[Mount & Blade 2: Genealogy of the Conqueror]Stable and fastest way to conquer the early stages! Compatible with the latest beta 1.3.4 Financial strategies, recommended equipment, recruitment of the strongest soldiers, complete guide to tactics[Beginners 2025 latest version]

Mount & Blade 2: Genealogy of the King (hereinafter referred to as Maubre 2) is an epic sandbox RPG set in the Middle Ages. Players start out as a simple adventurer and aim to become a king who leads an army and unifies the continent of Calradia. However, in the early stages, many beginners give up due to lack of funds and difficulty of battles. In particular, with the beta version v1.3.4 update implemented on November 23, 2025, the traditional standard money-making methods of slaughtering pigs and sheep were significantly weakened and became dysfunctional.

In this article, we will thoroughly explain how to ensure the fastest and most stable early game, even for beginners, that is fully compatible with the latest environment.

This guide has been compiled into practical content. The money strategy focuses on blacksmithing, combines the arena and thief hunting, and explains in detail the route to earn tens of thousands of denars within a week. We will also cover specific recruitment locations for recommended soldiers, simple tactics centered on crossbows, and unit operations. We will provide step-by-step instructions without any omissions, so please read and practice. It takes about 30 minutes to stabilize the beginning.

1. Recommended settings for character creation (determines the start dash)

The character selection right after the start of the game is directly connected to the early strategy later on. For beginners, we recommend the following settings.

• culture selection:I recommend Vlandia. The reason is that crossbows are easy to use and are advantageous in long range battles in the early stages. Imperial culture also has many archers, but Vlandia can use a mounted crossbow and has high mobility. Kuzite's horsebow is powerful, but it is difficult to operate and is not suitable for beginners.
• Attributes and background:
  • Attributes: Divided into 4 Vigor, 3 Social, and 3 Cunning. Strengthen your basics in one-handed swords and polearms with Vitality, improve persuasion and trade with Society, and improve your scouting and crafting skills with Intelligence.
  • Background: Set the father as a “soldier” and the mother as a “trader.” One-handed weapon skills and trade skills will be high from the beginning, making it easier to make money.
• appearance and gender: The gender is male and the physique has high defense power. You can choose your appearance however you like, but it will not affect your status.

If you start with this setting, your initial skills will fit perfectly with your early strategy. We recommend that you skip the tutorial. You can move to the main part in 5 minutes.

2. Action immediately after the tutorial (solidify the foundation in the first day)

After clearing the tutorial, go directly to the city “Likaron” or “Poros” near the starting point. Perform the following steps with 1000 denars in your possession.

1. Immediately hire 10 new recruits in the village: Limit the number of people to 10 or less so as not to reduce movement speed. I recommend Imperial Recruits. Infantry and archers can be upgraded equally, making for a good balance. Choose a village near a city.
2. Check movement speed: Maintain 4.0 or higher with the horse icon at the bottom right of the screen. If it drops, I'll buy a horse.
3. Hire a companion: Select “Search for people with specific skills” at the bar. Priority will be given to those with craft skills. You can hire him for a few hundred denars and appoint him as your blacksmith.

At this point the squad is complete. Next, let's move on to financial matters.

3. Compatible with the latest 1.3.4! A complete guide to early stage money strategies (earn tens of thousands of denars as quickly as possible)

As of v1.3.4, the city inventory for pig and sheep slaughter has been depleted, making it impossible to make quick cash. Village procurement is also inefficient. Instead, execute the following three methods in parallel. You can earn 10,000 denars in one day and 50,000 denars in 3 days.

3-1. Arena tournament vandalism (No. 1 in immediate effect, prize money 2000 denars/time)

• method: Wait for the tournament to be held in the city arena (rotating) and invest 600 denars in 4 rounds with a maximum bet of 150 denars. If your status is low, the multiplier will be 4x, and you can get a net profit of 1400 denars + quality equipment or a good horse. Clan level will also accelerate with 15 UP in fame.
• Example of venue: We will mainly travel around Vlandia area such as Rikaron, Fikaon, and Shalas. I destroy it while going around various places on quests.
• Tips: You can win with the initial weapon. Even if you lose, you can retry immediately after recovering your strength. You can earn 5000 denars 2-3 times a day.
• Note:Not held at night. Limited to daytime.

