Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord - How to recruit companions and increase party sizeĬompanions have a name, background and specific skill set in Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord, so they're a worthwhile addition to your group. If you're just getting started with Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord, check out our guides on which culture you should choose, how to capture prisoners and how to increase your smithing skill. As the story continues, you'll be able to expand your party size to take on even more followers, though it would be prudent to create a character with high leadership and charm if you want to do so. You'll be able to find companions roaming the map and in towns and cities, though you may need to do them a favour before they'll join your ranks. Having a few skilled individuals in the mix can turn the tide in many situations, and you should be wary that having a large yet fairly unskilled squad could be your downfall.
Whether you want to build a foreboding army or hire the odd companion to do your dirty work, there are several ways to recruit folk into your posse. As you progress through Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord's story, you'll be able to recruit soldiers, capture prisoners and expand your party side to become a formidable enemy.
