Tournaments by Region

Not all arenas are created equal. In Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, the culture of the town dictates the weapons used in the tournament. Knowing what to expect can be the difference between victory and defeat.

The Empire

In the Empire (Northern, Southern, and Western), tournaments are standardized and disciplined.

• Weapons: Sword & Shield, Pilum (Spear).

• Difficulty: Easy/Medium.

• Strategy: Empire tournaments are standard. Shield bashing is king here.

Standard Empire arena layout.

Battania

The forests of Battania host the deadliest tournaments in Calradia.

• Weapons: Two-Handed Swords, Bows, Two-Handed Axes.

• Difficulty: Hard.

• Strategy: High lethality. One mistake against a two-handed sword means instant knockout. Keep your distance and counter-attack.

A brutal two-handed sword duel typical of Battanian tournaments.

Vlandia

The chivalric culture of Vlandia favors mounted combat.

• Weapons: Lances (Mounted), Crossbows, Swords.

• Difficulty: Medium.

• Strategy: Expect jousting. Couch your lance for an easy one-shot on enemy horses.

Khuzait

In the steppes of the Khuzait Khanate, you are born in the saddle.

• Weapons: Glaives (Mounted), Bows (Mounted), Spears.

• Difficulty: Very Hard (for infantry players).

• Strategy: You must be good at riding. The mounted archery rounds can be frustrating if your character has low Bow skill.

Fighting on horseback in a Khuzait town.

Aserai

The Aserai Sultanate prefers speed and agility.

• Weapons: Javelins, Swords, Spears.

• Difficulty: Medium.

• Strategy: Watch out for random javelins to the face.

Sturgia

The northern warriors of Sturgia fight with brutal efficiency.

• Weapons: Axes, Spears, Snow terrain arenas.

• Difficulty: Medium.

• Strategy: Axe combat is similar to swords but deals more damage against shields.

For general tips, see our Tournaments & Arena Guide.