Quests in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord can be a reliable way to build influence, increase relations with lords, and earn coin or equipment. While not every quest offers the same return, certain types stand out for their efficiency and overall rewards. Choosing the right quests can help you grow faster both in the early and mid-game.
Gang Leader Needs Weapons
This quest is offered in towns by gang leaders. You are tasked with delivering a set quantity of weapons, often simple items like one-handed swords or axes. It pays well for the minimal effort involved, especially if you already have the weapons in storage or can buy them cheaply from nearby settlements. Completing it also improves relations with the local underworld, which can be useful if you engage in more illicit trading.
Train Troops
Given by lords, this quest requires you to take a group of recruits and train them into higher tier units. It can be highly profitable if you are already travelling and fighting smaller bandit groups. In addition to monetary payment, you keep the loot from battles fought during the training period. The relations boost with the quest giver is often significant, making it a good long-term investment.
Escort Merchant Caravan
While it demands more travel, escorting a caravan offers consistent income over several in-game days. The quest rewards you at completion and also provides opportunities to engage bandits along the route. If you maintain a moderately strong party, it is a low-risk way to earn money while building combat experience.
Rival Gang Moving In
Another gang-related quest, this task involves defeating a rival faction attempting to take over a part of the city. The fights are quick and often in close quarters, providing fast combat experience. The reward is solid, and you gain standing with the current gang leader, which can open up further profitable quests.
Noble’s Retinue Needs Supplies
Occasionally, nobles will request a specific amount of food or trade goods. These quests pay generously if you can source the items cheaply from villages or towns nearby. They are particularly effective for players who already have a trading route in place, allowing for quick completion without major detours.
Deliver Herd
While not the most glamorous quest, delivering livestock can be surprisingly profitable. Buying animals cheaply in one area and selling them to the quest giver for the reward can result in a net gain, especially if you combine the delivery with other trade activities.
The Seven Swords Takeaway
In Bannerlord, the most rewarding quests often depend on your current resources and goals. Combat-focused players will benefit from troop training and gang conflict quests, while traders can make the most of delivery and supply contracts. By prioritising these higher-value opportunities, you can grow your wealth, reputation, and influence without wasting time on less efficient tasks.
