Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord - War Sails

During skirmishes, we must pay attention to the positioning of our ships, the strength and direction of the wind, and the behavior of the water. By ramming enemy units or destroying their oars, sails, and hulls, we can immobilize them, which allows us to board them. Additional threats are posed by violent storms, which we have to face.

As we progress, we expand our fleet and upgrade our existing ships using various sails, rams, and siege machines. We can also develop the ports that belong to us.

Northern Kingdom and Nords

The key mechanics of this expansion are also linked to a new faction - they are the Nords inspired by the Vikings, who are specialists in trade and warfare. They inhabit the Northern Kingdom full of jagged peaks and ice-bound fjords, which we can freely explore. The add-on allows us to both take control over the Nords and function alongside them, establishing diplomatic and trade relations with them or waging wars.

Remaining features

The introduction of ships, naval battles, and a new faction affects the political situation, trade, diplomacy, and the way wars are conducted throughout the game world (not only in the Northern Kingdom). Additionally, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord - War Sails brings previously unavailable companions, as well as banners, hairstyles, tattoos, and armors associated with the Nords. The list of novelties is topped by maritime skills that we can develop, and unique weapons waiting to be created (led by spears, swords, and axes).

Technical aspects

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord - War Sails is a non-standalone expansion, so it requires the base version of the game Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord.