Defeating the Baron?

[Ernie Scar!]

I have read the multiple threads on this. I have tried what others suggested in defeating the other bandit camps with mercs, rinse repeat.

However, I still run into the same issue. This is my second attempt at this. First one I had tons of wealth both treasury and regional. Functioning large town etc. I claimed all the regions but the last one with relative ease.

I Have two regions with large settlements bartering with each other. I have 500+ mail armor, helmets and all the weapon types. I have two (24 man) fully equipped retinues. Plus fully kitted militia. So this gives me a total of two(2) Retinues, and four(4) fully kitted militia.

When I try to claim the final region, my first go around the Baron had 18 units of soldiers in the field. Some were from the battle I lost, and some were more he sent. I assumed this was bugged so I tried to reload but lost all my regional wealth, and all my food etc so I just figured I would start fresh and take it slower.

Fast forward to the new game again I claimed all regions but 1 with incredible ease. But the final region when I try to claim it the baron sends like 12 units out to my 6. Am I missing something? It's a kick in the nuts to play for so long only for it to be literally unbeatable lol.

*There's zero available merc's. The Baron has like 2 Retinues of 36 men as well. I am outnumbered like 2 to 1. The Baron is fielding 414 men to my max of 196 lol.

[Herger Joyous]

Retinues are your friend too. Armor them and fill their ranks.

[Ernie Scar!]

Originally posted by Herger Joyous:

Retinues are your friend too. Armor them and fill their ranks.

Thats all fine and well. The fact is that I am still outnumbered 2 to 1.

[Jabberwocky]

Manor Lords: How to get more units (exploit!):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahv8mbsCRAo&t=1s

You should also build at least a level 2 medium village in every conquered region, then add a manor with a garrison tower and use it to create another retinue and max it out to 24 men of retinue PER REGION. You can have up to 7 retinues fully upgraded with plate armor in the final battle, significantly shifting the odds in your favor.

The LARGEST Possible Army In Manor Lords:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbGglw2Fc38&t=83s

[Doc_Hotpants]

Originally posted by Ernie Scar!:

I have read the multiple threads on this. I have tried what others suggested in defeating the other bandit camps with mercs, rinse repeat.

However, I still run into the same issue. This is my second attempt at this. First one I had tons of wealth both treasury and regional. Functioning large town etc. I claimed all the regions but the last one with relative ease.

I Have two regions with large settlements bartering with each other. I have 500+ mail armor, helmets and all the weapon types. I have two (24 man) fully equipped retinues. Plus fully kitted militia. So this gives me a total of two(2) Retinues, and four(4) fully kitted militia.

When I try to claim the final region, my first go around the Baron had 18 units of soldiers in the field. Some were from the battle I lost, and some were more he sent. I assumed this was bugged so I tried to reload but lost all my regional wealth, and all my food etc so I just figured I would start fresh and take it slower.

Fast forward to the new game again I claimed all regions but 1 with incredible ease. But the final region when I try to claim it the baron sends like 12 units out to my 6. Am I missing something? It's a kick in the nuts to play for so long only for it to be literally unbeatable lol.

*There's zero available merc's. The Baron has like 2 Retinues of 36 men as well. I am outnumbered like 2 to 1. The Baron is fielding 414 men to my max of 196 lol.

What type of militia do you have?

[gusgblaw]

I think the baron just hoards all the mercs when you get past year 5, you either need to wrap it up before that or permanently employ mercs before he does.

[Doc_Hotpants]

Originally posted by gusgblaw:

I think the baron just hoards all the mercs when you get past year 5, you either need to wrap it up before that or permanently employ mercs before he does.

I never have much money in the early game, but you still have the option to hire mercenaries later, but only archers, it seems. No need to permanently emply them, unless you can afford it (which, with king's tax, I haven't been able to do).

[Ernie Scar!]

Originally posted by Doc_Hotpants:

Originally posted by Ernie Scar!:

I have read the multiple threads on this. I have tried what others suggested in defeating the other bandit camps with mercs, rinse repeat.

However, I still run into the same issue. This is my second attempt at this. First one I had tons of wealth both treasury and regional. Functioning large town etc. I claimed all the regions but the last one with relative ease.

I Have two regions with large settlements bartering with each other. I have 500+ mail armor, helmets and all the weapon types. I have two (24 man) fully equipped retinues. Plus fully kitted militia. So this gives me a total of two(2) Retinues, and four(4) fully kitted militia.

When I try to claim the final region, my first go around the Baron had 18 units of soldiers in the field. Some were from the battle I lost, and some were more he sent. I assumed this was bugged so I tried to reload but lost all my regional wealth, and all my food etc so I just figured I would start fresh and take it slower.

Fast forward to the new game again I claimed all regions but 1 with incredible ease. But the final region when I try to claim it the baron sends like 12 units out to my 6. Am I missing something? It's a kick in the nuts to play for so long only for it to be literally unbeatable lol.

*There's zero available merc's. The Baron has like 2 Retinues of 36 men as well. I am outnumbered like 2 to 1. The Baron is fielding 414 men to my max of 196 lol.

What type of militia do you have?

I have all types of militia. Is there one I should be favouring over others?

[Ernie Scar!]

Originally posted by Jabberwocky:

Manor Lords: How to get more units (exploit!):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahv8mbsCRAo&t=1s

You should also build at least a level 2 medium village in every conquered region, then add a manor with a garrison tower and use it to create another retinue and max it out to 24 men of retinue PER REGION. You can have up to 7 retinues fully upgraded with plate armor in the final battle, significantly shifting the odds in your favor.

The LARGEST Possible Army In Manor Lords:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbGglw2Fc38&t=83s

I did this to get two more units of 36 and that was enough to stomp the baron. Thanks!

[Jabberwocky]

Originally posted by Ernie Scar!:

So this gives me a total of two(2) Retinues, and four(4) fully kitted militia.

That's not an army...


THIS is an army:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3279684092

[Jabberwocky]

Originally posted by Ernie Scar!:

I did this to get two more units of 36 and that was enough to stomp the baron. Thanks!

Glad to help! ;-)