FAQ - Companions

[SyncWolf]

Bannerlord Online - Companion FAQ

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These are some commonly asked questions about companions released by the Economy Udate. I will continue to update this as more information becomes available.

How do I obtain a companion?

- Bandit parties randomly have prisoners. Fight and defeat the bandits to be able to recruit the companion after battle.​

- Higher skilled companions can be rescued from dungeons. Talk to the Barkeep for new tasks. These dungeons reward scouting XP.​

- Hidden Dungeon: Player vs 19 troops​

- Hideout in the woods: Player + 6 troops vs 44 troops​

- Looted Caravan: Full army vs 90 troops. No mounts, like Frostlands.​

- Slave Traders: Full army vs 90 troops. Including mounts.​

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How many companions can I have?

- You can have up to 5 companions on your character, but also store up to 5 companions in a town alongside troops.​

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What happens if I already have 5 companions and I encounter another?

- The dialog with the companion will allow you to remove another companion or choose not to accept the new companion.​

- Dismissing an existing companion will return their gear to your inventory.​

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Can companions die?

- No. Like the player, the companions will only be wounded.​

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Can companions lose gear?

- Yes. Companions can lose gear if you lose the battle or the gear gets broken beyond repair.​

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Do companions have special perks? If so, how do I see them?

- Not all companions have special perks. Companions rescued from bandits on the map can have 0-2 beginner perks and rarely an experienced perk.​

- Companions obtained from the companion hideouts listed above can have 1-2 perks of expert and grand level, making the perks more effective than beginner perks.​

- You can see the perks from the Companion tooltip window.​

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Special Perks

Below is a small overview of special perks that can increase or decrease the effectiveness of the second perk the companion has. This will not influence the perks of other companions. These perks display a bonus of 0% until they are unlocked.​

• Lazy -50%
• Distracted -30%
• Persistent +20%
• Responsible +30%
• Gifted +50%
• Brilliant +70%

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The Party based perks below are categorised into 3 groups. The group is defined prior to battle, meaning mounting/dismounting troops during battle will not change their group or perk benefits. (i.e. a mounted falxmen is still considered Infantry.)​

• Infantry (All melee units on foot)
• Ranged (All archers and Crossbow troops on foot)
• Mounted (Cavalry and Horse Archers)

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Do companion perks stack?

- No. Perks that have the same effect do not stack. Not for different companions and not when a companion has 2 of the same perks.​

- The Supplier and Troop Trainer perks do not stack with their [Culture] version of the perks. Only the highest value perk will apply to the troops.​

Can I level up my companions?

- Only companions that have perks can be leveled up.​

- Companions share in the XP gained through various methods, including battles, trading and skill books. You can check their progress in the party menu in the same way you can check troop progress. Companions gain a portion of the XP you gain.​

- Unlocking their perks increases the companion level, raising their stats.​

How do I unlock the Perks of my companion?

- After they have obtained the XP required, the companion will want to talk to you. The companion will request specific items. Giving them these items will give you a mission. Check your journal to see what mission objective it has, as there are different kind of missions. Completing the mission will unlock the perk.​

- 1st perk: 20000xp required​

- 2nd perk: 80000xp required​

Warning: Do not store your companion in a town while it has an active mission! Doing so will reset the mission and require you to give the required items again to start the mission anew.​

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How do I obtain materials for my companion?

(Guide) Materials for Crafting & Companions

Materials for Crafting & Companions The materials required by companions for their missions, or for crafting, are found in various locations. Those players not familiar with the ins and outs of the game, may find it confusing on how to obtain the materials. So let's make a list of materials and...

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Can I give gear to my companions?

- Yes. You can equip companions with gear from the inventory.​

Can I exchange companions with another player?

- Yes. Companions can be traded using the regular barter menu. (Pressing F while facing a player)​

- Trading a companion will also trade their equipped gear.​

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Will I be able to use my companions for things other than combat?

- Yes. Companions will be able to work in Workshops once Workshops are available.​

- Boris can be replaced by a another companion (Not yet implemented)​

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Will companions desert if the party morale is low?

- No. Companions are never gonna give you up. Never gonna let you down. Never gonna to run around and desert you.​

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[Gnasher]

Hey, skills can be unlocked by leveling up and doing the special "quest" for the companion after talking to him/her after gaining enough exp.
There are still companions without any perks that wont get exp so i think they are useless.

