They have incredible melee cavalry, however. Swadians: Their foot troops are a lot like the Rhodoks, just a bit crappier in skill and equipment. Definitely best to use archer-heavy armies with these guys, and use the horses and infantry only to support them.

Their infantry and horses are all quite weak in comparison to other factions, but some people like them for their versatility. Vaegir: These are supposedly the best archers, though that is argued (bows run out of ammo a lot sooner than crossbows, for one factor). I find them quite weak in sieges, attacking or defending, because of a general high-damage low-armour setup. Their longbowmen are decent (3rd best after Rhodok and Vaegir), but can defend themselves in melee best of any, I think. Very strong melee, and infantry generally have a few throwing weapons. Poor against strong infantry, patricularly Nords. Excellent against cavalry in the field, and at sieges due to their excellent crossbowmen. Strong and steady crossbowmen who aren't half-bad in melee, very sturdy spearmen infantry. There are better resources than this forum to answer your question, google the mount and blade wiki or the taleworlds forums and you'll find a wealth of information.ДЇor a few cents, instead, here is what you're in for: I wait a long time before going independent king though, so at that time I often have a large and good army, several companions and I'm high in levels myself, so I can often cope with trouble that I wouldn't be able to cope with on a new character. When building my own kingdom, however, I will nearly always try to go for Swadian lands since their soldiers (Cavalry especially) is tonnes better then the other options, and as long as I can defeat any other single army on the field, taking their cities and castles will become much easier. Rhodoks is only bordering two potential enemies at first and will be better able to cope (Most of the time). That means that Swadian villages often have trouble with enemies plundering them and that is a hard blow to counter for a starting player. My other point is that Swadia is very central and I haven't seen a game where Swadia survives and flourishes unless I join Swadia, since it will often be under attack from every possible direction. This is why you should make sure that you are absolutely ready before beginning such a large undertaking.In my experience the best country to start as is Rhodoks because their infantry is very excellent (And Swadian Knights are very expensive), so unless you want to join another faction I'd start in Rhodoks and build up from there. However, just note that eventually, a Jihad will be called, and when this happens, you will have to face the combined might of the Islamic peoples to defend your new lands. If you were named leader of the crusade, you get the city, and instantly gain your own kingdom, no matter who joined the crusade!ДЄs such, the Crusade is an excellent way to get your kingdom started, or even claim and then name yourself a vassal of someone else. Siege: NOTE: Be SURE to wait until the crusaders siege the city, do not attempt to siege it yourself, or you will end up sieging it alone! After the siege ends, the ownership of the city transfers to the leader of the crusade, be it you or someone else.The armies head towards the holy city, most of the time by boat, and siege the city itself. Transit: This phase is fast, and occurs after the time shown in the camp is over.THis camp can be accessed if you are a Christian, and you can hire expensive but high level troops, as well as buy rare and unique weapons, armor, and horses.Nobles from all over the christian countries come and garrison the camp, showing how many will join the Crusade. Preparation: This phase causes a Crusade Camp to appear somewhere in the world.Accepting it instantly puts you at war with the Sarranid Sultanate, or any other Islamic faction that is in control of Hierosolyma. The player can be selected, but unless you are absolutely ready for it, its suggested that you decline the request. If they come to see the pope, he will request that the Christian leads the Crusade. Initiation: During this phase, the Pope will select a christian with high renown, and send them a letter.During a crusade, armies from every christian nation come together to assault the holy city, and claim it for all christianity. Crusades are the term for when the Pope calls an assault on Hierosolyma, believing it unjust that the current sultan refuses entry for christians.

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