Once you have created your character in Mount And Blade 2: Bannerlord, the customization does not stop there. You will keep building your character as you progress the game through character skills and perks. In this Mount And Blade 2: Bannerlord guide, we are going to go over all the different skills and perks that your character can have.
Note that Mount And Blade 2: Bannerlord is in early access right now and some skills and perks might change in the final release of the game.
Mount And Blade 2: Bannerlord Skills And Perks
For the basics of character creation, skills and perks you can check out our character creation guide. The following is what you need to know once you have created your character and are ready to build your character by investing in different skills and perks.
Vigor Attribute Skills
The following is what you need to know about the Vigor attribute skills in Mount And Blade 2: Bannerlord:
One-Handed
This is increased by fighting with one-handed weapons. It will increase one-handed weapon attack speed and damage. The following are the boosts that you get for levelling up.
Level | Perks |
Level 25 |
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Level 50 |
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Level 75 |
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Level 100 |
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Level 125 |
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Level 150 |
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Level 175 |
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Level 200 | Raider II – additional 3% 1H weapon speed |
Level 225 |
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Level 250 |
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Level 275 | Shield Bearer – shields no longer affect weight |
Two-Handed
This is increased by fighting with two-handed weapons. It will increase two-handed weapon attack speed and damage. The following are the boosts that you get for levelling up.
Level | Boosts |
Level 25 |
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Level 50 |
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Level 75 |
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Level 100 |
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Level 125 |
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Level 150 |
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Level 175 |
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Level 200 |
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Level 225 |
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Level 250 |
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Level 275 |
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Polearm
This is increased by fighting with spears or any other polearm weapons. It improves polearm weapon attack speed and damage. The following are the perks of levelling it up.
Level | Boosts |
Level 25 | Extra HP – +3% hit points |
Level 50 | Standard Bearer – +15% morale to troops at the start of battle; governor effect |
Level 75 |
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Level 100 | Lancer – +30% couched lance damage |
Level 125 | Pushback – pushes back enemies if they block your polearm thrust |
Level 150 |
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Level 175 |
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Level 200 | Rapid Lancer – lowers couched lance cooldown |
Level 225 | Keep At Bay – pushes opponents with successful attacks |
Level 250 | Slaughter – faster attack swings |
Level 275 | Tight Grip – +30% couched lance damage |
Control Attribute Skills
The following is what you need to know about control attribute skills in Mount And Blade 2: Bannerlord:
Bows
This is increased by using bow and arrows and hitting long-distance shots. It makes bow damage and accuracy better and also allows you to use different bow types. The following is what you get for levelling it up.
Level | Boosts |
Level 25 | Marksman – +10% accuracy |
Level 50 |
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Level 75 |
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Level 100 |
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Level 125 |
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Level 150 | Merry Men – +3 party size |
Level 175 | Instructor – archers in your party with a lower bow skill gain XP |
Level 200 |
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Level 225 |
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Level 250 | Ranger – improved firing of arrows while moving |
Level 275 | Archery Renown – -30% recruitment costs for ranged units; party member effect |
Crossbows
You can increase this by shooting enemies with crossbows. It will reduce reload time and increase accuracy. The following is what you get for levelling this perk up.
Level | Boosts |
Level 25 | Fast Reload – +10% faster reloading |
Level 50 | Hasty Reload – +15% faster reloading |
Level 75 | Crossbow Cavalry – reload any crossbow while on horseback |
Level 100 | Plain Hunter – +0.5 food on grasslands |
Level 125 | Improved Aim – aiming accuracy increases to max 10% faster |
Level 150 | Maintenance – +7% damage |
Level 175 | Recruiter – -20% recruitment costs for crossbow units; governor effect |
Level 200 | Renowned Marksman – +5% post-battle XP for all ranged troops; party member effect |
Level 225 | Volley Commander – +10% reload speed for all ranged troops; party member effect |
Level 250 | Without Honor – +20% damage when hitting enemies from behind |
Level 275 | Bone Bolts – -1 enemy morale for each unit you kill with a crossbow |
Throwing
This can be increased by attacking enemies with throwing weapons. It improves thrown weapon speed, damage and accuracy. The following is what you get for levelling it up.
