Smithing is still broken for money if you exploit it (a javelin selling for 40k denars). On the flip side, caravans die too easily to steppe bandits. The best money loop remains “fight, loot, sell” – workshops are still underwhelming.
Your allied lords will still sometimes raid a village while you’re trying to siege the capital. Tactical AI on the world map is improved but not genius. And enemy lords will escape captivity way too often, even with high riding/rogue skills. Mount And Blade 2 Bannerlord Latest Version
Here’s a concise review of the latest stable version of Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord (as of v1.2.x / early 2026), focusing on how it compares to both early access and the classic Warband . Bannerlord is finally the game it should have been at launch. While the journey out of early access was rocky, the latest version delivers the most refined, massive, and accessible medieval sandbox on the market. It still has some rough edges, but for fans of the genre, it’s an essential purchase. What’s Great Now (Latest Version) 1. Combat & Physics (Still the Gold Standard) The directional attack/block system is as satisfying as ever. Latest patches have improved hit registration and AI feinting. Mounted combat is brutal and weighty—charging a line of archers with a couched lance never gets old. No other game captures the chaos of a 500+ unit battle this smoothly. Smithing is still broken for money if you