There are almost endless choices when it comes to which weapon you can use and equip in Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord.
With so many types of weapons in the game, such as bows, swords, axes, and polearms, you need to know which one is the best for each category.
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This is why we went through each weapon in the game to see which ones were the best to use for each play style you want to try out.
So, here are the best weapons to use in Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord, along with their stats and respective value.
Table of contents
- Best crossbow in Bannerlord
- Best bow in Bannerlord
- Best one-handed sword in Bannerlord
- Best two-handed sword in Bannerlord
- Best axe in Bannerlord
- Best polearm in Bannerlord
- Best throwing weapon in Bannerlord
- Best shield in Bannerlord
Best crossbow in Bannerlord
Crossbows are considered some of the most modern weaponry in Bannerlord, and they deal damage that shows that. If you are a crossbow fan, then you know how much one can dominate in a siege or battle.
The best and most powerful crossbow in Bannerlord is the Bound Crossbow. It has the highest requirement in the crossbow skill and has the following stats:
- Damage: 100 Pierce
- Accuracy: 100
- Speed: 63
- Value: 10k Denars
- Requires: Crossbow 70
The only problem with this weapon is that you can’t reload on horseback.
Best crossbow on horseback
The best crossbow that you can use on a horse is slightly weaker than the earlier crossbow, but it can shoot faster.
These are the stats of the Fine Light Crossbow:
- Damage: 85 Pierce
- Accuracy: 90
- Speed: 80
- Value: 5k Denars
- Requires: Crossbow 40
Using this crossbow will allow you to be versatile and still shoot accurately at your enemies with relatively low requirements.
Best bow in Bannerlord
If you are a big fan of overwhelming your enemies from a distance, the bow should be your chosen weapon. With the ability to shoot fast and hard, the bow can easily turn battles around in an instant.
The best bow in all of Bannerlord is the Noble Long Bow that Battanians like to use. This weapon has some decently high requirements but will allow you to destroy your enemies easily, as long as you don’t want to use it on horseback.
Here are the stats for the Noble Long Bow:
- Damage: 95 Pierce
- Accuracy: 98
- Speed: 91
- Value: 17k Denars
- Requires: Bow 70
Best bow on horseback
If you want to summon your inner Khuzait, you will need the Noble Bow to shoot from horseback. This bow is very powerful and fast, allowing you to decimate your enemies while skirmishing.
Here are the stats for this small, versatile bow:
- Damage: 80 Pierce
- Accuracy: 100
- Speed: 94
- Value: 8k Denars
- Requires: Bow 70
Best one-handed sword in Bannerlord
When it comes to one-handed swords in Bannerlord, one of the most important aspects is speed, alongside damage. If you can quickly swipe at your enemies and also deal decent damage, then you got your hands on a very good one-handed sword.
The best one-handed sword in Bannerlord has to be the Engraved Backsword. With really good speed and swing damage, this is the one you should aspire to use alongside your trusty shield:
- Swing Damage: 103 Cut
- Swing Speed: 82
- Thrust Damage: 42 Pierce
- Thrust Speed: 88
- Value: 13k Denars
Best two-handed sword in Bannerlord
If you want to hit hard and dominate the battlefield, the two-handed sword should be your weapon of choice in Bannerlord.
The best two-handed sword that you can use in the game has to be the Broad Kaskara. With one of the biggest lengths and swing damage output out of all the swords, there is no better choice if you want to destroy everything in your path:
- Swing Damage: 116 Cut
- Swing Speed: 96
- Thrust Damage: 41 Pierce
- Thrust Speed: 97
- Value: 16k Denars
Best axe in Bannerlord
Now, if you really want to deal massive damage and ignore any type of defense, the two-handed axe should be your favorite weapon in Bannerlord.
The Heavy Executioner Axe has to be the best one in Bannerlord, as it has amazing reach and will most likely deal only insta kills with this damage output.
- Swing Damage: 116 Cut
- Swing Speed: 96
- Value: 13k Denars
Best polearm in Bannerlord
There is an endless debate when it comes to polearms in Bannerlord, should you stab with them or swing them?
Well, after a full playthrough as a Khuzait, we know for sure that swinging a polearm from the back of a horse is the best way to use this weapon. This is why the best polearm in Bannerlord has to be the Long Glaive:
- Swing Damage: 182 Cut
- Swing Speed: 70
- Thrust Damage: 40 Pierce
- Thrust Speed: 95
- Value: 11k Denars
With the help of this weapon, you will only get instant kills every time you hit someone.
Best throwing weapon in Bannerlord
When it comes to throwing weapons, we consider that damage is the most important factor when deciding which armament is the best.
Well, after looking through all the javelins, knives, and axes, we have come to the conclusion that the Triangular Throwing Spear is the best throwing weapon in Bannerlord:
- Damage: 142 Pierce
- Accuracy: 92
- Value: 12k Denars
Best shield in Bannerlord
There is nothing more important than having a good, trusty shield to protect you from endless projectiles.
The normal problem is that players expect a big good shield to also be heavy, so most have to decide between a smaller shield and a bigger, heavier one.
However, the best shield in Bannerlord, which also offers the most protection in the game, is the Tall Heater Shield:
- Hit Points: 540
- Speed: 85
- Value: 35k Denars
This shield is big, it will cover a large area when used, and is also relatively light, with a 2.1 weight rating. With the help of this shield, you will be able to withstand a barrage of arrows and spears with no problems.
That’s everything you need to know about what are the best weapons to use in Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord!
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