Level | Perks |
Level 25 | Steady Hand – +15% accuracy |
Level 50 | Skull Crusher – +20% increased headshot damage |
Level 75 | Fully Armed – +1 extra thrown weapon per pack |
Level 100 | Skirmishers – +5 party size |
Level 125 | Concealed Carry – use throwing weapons while entering settlements as a civilian |
Level 150 | Battle Ready – +2 thrown weapons per pack |
Level 175 | Master Thrower – +10% weapon flight speed and +20% damage |
Level 200 | Perfect Accuracy – increased accuracy |
Level 225 | Well Prepared – +1 throwing weapon ammunition for troops; party member effect |
Level 250 | Mounted Thrower – reduced horseback penalty |
Level 275 | Running Throw – no penalty when throwing weapons while moving |
Endurance Attribute Skills
The following is what you need to know about endurance attribute skills in Mount And Blade 2: Bannerlord:
Riding
This ins increased by exploring areas of the map and fighting while riding a horse. It improves mount speed and maneuverability. It also allows you to ride different types of mounts. The following is what you get for levelling up.
Level | Perks |
Level 25 | Vigorous – +6% horse HP |
Level 50 |
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Level 75 |
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Level 100 |
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Level 125 |
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Level 150 | Horse Grooming – +50% production for horse farms |
Level 175 | Conroi – +4 party size; party member effect |
Level 200 | Trampler – +50% charge damage |
Level 225 | Iron Steed – -50% chance that a horse is lamed when wounded |
Level 250 | Filled To Brim – +20 carrying capacity for pack animals; party member effect |
Level 275 | Nomadic Traditions – +30% mounted unit speed; party member effect |
Athletics
This can be increased by fighting or moving around the map on foot. It improves the speed at which you can run. The following are the perks that you can get by levelling up.
Level | Perks |
Level 25 |
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Level 50 |
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Level 75 |
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Level 100 | Powerkick – higher kick damage |
Level 125 | In Good Shape – +2% HP for foot soldiers; party member effect |
Level 150 | Furious Speed – +10% speed for foot soldiers; party member effect |
Level 175 | Salt the Wound – extra damage when you’re at half of your max HP |
Level 200 | Unburdened – lower penalty when over-encumbered; party member effect |
Level 225 | Peak Form – +10% HP |
Level 250 | Spartan – -5% party food consumption and wages; party member effect |
Level 275 | Mighty Blow – bashes and kicks knock enemies down |
Smithing
This can be increased by using the smithy to create weapons. You can also refine weapons and smelt old weapon. By doing this you will get the ability to make better weapons. The following are the perks that you get by upgrading this ability.
Level | Perks |
Level 25 |
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Level 50 |
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Level 75 |
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Level 100 |
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Level 125 |
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Level 150 |
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Level 175 |
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Level 200 | Master Smith – +10% chance to craft “masterwork” weapon if difficulty requirements are met |
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Level 275 | Legendary Smith – +5% chance to craft “legendary” weapon if difficulty requirements are met; increased by an extra 1% for every point above 300 |
Cunning Attribute Skills
The following is what you need to know about the cunning attribute skills in Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord and the perks that you can get.
Scouting
Scouting increases by spotting tracks and hideouts. You can also increase this by travelling on tricky terrain. It improves track detection, information levels and even spotting distance. The following are the perks that you get for levelling up scouting.
