works nicely) and start the conversation.

The key here is to appeal to their self-interest. Why should they join you? Do you offer better fiefs? A more stable kingdom? Are you going to lead them to glory and riches? Tell them what they want to hear (within reason, of course. Don't promise them the moon if you can barely afford to buy a decent horse!).

Important Considerations:

• Fiefs: Lords want land! Having spare fiefs to offer is a huge advantage. If you're strapped for territory, you might have to promise them future conquests.
• Kingdom Strength: Are you winning wars? Is your kingdom stable? Lords are more likely to join a winning team.
• Their Current Ruler: If they hate their current ruler, that's a big plus for you.
• Your Charm Skill: This skill directly affects your ability to convince lords to join you. Level it up!

Step 4: Dealing With Rejection (It Happens!)

Don't be discouraged if they say no. Recruiting lords can be tough. Sometimes the timing just isn't right. Maybe they're too loyal, maybe your kingdom is too weak, maybe they just had a bad hair day.

Keep working on your relationship, keep building your kingdom, and try again later. Persistence is key! And hey, there are plenty of other lords in Calradia. Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

Alternative Strategy: If you’re swimming in denars, sometimes you can just buy their allegiance! It’s expensive, but if you really need that lord on your side, it can be a worthwhile investment.

Step 5: Enjoying Your New Vassal (and Maybe Dealing With Their Drama)

Congratulations! You've successfully recruited a lord! Now you have a powerful new ally (hopefully). Grant them a fief, assign them to an army, and watch them wreak havoc on your enemies!

Of course, having lords comes with its own set of challenges. They might get into feuds with other lords, they might demand more fiefs, they might even rebel! But hey, that's all part of the fun, right?

Remember: Keep them happy! A happy vassal is a loyal vassal. Frequent feasts, generous fief assignments, and a winning war record are all great ways to keep your lords on your side.

So there you have it! A crash course in recruiting lords in Bannerlord. It's a challenging but incredibly rewarding aspect of the game. By building relationships, making compelling offers, and managing your kingdom effectively, you can assemble a powerful force of loyal vassals and conquer all of Calradia! Now go out there and build your empire!

Ready to take your Bannerlord game to the next level? There's a whole world of strategies and tactics waiting to be discovered. Dig deeper, experiment, and forge your own legendary kingdom! Calradia awaits!