For example you could have your Archers carry two quivers instead of the default shield or even let them run around naked. With this mechanic you can customize them to whatever you want them to look like or to use as weapons.

Every item that is placed in them will be removed and is gone forever after you exit the inventory screen. Note: that you should ignore the equipment slots in the middle. After exiting this screen, all the units of the selected troop type will automatically select the best choice for their purpose from items that were placed in the left panel.įor some reason archers select equipment randomly, which can make things confusing. On the appearing inventory screen you can drag the gear from the right panel into the left one (CTRL-click is a fast way of doing this) or the other way around. In return each units is customizable in their gear by talking to them in the Party view and selecting 'I would like to select your equipment.'.

The Custom Troops/Mercenaries (ingame called Freelancers, not to be confused with the Freelancer mod) are an additional, faction-independent troop tree which offers a variety of units for all purposes, yet not as specialized as the equivalent faction units. Freelancer Archer using default gear but with a player crest.

Mount and blade mercenaries