All 84 Ranged Weapons and Ammo in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

Ranged weapons let you hit enemies before they reach you, which helps when you're outnumbered or want to thin out a group before melee starts. In Bannerlord, the main types are bows, crossbows, throwing weapons, and slings. Bows, crossbows, and slings each need their own ammunition: arrows, bolts, and sling bullets. Throwing weapons are thrown directly, so they need no separate ammunition.

Type

Bows

20 items

Heavy Recurve Bow

The Khuzait Heavy Recurve stays usable on horseback and launches faster missiles than its standard counterpart.

Class: Bow
Culture: Khuzait
Tier: 3
Damage: 52
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 91
Draw / Reload Speed: 87
Ammo / Stack Size: Arrows
Mounted Use: Usable on horseback
Value: 1,126 Denars
Content: Base game

Hunting Bow

This light Battania hunting bow draws quickly, needs no skill investment, and stays usable on horseback.

Class: Bow
Culture: Battania
Tier: 1
Damage: 40
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 85
Draw / Reload Speed: 87
Ammo / Stack Size: Arrows
Mounted Use: Usable on horseback
Value: 220 Denars
Content: Base game

Longbow

Its 85 draw speed suits ground use, with only a 15-skill requirement.

Class: Bow
Culture: Battania
Tier: 2
Damage: 51
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 88
Draw / Reload Speed: 85
Ammo / Stack Size: Arrows
Mounted Use: Not usable on horseback
Value: 530 Denars
Content: Base game

Lowland Longbow

With 94 accuracy, it is a precise choice for foot archery.

Class: Bow
Culture: Vlandia
Tier: 3
Damage: 57
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 94
Draw / Reload Speed: 80
Ammo / Stack Size: Arrows
Mounted Use: Not usable on horseback
Value: 1,258 Denars
Content: Base game

Mountain Hunting Bow

The Battania model needs no skill and sends arrows faster than its standard counterpart.

Class: Bow
Culture: Battania
Tier: 1
Damage: 41
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 82
Draw / Reload Speed: 86
Ammo / Stack Size: Arrows
Mounted Use: Usable on horseback
Value: 222 Denars
Content: Base game

Noble Bow

The Noble Bow pairs perfect accuracy with the ability to fire from horseback.

Class: Bow
Culture: -
Tier: 6
Damage: 80
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 100
Draw / Reload Speed: 94
Ammo / Stack Size: Arrows
Mounted Use: Usable on horseback
Value: 37,305 Denars
Content: Base game

Noble Long Bow

Its 98 accuracy suits precise ground shooting, but it cannot be used on horseback.

Class: Bow
Culture: -
Tier: 6
Damage: 95
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 98
Draw / Reload Speed: 91
Ammo / Stack Size: Arrows
Mounted Use: Not usable on horseback
Value: 83,799 Denars
Content: Base game

Nomad Bow

This Aserai option sends arrows at 77 missile speed but cannot be used on horseback.

Class: Bow
Culture: Aserai
Tier: 4
Damage: 70
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 91
Draw / Reload Speed: 89
Ammo / Stack Size: Arrows
Mounted Use: Not usable on horseback
Value: 4,183 Denars
Content: Base game

Ranger Bow

Its 86 draw speed is paired with no horseback use and a low 15-skill requirement.

Class: Bow
Culture: Battania
Tier: 1
Damage: 47
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 83
Draw / Reload Speed: 86
Ammo / Stack Size: Arrows
Mounted Use: Not usable on horseback
Value: 248 Denars
Content: Base game

Recurve Bow

A lightweight option with a quick draw that stays usable on horseback.

Class: Bow
Culture: -
Tier: 3
Damage: 51
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 94
Draw / Reload Speed: 90
Ammo / Stack Size: Arrows
Mounted Use: Usable on horseback
Value: 1,236 Denars
Content: Base game

Steppe Bow

Khuzait's entry-level option requires no skill and can be used on horseback.

Class: Bow
Culture: Khuzait
Tier: 1
Damage: 41
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 80
Draw / Reload Speed: 86
Ammo / Stack Size: Arrows
Mounted Use: Usable on horseback
Value: 205 Denars
Content: Base game

Steppe Recurve Bow

It combines 94 accuracy with an 89 draw speed and remains usable on horseback.

