Equip Troops with Different Weapons

[Americ]

How do i equip troops with blunt weapons to get a higher prisoner pool? I have read a few different comments that say this is possible but never say how. Im trying everything and cant get much prisoners for PoP

[Pope Urban II]

You can't change the equipment on the default troops, but you can swap out the equipment on your companions and specifically recruit troops with blunt weapons. In my experience, Sarranids have a lot of blunt weapons, and the Manhunter line does as well.

[Včelí medvídek]

you need do command use blunt weapons only for force ai soldiers to use it.

Be aware they need to ahve it at first place (hence have correct troops/gear at companions) otherwise they will fight only with their fists (infantry) ot will nto move at all (cavalry)

edit: there is short videoguide about issuing commands to army:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIZUd9brK3c

[KalkiKrosah]

The manhunter troop line deals exclusively in blunt weaponry. They are not very strong but will net you the most prisoners. Best used against bandits as high tier national troops will demolish them.

Next best would be either the Khergit or Sarranid.

Sarranid mamluke have two handed maces so they can crush through enemy shield troops, but downside is no shields. Some of their lower tier guys use maces too, but not all.

Khergit almost all have a blunt weapon as a backup behind their bows and from my experience at a higher rate than the Sarranids. The Lancer is the only Khergit troop that does not always have a blunt weapon backup. While you get more blunt weapons and speed to chase down fleeing enemies, you lose some durability. Khergit troops are notoriously fragile in comparison to other nation's troops.