3-2. Blacksmithing scheme (strongest in the medium to long term, tens of thousands of denars/day)

• preparation: Add craft focus to companion. Players also rely on their intelligence.
• step:
  1. Purchase a large amount of cheap weapons (such as training swords) in the city, and obtain iron and wood by smelting.
  2. Buy wood in the village and make charcoal.
  3. Aim for the “Training pole arm tip” recipe on the blacksmith screen. Invest thousands of denars until you get it randomly.
  4. Sell ​​the finished product in the city. Each bottle costs 1,000 denars, and if you mass-produce it, it will be a huge profit.
• Revenue example: After unlocking the recipe, you can earn 20,000 denars in 1 hour. It is possible to earn more than 100,000 by creating a legendary weapon.
• Latest Tips: Material prices are stable with v1.3.4. You can reach skill 300 immediately by using iron-based circulation trading.

3-3. Hunting looters + selling loot (stable income source)

• Target only “Looters” on the map. A team of 10 people will hunt in equal numbers.
• After the battle, collect all items and sell them all at once in the city. You can earn 500-1000 denars in one battle.
• Enemies to avoid: bandits, pirates (too strong).

If you use these together, you can secure 50,000 denars in mercenary contract funds on the third day. The pig and sheep will only be used as a sub-use for the village quest reward of around 2000 denars.

4. Selection of recommended equipment (crossbow is unrivaled)

If the funds exceed 1000 denars, I will buy it immediately. Crossbow formation for beginners.

Equipment name	Where to get it	Reason/performance	Price guide
light crossbow	vlandia city	High accuracy when stopped, one hit to the head. It is possible to shoot on the left side of the horse.	2000 denars
bolt (ammunition)	Same as above	18 shot pack is required	500 denars
Good horse + horse armor	Arena prize or horse village	Can maintain movement speed 5.0	3000 denars
one handed sword + shield	booty	Use as a close backup	free

• Operation: Shoot at the enemy from the left side of the horse. When you run out of bullets, press F1-F2 to retreat.
• advanced: Charge on horseback with a long-handled weapon (created by a blacksmith).

5. Strongest soldier recruitment/operation guide (overwhelms the noble class)

The strongest in the early stages are the “noble soldiers (elite recruits)”. Can be adopted only in castles and city-managed villages.

• Kuzite Noble Lancer: 10 people will be hired in Kuzait Castle Village. Spear attack is the strongest, and although the maintenance cost is high, it can be unrivaled in the early stages. Village example: A castle town in the eastern nomadic zone.
• Recruitment law: Can be adopted if the “Management” item in the village notebook is the castle/city name. 10 people is enough.
• Operation: Consists of 10 new recruits + 5 nobles. Archer priority upgrade (Imperial recruits → archers) will be performed.

Manage upgrades on the squad screen. Pay close attention to maintenance costs.

6. Summary of tactics for beginners (achieve a 99% win rate with just the F key)

Manual combat is required. Automatic (F6) will cause more damage.

6-1. Simple automatic operation (for those who are not good at actions)

• F6 makes it fully automatic. Players fire crossbows from behind.

6-2. Full-scale command (retreat fire tactics)

1. F1 (select all soldiers) → F1 (stop).
2. Start shooting.
3. F1 → F2 (backward).
4. Repeat this. Attract enemies and shoot them.

6-3. Unit cooperation (cross firing)

• Attract the enemy's attention with cavalry (F3).
• Destroy them with bow/cross (F1 stop).
• Players hold up their shields and guide them.

Spread out your formation to prevent shield break-through.

7. Mercenary contracts and mid-game transition

Talk to the lord and sign a mercenary contract for 50,000 denars. Your rewards will skyrocket. It is safe if you choose a third country.

In the middle of the game, you will establish a clan and prepare to attack the castle.

8. Common mistakes and countermeasures

• Movement speed reduction: Purchase a horse.
• Fund depletion: Arena will be executed immediately.
• Annihilation: Makes heavy use of saves and is limited to looters.

summary

The early stages of Maubre 2, where pigs and sheep have been abolished in the latest version 1.3.4, can be stabilized the fastest with Arena + Blacksmith + Marauder. If you master the crossbow equipment, 10 noble soldiers, and F key tactics, you can advance to the royal road in one week. If you put it into practice, you will definitely be able to conquer the continent. Any player who follows this guide will never struggle in the early stages.