Class: Bow
Culture: Khuzait
Tier: 3
Damage: 52
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 94
Draw / Reload Speed: 89
Ammo / Stack Size: Arrows
Mounted Use: Usable on horseback
Value: 1,364 Denars
Content: Base game

Steppe War Bow

This Khuzait option launches arrows fastest among the local bows and stays usable on horseback.

Class: Bow
Culture: Khuzait
Tier: 3
Damage: 54
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 95
Draw / Reload Speed: 89
Ammo / Stack Size: Arrows
Mounted Use: Usable on horseback
Value: 1,767 Denars
Content: Base game

Strong Tribesman Bow

The Strong Tribesman Bow has 95 accuracy and high missile speed, but is limited to foot use.

Class: Bow
Culture: Aserai
Tier: 5
Damage: 79
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 95
Draw / Reload Speed: 88
Ammo / Stack Size: Arrows
Mounted Use: Not usable on horseback
Value: 14,561 Denars
Content: Base game

Sturgian Shortbow

It draws quickly, remains usable on horseback, and has 95 accuracy.

Class: Bow
Culture: Sturgia
Tier: 2
Damage: 46
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 95
Draw / Reload Speed: 89
Ammo / Stack Size: Arrows
Mounted Use: Usable on horseback
Value: 709 Denars
Content: Base game

Tribesman Bow

Aserai's 94-accuracy option draws quickly but is limited to foot use.

Class: Bow
Culture: Aserai
Tier: 3
Damage: 58
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 94
Draw / Reload Speed: 89
Ammo / Stack Size: Arrows
Mounted Use: Not usable on horseback
Value: 1,426 Denars
Content: Base game

Whispering Shadow

The War Sails Whispering Shadow favors accuracy over missile speed and remains usable on horseback.

Class: Bow
Culture: -
Tier: 0
Damage: 30
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 99
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: Arrows
Mounted Use: Usable on horseback
Value: 132 Denars
Content: War Sails

Woodland Longbow

Its 0.1 weight and 82 missile speed make it a swift foot-only option.

Class: Bow
Culture: Battania
Tier: 3
Damage: 64
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 94
Draw / Reload Speed: 88
Ammo / Stack Size: Arrows
Mounted Use: Not usable on horseback
Value: 2,799 Denars
Content: Base game

Woodland Yew Bow

A Battania bow with a 91 draw speed that must be used on foot.

Class: Bow
Culture: Battania
Tier: 3
Damage: 61
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 92
Draw / Reload Speed: 91
Ammo / Stack Size: Arrows
Mounted Use: Not usable on horseback
Value: 1,735 Denars
Content: Base game

Yew Bow

This Vlandian bow delivers a 90 draw speed but cannot be used on horseback.

Class: Bow
Culture: Vlandia
Tier: 4
Damage: 69
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 94
Draw / Reload Speed: 90
Ammo / Stack Size: Arrows
Mounted Use: Not usable on horseback
Value: 4,688 Denars
Content: Base game

Type

Crossbows

9 items

Arbalest

The Vlandian Arbalest combines 98 accuracy with 87 missile speed but can only be loaded on foot.

Class: Crossbow
Culture: Vlandia
Tier: 5
Damage: 89
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 98
Draw / Reload Speed: 60
Ammo / Stack Size: Bolts
Mounted Use: Can't reload on horseback
Value: 11,191 Denars
Content: Base game

Bound Crossbow

It combines the fastest, most accurate shots here with a 70-skill requirement and no horseback reload.

Class: Crossbow
Culture: Vlandia
Tier: 6
Damage: 100
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 100
Draw / Reload Speed: 63
Ammo / Stack Size: Bolts
Mounted Use: Can't reload on horseback
Value: 50,319 Denars
Content: Base game

Fine Light Crossbow

It cycles fastest here at 80, and horseback reloading is allowed.

Class: Crossbow
Culture: Vlandia
Tier: 5
Damage: 85
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 90
Draw / Reload Speed: 80
Ammo / Stack Size: Bolts
Mounted Use: Can reload on horseback
Value: 22,157 Denars
Content: Base game

Heavy Crossbow

The Empire Heavy Crossbow pairs 96 accuracy with 80 missile speed, but cannot reload while mounted.

