Nord Veteran Archers are the top-tier archer unit for the Kingdom of Nords.
They are much cheaper than other top-tier archers, but suffer from a slower firing speed. Statistically, they are actually only fourth tier units with above average skill, proficiency, and equipment, making them more disposable than most.
In classic Mount&Blade, these archers (as with all Nordic archer units) were weak both in melee and in ranged combat, making them nearly useless in game, with their infantry counterparts being more useful in every way. They have been significantly upgraded in Warband by replacing their Padded Leather armor with a Mail Shirt instead, making them the best armored archer of their level in the game.
Tactics[]
Nord Veteran Archers are a flexible troop. They are equipped with Mail Shirts which make them sustainable in melee combat for a short time, but don't expect them to replace regular infantry. They also have good melee stats for taking down enemies up close, but it is best to keep them away from heavy infantry and cavalry alike. Their archery skill is good, despite the fact that they shoot slowly. They share the highest Athletics skill of any soldier in the game with Nord Huscarls, making them incredibly agile and fast-moving both in and out of battle.
Stats and Equipment[]
Note: Troops have a set of default stats; at the beginning of a new game, these stats are randomly adjusted for each type of troop. The following is the default set for this troop as seen within the game code and may not reflect the specific stats you will see during actual gameplay. For more information, see Troop stats.
Sea Raider
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