Couched lance damage was recalibrated. No more one-shotting cataphracts through full plate, but also no more glancing blows on peasant levy. The sweet spot was found. Additionally, horse archers (the Khuzaits’ terror weapon) now have a slightly reduced accuracy while moving at full gallop, making them powerful but not omnipotent.
While the game has moved past its initial early access phase, it still carries some technical baggage: Jank & AI: mount blade ii bannerlord v11012734
New icons for troop types and clearer kingdom diplomacy screens. Couched lance damage was recalibrated
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