Level | Perks |
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Level 50 | Navigator – +1% party movement speed; scout effect |
Level 75 | Investigator – tracks are more informative |
Level 100 | Farsighted – increased chance to spot other roaming parties |
Level 125 | Eye For Ambush – spot hideouts from further away |
Level 150 |
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Level 175 |
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Level 200 | Forced March – bonus speed with high party morale; party member effect |
Level 225 | Grassland Navigator – +5% movement speed while in grasslands; party member effect |
Level 250 | Healthy Scout – +8% HP; party member effect |
Level 275 | Lay of the Land – +3% movement speed on campaign map; party member effect |
Tactics
This will increase by commanding simulated battles. You can increase it by winning against difficult odds or escaping encounters by sacrificing your troops when need be. Levelling up this skill is going to improve simulation advantages and decrease the number of troops sacrificed when escaping. The following are the perks that you get for levelling up Tactics.
Level | Perks |
Level 25 | Companion Cavalry – +10% enemy morale loss with cavalry attacks; party leader effect |
Level 50 | Tactical Superiority – +5% troop damage in simulations; party leader effect |
Level 75 | One Step Ahead – place all troops before battles; party leader effect |
Level 100 | Logistics – +20% ammo for ranged units; party leader effect |
Level 125 | Ambush Specialist – +60% archer damage in simulation battles when in forests; party leader effect |
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Level 175 | Elusive – -50% troops left behind when retreating; party leader effect |
Level 200 | Swift Regroup – -50% disorganized duration; party member effect |
Level 225 | Bait – +30% reinforcement distance for allies; party member effect |
Level 250 | Trusted Commander – reduced army cohesion decay; party member effect |
Level 275 | Rational Leader – decreased army supply consumption and disorganized duration; party member effect |
Roguery
This can be increased by raiding caravans and leading bandit troops. You can even increase this by leading bandit troops, infiltrating enemy towns, bribery and escaping from captivity. This improves the loot that you get after battles. The following are the perks that you get for levelling up.
Level | Perks |
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Level 50 | Commanding Presence – lower relationship penalty when using intimidation |
Level 75 | For the Thrill – +10% morale from raiding villages; party member effect |
Level 100 | Scavenger – more loot from enemies; party member effect |
Level 125 |
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Level 150 |
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Level 175 | Camouflage – -10% chance to alarm enemy settlements when passing nearby; scout effect |
Level 200 | Escape Artist – +30% faster when escaping from captivity |
Level 225 | Bribe Master – -50% bribe amount |
Level 250 | Slave Trader – +20% better deals with ransom broker |
Level 275 | Merry Men – recruit bandits to your party instead of killing them; party member effect |
Social Attribute Skills
The following is what you need to know about social attribute skills in Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord.
Charm
Charm improves your relationships with NPCs. You can increase this by improving relations with party members and socializing with nobles. The following are the perks that you get for levelling up charm.
Level | Perks |
Level 25 |
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Level 50 |
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Level 75 |
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Level 100 |
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Level 125 |
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Level 150 |
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Level 175 |
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Level 200 |
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Level 225 |
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Level 250 | Charm |
Level 275 | Immortal Charm – +1 influence per day for every 5 skill points after 250 |
Leadership
Leadership improves the morale of parties that are under your command and increase the garrison size. In order to increase leadership, you need to maintain high morale in your army when you assemble and lead them. The following are the perks that you can get for levelling up leadership.
Level | Perks |
Level 25 |
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Level 50 |
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Level 75 |
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Level 100 |
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Level 125 |
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Level 150 |
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Level 175 |
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Level 225 |
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Level 250 | Ultimate Leader – +1 party capacity for every skill point above 250; clan leader effect |
Level 275 | Ultimate Leader – same effect as above; possible bug |
Trade
This reduces trade penalties. You can increase this skill by making profits from trading and operating caravans. The following are the perks that you can get by levelling up traded.
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Level 25 |
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Level 50 |
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Level 75 |
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Level 100 |
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Level 125 |
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Level 150 |
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Level 175 |
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Level 200 |
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Level 225 | Everything Has A Price – trade settlements while bartering |
Level 250 | Influential Trader – caravans and workshops generate influence |
Level 275 | Mercenary Trader – +15 party size |
Intelligence Attribute Skills
The following is what you need to know about intelligence attribute skills in Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord.