Class: Crossbow
Culture: Empire
Tier: 4
Damage: 82
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 96
Draw / Reload Speed: 61
Ammo / Stack Size: Bolts
Mounted Use: Can't reload on horseback
Value: 4,619 Denars
Content: Base game

Heavy Peasant Crossbow

A no-skill Empire weapon with a 60 reload speed that must be operated on foot.

Class: Crossbow
Culture: Empire
Tier: 2
Damage: 70
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 85
Draw / Reload Speed: 60
Ammo / Stack Size: Bolts
Mounted Use: Can't reload on horseback
Value: 543 Denars
Content: Base game

Hickory Crossbow

This Empire crossbow has 99 accuracy and launches bolts at 90 speed, but must be reloaded on foot.

Class: Crossbow
Culture: Empire
Tier: 5
Damage: 93
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 99
Draw / Reload Speed: 62
Ammo / Stack Size: Bolts
Mounted Use: Can't reload on horseback
Value: 19,599 Denars
Content: Base game

Light Crossbow

This Vlandian model can be reloaded on horseback and cycles at speed 75.

Class: Crossbow
Culture: Vlandia
Tier: 4
Damage: 77
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 85
Draw / Reload Speed: 75
Ammo / Stack Size: Bolts
Mounted Use: Can reload on horseback
Value: 6,481 Denars
Content: Base game

Light Peasant Crossbow

Weighing 1, this Vlandian model needs no skill and supports horseback reloading.

Class: Crossbow
Culture: Vlandia
Tier: 2
Damage: 57
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 75
Draw / Reload Speed: 65
Ammo / Stack Size: Bolts
Mounted Use: Can reload on horseback
Value: 422 Denars
Content: Base game

Simple Light Crossbow

This Empire model needs no skill, has a speed rating of 70, and supports horseback reloading.

Class: Crossbow
Culture: Empire
Tier: 3
Damage: 67
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 80
Draw / Reload Speed: 70
Ammo / Stack Size: Bolts
Mounted Use: Can reload on horseback
Value: 1,804 Denars
Content: Base game

Type

Throwing Weapons

29 items

Balanced Engraved Throwing Axe

A stack of five adds two extra throws over standard Nord bundles.

Class: Throwing axe
Culture: Nord
Tier: 6
Damage: 93
Damage Type: Cut
Accuracy: 93
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 5
Mounted Use: -
Value: 23,633 Denars
Content: War Sails

Balanced Nord Throwing Axe

Five Nord weapons in a stack make this balanced variant heavier per piece than the engraved version.

Class: Throwing axe
Culture: Nord
Tier: 6
Damage: 102
Damage Type: Cut
Accuracy: 93
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 5
Mounted Use: -
Value: 42,990 Denars
Content: War Sails

Broad Blade Javelin

A Sturgian javelin with five throws per stack and a 28 missile speed.

Class: Javelin
Culture: Sturgia
Tier: 4
Damage: 101
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 92
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 5
Mounted Use: -
Value: 3,611 Denars
Content: Base game

Broad Bladed Throwing Knives

This Empire knife stack gives three throws at 95 accuracy and 32 missile speed.

Class: Throwing knife
Culture: Empire
Tier: 1
Damage: 33
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 95
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 3
Mounted Use: -
Value: 189 Denars
Content: Base game

Engraved Throwing Axe

A Nord axe with three throws per stack and 26 missile speed.

Class: Throwing axe
Culture: Nord
Tier: 4
Damage: 76
Damage Type: Cut
Accuracy: 93
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 3
Mounted Use: -
Value: 4,965 Denars
Content: War Sails

Fish Harpoon

Its four-throw stack is smaller than five-piece javelins, while the harpoon travels at 30 speed.

Class: Javelin
Culture: Sturgia
Tier: 1
Damage: 56
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 92
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 4
Mounted Use: -
Value: 171 Denars
Content: Base game

Francesca

A Vlandian axe that throws at 27 missile speed and carries three per stack.

Class: Throwing axe
Culture: Vlandia
Tier: 3
Damage: 64
Damage Type: Cut
Accuracy: 93
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 3
Mounted Use: -
Value: 2,509 Denars
Content: Base game

God's Ray

A Nord javelin with a blunt one-handed thrust as well as its ranged attack.

Class: Javelin
Culture: Nord
Tier: 3
Damage: 68
Damage Type: Blunt
Accuracy: 92
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 4
Mounted Use: -
Value: 1,231 Denars
Content: War Sails

Harpoon

This heavy Sturgian harpoon gives you five throws per stack and a 28 missile speed.

