Bannerlord Perks Guide - Riding Perks: Complete Guide To All Riding Perks & Bonus At The End!

Summary

This video is a comprehensive guide to the riding skill perks in Bannerlord, helping players choose the best perks based on their needs. It discusses the effectiveness of each perk, from charge damage and maneuvering to mount health and cavalry tactics, with detailed testing results. The guide also provides insights on perks for different playstyles, whether focusing on mounted archers, melee combat, or trading. By the end of the video, viewers will have a solid understanding of which perks to prioritize for their main character and captains.

Takeaways

• 🐎 Increasing charge damage by 20% is barely noticeable in gameplay, making it less effective compared to other perks.
• ⚡ Nimble Steed improves maneuverability, which enhances control during combat and is recommended for both main characters and captains.
• 🐾 The Veterinary perk reduces the chances of your horse becoming lame or dying, while Well Strapped adds extra health to your mount, making it a better pick for most situations.
• 💼 Filled to the Brim increases pack animal carrying capacity by 20%, but movement speed perks like Nomadic Traditions are generally more valuable.
• 🏹 Sagittarius slightly increases accuracy for mounted archers, while Sweeping Wind doesn't noticeably boost movement speed in tests.
• 💪 Relief Force increases morale when reinforcing battles, which helps maintain lower-tier troops in the fight longer.
• 🐴 Horse Archer vs. Mounted Warrior: Choose Horse Archer if you mainly fight from a distance, and Mounted Warrior if you rely on melee attacks while mounted.
• 🐎 Riding Horde reduces herding penalties, making it highly useful for movement speed, while Breeder helps multiply animals in inventory.
• 🎯 Annoying Buzz and Thunderous Charge improve morale damage for mounted archers and cavalry, respectively. The pick depends on your playstyle.
• 🛡 Dauntless Steed struggles in effectiveness, while Tough Steed provides a significant armor boost to both your mount and mounted troops.

Q & A

What is the main focus of this Bannerlord perks guide episode?

The main focus of this episode is on the Riding skill perks in Bannerlord, explaining what each perk does and providing recommendations based on specific needs.

Why is 'Nimble Steed' a better choice than the charge damage perk?

While the charge damage perk increases charge damage by 20%, the difference in damage during testing was minimal, making it less useful. 'Nimble Steed,' which improves maneuverability, offers more control and is overall more practical for both main characters and captains.

What does the 'Veterinary' perk do, and when should it be chosen?

'Veterinary' reduces the chance of a mount dying or becoming lame when it loses all HP in battle. It’s useful when you have a rare or special horse that’s hard to replace. Otherwise, 'Well Strapped' is the better choice for most situations.

What benefits does 'Filled to Brim' offer for a trading playthrough?

'Filled to Brim' increases pack animal carrying capacity by 20%, which is helpful for trading. However, unless you’re focusing heavily on trading, 'Nomadic Traditions' is often a better pick as it boosts movement speed, which is generally more useful.

How does 'Sagittarius' compare to 'Sweeping Wind' for mounted archers?

'Sagittarius' slightly improves accuracy while mounted, whereas 'Sweeping Wind' focuses on horse movement speed. 'Sagittarius' is the preferred pick for mounted archers, as the speed bonus from 'Sweeping Wind' is negligible.

What is the effect of the 'Relief Force' perk?

'Relief Force' increases morale when joining a battle already in progress, which helps keep lower-tier troops in the fight. It’s most useful when reinforcing allies or using lower-tier units.

Which perk is better between 'Horse Archer' and 'Mounted Warrior,' and why?

The choice depends on your playstyle. 'Horse Archer' increases damage from ranged attacks on horseback, while 'Mounted Warrior' increases melee damage. If you use ranged weapons more often, 'Horse Archer' is better, as melee weapons on horseback rarely struggle with damage.

Why is 'Riding Horde' usually a better choice than 'Breeder'?

'Riding Horde' reduces the herding penalty by 50%, significantly improving movement speed when leading many mounts. 'Breeder' increases the chance of horses multiplying in your inventory, but 'Riding Horde' is generally more useful for most players.

How does the 'Annoying Buzz' perk affect battle morale?

'Annoying Buzz' increases morale damage when using ranged weapons on horseback. It helps break enemy morale faster, particularly in battles where you rely on mounted archers.

What are the main downsides of the final perk, 'Way of the Saddle'?

Despite the promise of increasing both maneuver and charge damage, the testing results showed minimal difference in these stats, making 'Way of the Saddle' a disappointing perk and not worth leveling past 225-250 riding skill.