

Horses are completely immobile in water that covers their heads, though water this deep is not common. When submerged in deep water, breathing is not needed. They can also be used as protection for archers because the river gives them more time to strike distant targets before they become a threat. Rivers can reduce the effectiveness of cavalry like Swadian Knights because it effectively stops charges. Hiding your troops in riverbeds make the enemy's archer/cavalry tactics useless, forcing them to come down and fight in close combat. Rivers: These slow movement, and are good ambush spots for shock troopers like Nord Huscarls.The terrain of a battle varies, depending on where the battle takes place on the Overland Map.ĭifferent terrain requires different tactics and formations.

There are some mods that allow you to join any battle, including one between two enemies.Īt the end of the battle, you will receive the after action report which will tell you the casualties, allow you to take prisoners, and collect loot. You can also join a battle already in progress between two other parties, but at least one of the parties must be either an ally or a neutral party and the other must be an enemy you cannot join a battle between two enemies. To start a battle, you can attack the enemy or wait to be attacked.

This is the best way to engage in any battle because your presence can easily beat staggering odds.

Battles are a large and frequent part of the Mount&Blade series.
