TaleWorlds released Warband in March 2010 as a standalone expansion to Mount & Blade, and sixteen years later it is still the reference point for directional melee on horseback. You start as a nobody with a sword and a horse in a Calradia carved up between six kingdoms, and you can finish as a bandit, a mercenary captain, a marshal, or a king with your own vassals. Multiplayer runs up to 64 players across Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Conquest, Battle and Siege.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key combinations |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Kingdom of Swadia
Key resources: Swadian Knights, Swadian Sharpshooters, cheap grapes in Uxkhal for a Wine Press Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Two handed weapons upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Kingdom of the Vaegirs
Key resources: Vaegir Marksmen, Vaegir Guards, northern fur and iron trade routes Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Two handed weapons upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Kingdom of the Nords
Key resources: Nord Huscarls, Nord Veteran Archers, throwing weapon access Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Two handed weapons upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Kingdom of the Rhodoks
Key resources: Rhodok Sergeants, Rhodok Sharpshooters, broken terrain that blunts cavalry Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for One handed weapons max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Khergit Khanate
Key resources: Khergit Lancers, Khergit Horse Archers, unmatched map speed Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for One handed weapons max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Kingdom of Swadia to Kingdom of the Vaegirs)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Two handed weapons once accessible
Mid Game (Kingdom of the Nords)
- Push Two handed weapons to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for One handed weapons
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Kingdom of the Rhodoks to Khergit Khanate)
- Max out One handed weapons. This is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment: Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials: Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear: Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Kingdom of the Nords farming: This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early: Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Fight the tournament in every town you pass through during your first ten in-game days. Betting on yourself pays better than any early quest, and the renown lets lords take you seriously months before you can afford a real army.
- Farm Kingdom of the Nords during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build. Some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Mount & Blade: Warband Guides
- Mount & Blade: Warband Mount & Blade: Warband Overview
- Mount & Blade: Warband Best Builds
- Mount & Blade: Warband Tier List
- Mount & Blade: Warband Walkthrough
- Mount & Blade: Warband Beginner's Guide
- Mount & Blade: Warband Tips & Tricks
- Mount & Blade: Warband Weapons Guide
- Mount & Blade: Warband Combat Guide
- Mount & Blade: Warband Boss Guide
- Mount & Blade: Warband Maps & Locations
- Mount & Blade: Warband Classes & Characters
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