 

[vicicc]

Hi, dude, i think the economy update is a good idea, i mean, it more reality, but i think the most attactive part of this game to me, particular for the multiplayer, is to battle for the land, like castle, city, you know, fight for it. each players fight against or cooperate with each other, alliance, betrayal, revenge，that is always the most Unforgettable，you know, like EVE or others, so i wonder if it is possible to add some contents like that. and also, i think this game may take some money, like monthly fees to maintain your teams.

 

[SyncWolf]

Updated with a companion perk list. Will continue to update the list as more information is confirmed.

 

[Bibb Sellsword]

I just want to confirm there is no Archery Wages Reduction Trait? Seems like a weird omission, right? Or am I missing some hidden logic here? Nice tutorial!

 

[SyncWolf]

I just want to confirm there is no Archery Wages Reduction Trait? Seems like a weird omission, right? Or am I missing some hidden logic here? Nice tutorial!

If there is, I haven't seen it yet. All the perk info is confirmed ingame.
There's not a single horse archer perk either. But there is a perk for "archers", instead of "ranged". So some things are unconfirmed.

 

[TheRockSA]

Does Troop Trainer stack with [Culture] Troop Trainer ?

 

[SyncWolf]

Does Troop Trainer stack with [Culture] Troop Trainer ?

No, these do not stack.

 

[SyncWolf]

FAQ Update

The original post has been updated as followed.

• Added information on which troops are impacted by which perks.
• Added information on which perks are currently not functional.
• Replaced the Companion perk table with more organised picture versions.

 

[Ekkon]

Shld be added to list on main post here..
- (BUG) -X% wage perk broken. Only one type infantry last added to party gets -X% wage reduction.

Companion wage perk is completely broken for everyone??

Hello please confirm if everyone has this issue or only my companion ?? I have -20% wage perct on companion unlocked but it seems to not work as expected. On FAQ i read it affectinfantry+archer wages but in reality it only seems to sometimes randomly affect some group of infantry wage. Wages...

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[Truong Kim Du]

The Supplier and Troop Trainer perks do not stack with their [Culture] version of the perks. Only the highest value perk will apply to the troops.

So who will be the one to use the Supplier, its only 20% for Grand tier, and no stack

 

[Doofus]

- Hidden Dungeon: Player vs 19 troops
- Hideout in the woods: Player + 6 troops vs 44 troops
- Looted Caravan: Full army vs 90 troops. No mounts, like Frostlands.
- Slave Traders: Full army vs 90 troops. Including mounts.

is this difficulty order?

 

[SyncWolf]

- Hidden Dungeon: Player vs 19 troops
- Hideout in the woods: Player + 6 troops vs 44 troops
- Looted Caravan: Full army vs 90 troops. No mounts, like Frostlands.
- Slave Traders: Full army vs 90 troops. Including mounts.

is this difficulty order?

No. That's the amount of enemies you should expect when doing the different companion hideouts.
Each dungeon should be approached with a different strategy.

For example the Hidden Dungeon is an interior location of narrow hallways (prison dungeon), most people prefer a powerful bow to kill enemies from a distance before they get close.

Hideout in the Woods on the other hand is an open area, in which having ranged troops is practical.

 

[MasterGG]

How do I complete the companion mission where you and your companion need to fight 21 enemies in a hideout? I have good armor, and perk so I’m ambushing them. I tried many ways, with companion doing shield wall I take shield and falx/voulger and still couldn’t make it. It’s when 4 of them come together that one of us dies.

 

[SyncWolf]

How do I complete the companion mission where you and your companion need to fight 21 enemies in a hideout? I have good armor, and perk so I’m ambushing them. I tried many ways, with companion doing shield wall I take shield and falx/voulger and still couldn’t make it. It’s when 4 of them come together that one of us dies.

I don't see the mission often, so can't give much advise. But I do remember I did these by combining melee with ranged. Taking some put before they can reach you is a good advantage to have.

 

[ironypoison]

What are the requirements for completing the Basics of Trading mission? It says all I need to do is buy a trading license for the companion in any town, but I have done that (basic license) and it didn't complete the mission. I don't want to waste more money on this if it's broken or there's a hidden requirement etc.

EDIT: Never mind, solved. There is another option at the Seneschal to buy a license for my companion that didn't show up the first time.