In-game rules


Be more attentive to all the rules in the game, you can get a ban / mute of any duration, everything is at the discretion of the administration, depending on the type of violation.

Failure to comply with any of the following rules may result in a ban. Not knowing the rules does not absolve you from liability for violation. The administration adheres to a zero-tolerance policy for violators of server rules.

The administration of the project reserves the right to make changes to the "In-game rules" unilaterally without notifying third parties. This is an addition to the rules for players!



In-game chat rules


1. Racist, nationalist, sexist, homophobic, or discriminatory statements are prohibited in any form.

2. Spam messages are forbidden.

3. It is forbidden to spread slander/rumours about the server and the Administration.

4.Trying to use your personal connection to the Administration/moderation team to your own or others' advantage is prohibited! Being sassy to the administration/moderation team is prohibited.

5. It is forbidden to advertise other projects without the consent of the administration of the project.

6. It is forbidden to send in-game chat messages about clan recruitment more than once per hour. (1 message per hour for 1 clan)



In-game behaviour


1. It is forbidden to use software (any kind of cheats) or exploits/vulnerabilities in the game client/Bannerlord Online to gain advantages in the game. Violation of this rule will result in your account being blocked on the Bannerlord Online servers. If you deliberately play with players using such programs, you may also be blocked.
(List of punishable exploits: https://bannerlord-online.com/forum/index.php?threads/exploit-list.1317/)

2.It is forbidden to use bugs / glitches or any kind of other influence in-game to the detriment of other players! Including obstructing the arena, blocking passages by horses, using bugs in battles, etc.

3. It is forbidden to sell /buy/ trade / advertise any in-game items for real-life money.
§3.1: It is forbidden to share codes obtained by you for further activation by another player.



Battle Conduct and Exploitation Rules


4. Battle Conduct and Exploitation Rules
4.1 Delaying Battles

Deliberate delay of battles is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary action.

A player shall be considered in violation of this rule if they intentionally engage in any of the following actions, including but not limited to:

4.1.1 PvE Battle Delay
Actively avoiding combat in a PvE battle by maintaining excessive distance in a manner that makes engagement nearly impossible, for more than five (5) cumulative minutes.

4.1.2 PvP Battle Delaying / Battle Avoidance
Intentionally refusing to engage in a PvP battle while the opposing side is making a genuine and reasonable attempt to initiate combat is prohibited if such avoidance exceeds fifteen (15) cumulative minutes.

A PvP battle will automatically end under the following system conditions:
After five (5) minutes without any recorded damage or
After ninety (90) minutes of total battle duration.

Despite the automatic battle termination system, deliberate avoidance of combat for fifteen (15) cumulative minutes remains a violation of this rule.

Intentionally striking a horse for the purpose of delaying combat or preventing opponents from leaving the fight through the five (5) minute no-damage reset system is prohibited.

4.1.3 Use of Hard-to-Reach Locations to Delay Combat
Utilizing hard-to-reach locations (as defined in Section 4.2) for the purpose of delaying, avoiding, or canceling an ongoing battle.

4.1.4 Exploitation of Scheduled Server Events
Intentionally exploiting a previously announced server restart, maintenance, or similar scheduled interruption to avoid, delay, or manipulate the outcome of a battle.
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4.2 Use of Hard-to-Reach Locations

The use of hard-to-reach locations to exploit gameplay mechanics is strictly prohibited.

4.2.1 Definition

A “hard-to-reach location” is defined as any area of the map that is nearly impossible or unreasonably difficult to access due to terrain, structural design, map boundaries, or artificial obstructions created by players.

This includes situations where access is restricted or blocked in a manner not intended by normal gameplay mechanics.

4.2.2 Prohibited Conduct

The following actions are prohibited, including but not limited to:

a. AI Path Blocking
Exploiting terrain, structures, map design flaws, or missing structures to block or break AI pathfinding.

b. Unreachable Camping
Using accessible structures or elevated positions to attack and eliminate AI units that are unable to reach the player.

c. Abuse of artificial narrowness
Blocking narrow paths or choke points through the use of player-created obstacles (e.g., dismounted horses), unless the structure is clearly designed and intended for defensive use (such as doors, gates etc.).

d. Terrain and Boundary Exploitation
Combining natural terrain features (including but not limited to rocks, mountains, map edges, or restricted/red walls) with player-created obstructions to make it extremely difficult or impossible for AI units or opposing players to reach you or your troops.

e. Water Surface Exploitation

Engaging in combat while positioned on or within water surfaces in a manner that exploits AI behavior or projectile mechanics is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:


  • Swimming Exploit
    Entering or remaining in a swimming state to prevent AI units from properly engaging, attacking, or responding in combat.

  • Projectile water shield
    Positioning troops in water in a way that causes the water surface or mechanics to block, reduce, or negate incoming enemy projectiles (e.g., arrows), while still allowing those troops to attack freely.

f. Structural Breach Exploitation
Exploiting wall breaches, rocks, mountains or other map structures.

(Penalties will be issued based on replay review by the moderators or Bannerlord Online administration).


5. It is forbidden to use political and/or extremist symbols on clan banners.

6. Do not use words that relate to real political and/or extremist themes in group names, clan names, or in-game character names.

7. It is forbidden to use graphic, sexual or pornographic references on banners, group names, clan names, or in-game character names.