Steward
This boos your party size. You can increase this skill by gaining party morale from food variety. You can also improve settlement prosperity and build projects. It also increases when you spend time in your settlements. The following are the perks that you can get by levelling up this skill.
Level | Perks |
Level 25 |
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Level 50 |
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Level 75 |
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Level 100 |
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Level 125 |
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Level 150 |
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Level 175 |
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Level 200 |
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Level 225 |
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Level 250 |
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Level 275 | Reconstruction – faster recovery for villages after being raided; governor effect |
Medicine
This skill improves casualty survival and healing. You can increase this skill by helping soldiers heal in settlements. The following are the perks that you get by levelling up medicine.
Level | Perks |
Level 25 |
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Level 50 |
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Level 75 |
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Level 100 |
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Level 125 | Siege Medic – 30% of siege bombardment casualties are wounded instead of getting killed |
Level 150 |
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Level 200 |
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Level 225 |
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Level 250 | Horse Healer – +30% chance per day for a lame horse to recover |
Level 275 | Minister of Health – troops gain bonus HP before battles |
Engineering
Engineering improves the production of siege engines and buildings. It also increases the types of siege engines that you can use in the game. You can increase this skill by building and successfully operating siege engines. The following are the perks that you can get by levelling up engineering.
Level | Perks |
Level 25 | Construction Expert – +30% construction speed for castles and walls; governor effect |
Level 50 | Ballistics – +30% effectiveness of catapults |
Level 75 | Imperial Fire – can build fire-throwing versions of siege engines; party member effect |
Level 100 | Improved Masonry – fortifications are stronger; governor effect |
Level 125 | Armorcraft – +10% armor effectiveness |
Level 150 | Good Materials – +20% HP for siege engines; party member effect |
Level 175 | Heavier Siege Engines – +20% increased bombardment damage vs. other siege engines; party member effect |
Level 200 | Wall Breaker – increased damage to walls during sieges; party member effect |
Level 225 | Resolute – lower morale loss during sieges; party member effect |
Level 250 | Builder – x1.5 speed for building development; governor effect |
Level 275 | Everyday Engineer – +60% effectiveness for default town projects; governor effect |
10 Best Character Skills In Mount And Blade 2
- Riding: Being adept at riding allows you to maneuver better in battle, especially if you’re on horseback. This can give you a significant advantage against infantry and archers.
- Bow: If you prefer ranged combat, mastering the bow skill can make you a lethal force on the battlefield. With higher proficiency, you can shoot faster and with more accuracy.
- One-Handed Weapons: This skill is vital for close combat. Whether you’re wielding a sword, mace, or axe, increasing this skill will improve your damage output and speed.
- Tactics: This skill is all about strategy. A higher tactics skill allows you to start battles with better positioning and can give you an advantage in auto-resolve battles.
- Stewardship: Managing your fiefdoms and ensuring they’re prosperous is a big part of Mount and Blade II. Stewardship helps in improving village growth, tax collection, and overall management.
- Charm: Interactions with lords, ladies, and other characters are a significant part of the game. A higher charm skill can help in negotiations, improving relations, and even in recruiting troops.
- Medicine: Keeping your troops alive and well is crucial. The medicine skill allows you to heal your soldiers faster after battles, ensuring you always have a fighting force ready.
- Two-Handed Weapons: For those who prefer raw power, mastering two-handed weapons can be devastating on the battlefield. These weapons can deal massive damage but require skill to wield effectively.
- Scouting: Knowledge is power. The scouting skill allows you to spot enemy parties from a distance, find tracks, and even discover hidden hideouts.
That is all for our Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord skills guide. If you are interested in learning more about the game then you can check out our guide on how you can start a family in the game. For more Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord content you can check out our guides hub.