Class: Javelin
Culture: Sturgia
Tier: 3
Damage: 113
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 92
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 5
Mounted Use: -
Value: 2,421 Denars
Content: Base game

Hidebound Nord Throwing Axe

It carries three throws, and each weapon weighs less than the standard Nord variant.

Class: Throwing axe
Culture: Nord
Tier: 4
Damage: 80
Damage Type: Cut
Accuracy: 93
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 3
Mounted Use: -
Value: 6,414 Denars
Content: War Sails

Highland Throwing Axe

A Battania axe stack of three that travels at 27 missile speed.

Class: Throwing axe
Culture: Battania
Tier: 4
Damage: 70
Damage Type: Cut
Accuracy: 93
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 3
Mounted Use: -
Value: 4,578 Denars
Content: Base game

Highland Throwing Dagger

This Battania dagger carries three throws and launches faster than most javelins at 32 missile speed.

Class: Throwing knife
Culture: Battania
Tier: 0
Damage: 23
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 95
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 3
Mounted Use: -
Value: 100 Denars
Content: Base game

Hooked Javelin

At 1.41 each, it is the heaviest javelin here and comes five to a stack.

Class: Javelin
Culture: Vlandia
Tier: 4
Damage: 117
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 92
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 5
Mounted Use: -
Value: 4,264 Denars
Content: Base game

Horseman Javelin

A Khuzait javelin with five throws per stack and 28 missile speed.

Class: Javelin
Culture: Khuzait
Tier: 2
Damage: 89
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 92
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 5
Mounted Use: -
Value: 784 Denars
Content: Base game

Jagged Javelin

Its four-piece stack travels at 29 missile speed, faster than most comparable javelins.

Class: Javelin
Culture: Khuzait
Tier: 2
Damage: 70
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 92
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 4
Mounted Use: -
Value: 556 Denars
Content: Base game

Jereed

The Aserai Jereed offers five throws per stack and a 28 missile speed.

Class: Javelin
Culture: Aserai
Tier: 6
Damage: 121
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 92
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 5
Mounted Use: -
Value: 28,237 Denars
Content: Base game

Leafblade Throwing Knife

A Battania knife with three throws per stack, 95 accuracy, and 32 missile speed.

Class: Throwing knife
Culture: Battania
Tier: 3
Damage: 53
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 95
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 3
Mounted Use: -
Value: 1,283 Denars
Content: Base game

Lowland Javelin

This Vlandian javelin brings five throws per stack at a weight of 1.2 each.

Class: Javelin
Culture: Vlandia
Tier: 3
Damage: 96
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 92
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 5
Mounted Use: -
Value: 1,309 Denars
Content: Base game

Lowland Throwing Knife

At 0.6 weight each, it is lighter than the Leafblade version and carries the same three-count stack.

Class: Throwing knife
Culture: Battania
Tier: 3
Damage: 50
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 95
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 3
Mounted Use: -
Value: 1,139 Denars
Content: Base game

Nord Javelin

Nord Spear Warriors and Corsair Chiefs carry this five-throw projectile.

Class: Javelin
Culture: Nord
Tier: 4
Damage: 110
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 92
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 5
Mounted Use: -
Value: 5,049 Denars
Content: War Sails

Nord Throwing Axe

A low-cost Nord weapon with three throws per stack and 26 missile speed.

Class: Throwing axe
Culture: Nord
Tier: 3
Damage: 73
Damage Type: Cut
Accuracy: 93
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 3
Mounted Use: -
Value: 1,265 Denars
Content: War Sails

Northern Throwing Axe

Its three-piece stack weighs slightly more per weapon than the standard Nord version.

Class: Throwing axe
Culture: Nord
Tier: 4
Damage: 100
Damage Type: Cut
Accuracy: 93
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 3
Mounted Use: -
Value: 6,708 Denars
Content: War Sails

Raider Throwing Axe

A Sturgian axe stack of three that throws at 27 missile speed.

Class: Throwing axe
Culture: Sturgia
Tier: 4
Damage: 71
Damage Type: Cut
Accuracy: 93
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 3
Mounted Use: -
Value: 3,925 Denars
Content: Base game

Simple Javelin

A light javelin with four throws per stack and 29 missile speed.

