For other Standard Bearers, see Standard Bearer.
The Standard Bearer (Merkismathr) is a fourth-tier unit of the Norse troop tree in Viking Conquest.
Leadership Bonus[]
The Norse standard bearer along with the other Standard Bearer troops for each faction can give you (the player) a gradual bonus of up to +3 leadership (+1 at 10,+2 at 20 and +3 at 30 units). Type does not matter (you can have for e.g. 15 saxon, 10 norse and 5 gaelic).
Tactics[]
It's advisable to place your Standard Bearers down on the troop rooster to protect them (AI does that, you will notice in battles) as even if they are strong, they have no shields.
As they have no shield, as enemies, they could also be prioritized for killing from a distance if the player has a bow or otherwise ranged weapons - as getting close to them safely could be slightly dangerous due to their long spears.
Stats and Equipment[]
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Norse Troops |
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Freedman • Gothi |
Freeholder • Bowman |
Spearman • Companion • Warrior Archer |
Elite Spearman • Standard Bearer • Veteran |
Noble • Bodyguard |