Bannerlord: Companions - where to find, which ones are the best Mount and Blade 2 guide, tips
Companions in Bannerlord help during combat and strengthen the party with their skills. On this page of the guide, we suggest which companions are the best.
Last update: 03 November 2022
Companions in Mount and Blade 2 Bannerlord are an integral part of the gameplay. Thanks to them that you can grow your clan faster - this will increase the maximum size of your party and position in the Kingdom of Calradia. Companions are also extremely helpful on the battlefield. On this page of the guide you will learn the most important information about the companions - what they are for, where to find them or how to change their equipment. You will also find out which companions in Bannerlord are the best.
What are companions for?
Companions in Mount and Blade 2 Bannerlord have several functions. Like your character, they possess skills that can prove extremely useful on (and off) the battlefield. A companion with highly developed combat skills will help you kill enemies, and a companion with advanced Medicine skills will heal your soldiers.
Companions can also help with quests by performing them for you. Most quests give you a choice - you can complete missions yourself or send your companion along with a few soldiers.
Family members can also become companions (provided they are adult). Open the clan window and order a person you want as a companion to join your party.
Where to find companions?
The rule is simple - potential companions stay in taverns. All you have to do is visit any town and check the tavern - if a potential companion is there, you will see its icon, just like in the picture above. After talking to that companion, you will know their price of joining the party - if you agree to it, that person will join you.
The Mount and Blade 2 Bannerlord encyclopedia can help you find potential companions. To see it, press the N key during the game. Now select the Heroes tab. When you click on a given companion, you will see its last known location.
Best companions
It isn't obvious which companions in Mount and Blade 2 Bannerlord are the best. Each of them focuses on different skills and works best in different role - choose companions who match your needs. If you need a doctor - choose a companion with high Medicine skill. You need a companion who knows what to do on the battlefield - choose a character with combat skills.
Nicknames are helpful in choosing a companion. For example - if a character has the nickname "The Surgeon", it means that they specialize in healing. A character nicknamed "The Boar" will do great during battles.
How to change companions' gear?
You can assign them better weapons - just like to your character. Just open the equipment menu and then use the arrows at the top of the screen - this way you can switch between your companions and change their weapons.
You can choose perks for your companions. The rule is the same as for weapons, but this time you have to open the character menu.