Class: Javelin
Culture: -
Tier: 1
Damage: 60
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 92
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 4
Mounted Use: -
Value: 174 Denars
Content: Base game

Stone

The standard projectile travels at 55 missile speed, much faster than its stealth counterpart.

Class: Stone
Culture: -
Tier: 0
Damage: 10
Damage Type: Blunt
Accuracy: 45
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: -
Mounted Use: -
Value: 2 Denars
Content: Base game

Tribesman Throwing Axe

The Aserai Tribesman Throwing Axe carries three throws and weighs 0.69 each.

Class: Throwing axe
Culture: Aserai
Tier: 4
Damage: 70
Damage Type: Cut
Accuracy: 93
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 3
Mounted Use: -
Value: 4,578 Denars
Content: Base game

Tribesman Throwing Daggers

Three Aserai throwing daggers travel at 32 missile speed in a stack.

Class: Throwing knife
Culture: Aserai
Tier: 1
Damage: 22
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 95
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 3
Mounted Use: -
Value: 248 Denars
Content: Base game

Woodland Javelin

This Battania javelin carries five throws and has a 29 missile speed.

Class: Javelin
Culture: Battania
Tier: 3
Damage: 96
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: 92
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 5
Mounted Use: -
Value: 1,579 Denars
Content: Base game

Woodland Throwing Axe

Battania's Woodland Throwing Axe is used by Oathsworn and Veteran Falxmen and carries three throws.

Class: Throwing axe
Culture: Battania
Tier: 4
Damage: 75
Damage Type: Cut
Accuracy: 93
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 3
Mounted Use: -
Value: 4,400 Denars
Content: Base game

Type

Arrows

14 items

Arrows

A standard stack of 27 arrows keeps each projectile light at 0.043 weight.

Class: Arrow
Culture: -
Tier: 1
Damage: 0
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 27
Mounted Use: -
Value: 203 Denars
Content: Base game

Barbed Arrows

A 20-shot stack gives fewer projectiles than standard quivers.

Class: Arrow
Culture: -
Tier: 1
Damage: 1
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 20
Mounted Use: -
Value: 275 Denars
Content: Base game

Blunt Arrows

The 30-shot stack produces blunt impacts rather than piercing hits.

Class: Arrow
Culture: Khuzait
Tier: 3
Damage: 2
Damage Type: Blunt
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 30
Mounted Use: -
Value: 2,079 Denars
Content: Base game

Bodkin Arrows

The 24-count Bodkin stack keeps each shot at 0.048 weight.

Class: Arrow
Culture: -
Tier: 3
Damage: 3
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 24
Mounted Use: -
Value: 3,116 Denars
Content: Base game

Burning Arrows

Burning Arrows carry 27 shots and add fire damage to each hit.

Class: Arrow
Culture: -
Tier: 2
Damage: 1
Damage Type: Pierce (+16 fire damage)
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 27
Mounted Use: -
Value: 558 Denars
Content: War Sails

Imperial Arrows

The Empire's quiver holds 30 arrows, more than the standard 27.

Class: Arrow
Culture: Empire
Tier: 1
Damage: 0
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 30
Mounted Use: -
Value: 275 Denars
Content: Base game

Light Bodkin Arrows

The 21-count option is the smallest bodkin stack, with 0.048 weight per shot.

Class: Arrow
Culture: -
Tier: 3
Damage: 3
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 21
Mounted Use: -
Value: 2,301 Denars
Content: Base game

Lowland Arrows

Lowland Arrows carry 25 shots at a relatively heavy 0.06 apiece.

Class: Arrow
Culture: -
Tier: 2
Damage: 2
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 25
Mounted Use: -
Value: 1,254 Denars
Content: Base game

Piercing Arrows

Its 23-count bundle weighs 0.041 per piece, lighter than most listed ammunition.

Class: Arrow
Culture: -
Tier: 4
Damage: 4
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 23
Mounted Use: -
Value: 7,746 Denars
Content: Base game

Range Arrows

A 27-projectile stack keeps the Range Arrows' weight at the standard 0.043 each.

Class: Arrow
Culture: -
Tier: 2
Damage: 1
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 27
Mounted Use: -
Value: 558 Denars
Content: Base game

Stacked Bodkin Arrows

This 32-count bundle is larger than the other bodkin options.

