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There are lots of ways of making a living inMount & Blade 2: Bannerlord. These include trading, waging wars, and even becoming an adept blacksmith. But to earn tons of Denars in exchange for your smithing crafts, you’ll need to forge higher-tier weapons. To craft higher tier weapons, you’ll need to unlock lots of Smithing parts.
But unlocking new and higher-tier smithing parts inMount & Blade 2: Bannerlordcan be a long and ardous process, which can take you hours of grinding if you may’t do it right. So, to help you make this process significantly easier, here’s a comprehensive guide on how to unlock smithing parts in a hasslefree manner.
How To Unlock Smithing Parts In Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord
Unlocking smithing parts in Bannerlord isn’t as easy as you might think it to be. While there are quite a few ways to unlock these parts, you won’t be able to unlock later tier parts if you don’t follow the right steps consistently. The two ways to unlock new smithing parts are byeither melting items or crafting new weapons.
So, start by refining hardwood into charcoal and smelting weapons obtained from looters or marketplace purchases. This not only levels up your Smithing skills but also provides essential materials for crafting. Once you can level up your primary Smithing character toat least 75 to unlock the ‘Curious Smith’ perk, you can then start crafting your own weapons.
Focus on Crafting Polearms
While you may craft any weapon to unlock new parts, the best option is to focus on crafting Polearms. Not only do they provide higher EXP and smithing parts, but also sell for much higher price. Here are some tips to help you craft Polearms quicker, and for better profits:
After crafting or smelting, your character’s stamina will deplete. So, try to rest in town to recover and repeat the process. Thiscycle of burning wood, smelting weapons, refining resources and forging weapons is the key to unlocking all parts quickly.
So, after each battle, try to collect weapons rather than selling them outright. You can smelt these weapons to unlock more parts and also get materials. You can even use the extra resources tocraft new weapons which will translate into extra Denars.
What Are Smithing Parts, And Why Should You Unlock Them?
Smithing parts are individual components used to craft weapons inMount & Blade II: Bannerlord. These include blades, handles, and other pieces that determine a weapon’s type, damage, and every stat related to it. Unlocking these parts is crucial because:
If you can unlock more smithing parts, this provides you access tohigher-tier parts using which you can craft high-damage weaponsthat can fit your playstyle. Moreover, Smithing is one of the most lucrative ways to farm Denars.
The higher tier parts you use for a craft, the higher is the tier for your forged weapons. The same applies for your smelted weapons. The higher their tier, the better Smithing parts you unlock.