Class: Arrow
Culture: -
Tier: 4
Damage: 3
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 32
Mounted Use: -
Value: 7,001 Denars
Content: Base game

Stacked Steppe Arrows

The 36-count quiver is largest here, with each Khuzait projectile weighing just 0.036.

Class: Arrow
Culture: Khuzait
Tier: 4
Damage: 2
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 36
Mounted Use: -
Value: 3,815 Denars
Content: Base game

Steppe Arrows

Khuzait Steppe Arrows keep the 24-count quiver light at 0.036 per projectile.

Class: Arrow
Culture: Khuzait
Tier: 2
Damage: 2
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 24
Mounted Use: -
Value: 1,133 Denars
Content: Base game

Whisper Arrows

War Sails Whisper Arrows hold 20 shots and travel at half standard missile speed.

Class: Arrow
Culture: -
Tier: 2
Damage: 2
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 20
Mounted Use: -
Value: 756 Denars
Content: War Sails

Type

Bolts

6 items

Bolts

This Vlandian stack carries 18 bolts, each weighing a relatively heavy 0.08.

Class: Bolt
Culture: Vlandia
Tier: 4
Damage: 4
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 18
Mounted Use: -
Value: 5,719 Denars
Content: Base game

Burning Bolts

Burning Bolts hold 25 shots and add fire damage to each impact.

Class: Bolt
Culture: -
Tier: 0
Damage: 0
Damage Type: Pierce (+17 fire damage)
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 25
Mounted Use: -
Value: 1 Denars
Content: War Sails

Heavy Bolts

Each weighs 0.04, keeping the 18-piece stack light to carry.

Class: Bolt
Culture: Vlandia
Tier: 5
Damage: 5
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 18
Mounted Use: -
Value: 15,727 Denars
Content: Base game

Heavy Quarrels

The Empire's 18-count Heavy Quarrel stack weighs 0.06 per shot, more than most bolt alternatives.

Class: Bolt
Culture: Empire
Tier: 3
Damage: 3
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 18
Mounted Use: -
Value: 2,079 Denars
Content: Base game

Light Bolts

It holds 20, two more than the standard 18-count bundle.

Class: Bolt
Culture: -
Tier: 2
Damage: 2
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 20
Mounted Use: -
Value: 756 Denars
Content: Base game

Light Quarrels

The Empire's 18-count light quarrels weigh 0.04 per shot, tied for lightest here.

Class: Bolt
Culture: Empire
Tier: 1
Damage: 1
Damage Type: Pierce
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 18
Mounted Use: -
Value: 275 Denars
Content: Base game

Type

Slings and Sling Bullets

6 items

Braided Sling

It is more accurate than the Wool Sling, although its stones travel slower.

Class: Sling
Culture: -
Tier: 0
Damage: 45
Damage Type: Blunt
Accuracy: 55
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: Sling stones
Mounted Use: -
Value: 2,750 Denars
Content: Base game

Chiseled Sling Bullets

Chiseled Bullets weigh 0.13 each, the heaviest sling ammunition, and come in a 16-piece stack.

Class: Sling stone
Culture: -
Tier: 3
Damage: 5
Damage Type: Blunt
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 16
Mounted Use: -
Value: 2,079 Denars
Content: Base game

Lead Sling Bullets

Lead bullets weigh only 0.04 each but have the smallest sling ammunition stack at 15.

Class: Sling stone
Culture: -
Tier: 4
Damage: 9
Damage Type: Blunt
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 15
Mounted Use: -
Value: 3,100 Denars
Content: Base game

Reinforced Sling

It is the most accurate of the three and sends stones at the highest speed.

Class: Sling
Culture: -
Tier: 1
Damage: 57
Damage Type: Blunt
Accuracy: 65
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: Sling stones
Mounted Use: -
Value: 6,000 Denars
Content: Base game

Stone Sling Bullets

An 18-stone stack has the highest count here, with each projectile weighing 0.1.

Class: Sling stone
Culture: -
Tier: 1
Damage: 4
Damage Type: Blunt
Accuracy: -
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: 18
Mounted Use: -
Value: 275 Denars
Content: Base game

Wool Sling

It travels faster than the Braided Sling but has the lowest accuracy among the three designs.

Class: Sling
Culture: -
Tier: 0
Damage: 25
Damage Type: Blunt
Accuracy: 45
Draw / Reload Speed: -
Ammo / Stack Size: Sling stones
Mounted Use: -
Value: 300 Denars
Content: Base game

How Ranged Weapons and Ammunition Work

Bows, crossbows, and slings each fire ammunition you carry, while throwing weapons are the things you throw. Arrows, bolts, and throwing weapons all sit in your four weapon slots, so they compete with your melee weapon for space. Ammunition runs down as you fire, so check how much you have before each battle.

The main counters to ranged attacks are shields and good footwork. Once enemies reach you, you'll want a melee weapon ready.

Bow Types: Shortbows, Longbows, and Recurve Bows

Shortbows, longbows, and recurve bows differ mostly in speed and force. Shortbows fire a bit more often, but each arrow hits less hard. Longbows and recurve bows send their arrows faster, but they reload more slowly. A shortbow suits steady, frequent shooting, while a longbow or recurve bow suits a slower, more deliberate style.

Crossbows: Strong Shots With Slow Reloads

Crossbows are accurate and powerful, and you don't need to lead moving targets as much as you would with a bow. Moving and shooting is harder with a crossbow than with a bow, though.

The trade-off is reloading, which takes longer than a bow's and leaves you exposed. Take cover to reload, then step out only when you're ready to fire. Because each shot takes time to set up, wait for a clear target rather than firing at the first enemy in sight.

Arrows and Bolts: Choosing the Right Ammunition

Arrows come in piercing, bodkin, and steppe types, and each one trades power for quantity. Piercing arrows hit hardest but come in the smallest stacks. Bodkin arrows hit less hard, but their stacks hold more arrows, and steppe arrows hit less hard still with the largest stacks of the three.

Carrying a mix of types balances damage against how many arrows you have. You can save your hardest-hitting arrows for the toughest targets while still having plenty to shoot.

Bolts are the ammunition for crossbows. Crossbows hit harder than most bows, so each bolt lands with more force than a typical arrow, which makes them a strong pick against well-armored enemies.

Throwing Weapons: Close-Range Hits

Throwing weapons include knives, daggers, axes, javelins, and rocks. Javelins hit hardest of the group and reach farthest, while axes, daggers, and knives reach less far, so they work best up close.

Knives and daggers are light and quick, but they hit weakly, which makes them best for finishing off an enemy who's already hurt. Javelins, knives, and daggers can also switch to one-handed melee, but none of them matches a dedicated melee weapon. Knives can't block incoming attacks.

Axes are fast and deadly, and they're effective against shields. They're inaccurate, though, so keep them away from your own troops, and they can only be used as thrown weapons. Javelins are hefty but slow, yet they're very deadly and strong against shields. Rocks are the weakest throwing option, but they can still hurt.

Slings and Sling Bullets

Slings come in three types: wool, braided, and reinforced. They fire sling bullets, which come in three kinds: stone, chiseled, and lead. The reinforced sling is the most accurate and sends its bullets fastest, while the wool sling is the least accurate of the three. Lead bullets hit hardest but come in the smallest stacks, and stone bullets give you the most shots.

Burning Arrows and Bolts in War Sails

The War Sails expansion adds Burning Arrows and Burning Bolts, which deal extra fire damage. It also adds Nord throwing axes and javelins.

Where to Find Bows, Crossbows, and Ammunition

Bows and crossbows turn up in battlefield loot, and they're also sold in markets. Bolts are sold in markets too, so check there when you need to restock.

Throwing weapons come from battlefield loot as well, and some are sold in larger settlement markets.

FAQ

Can you shoot from horseback in Bannerlord?

Many bows can't be used on horseback, and most of the ones that can't are longbows and the heavier tribal bows. Most crossbows can't be reloaded while mounted, and light crossbows are the exception.

How many arrows and throwing weapons can you bring into battle?

Throwing weapons come in small stacks, so each slot holds only a few. Throwing skill perks raise how many fit, and certain perks make quivers bigger. To keep shooting for as long as possible in a battle, put a bow or crossbow in your first slot and fill the other three with ammunition.

Can you craft ranged weapons in Bannerlord?

Bows and crossbows can't be crafted in Bannerlord, while most throwing weapons can, javelins included. That means bows and crossbows have to be found or bought, while throwing weapons give you the option of making your own.