Mount and Blade: Summon five outlaws at the start

Chapter 173

Not only that, the performance of the Vlandian Conscripted Crossbowmen when facing the enemy's shield wall and close combat is often unsatisfactory.

Due to the lack of effective close combat skills and defensive means, if they cannot quickly defeat the enemy with their own powerful firepower, then once the enemy successfully breaks through the defense line and gets close, what awaits them is likely to be a horrible massacre.

In view of the above unfavorable factors, in order to ensure that the Vlandian Conscripted Crossbowmen can give full play to their advantages and avoid unnecessary losses, a certain scale of shield-bearing infantry must be arranged to cooperate in the battle.

These shield-bearing infantry can act as a barrier, providing reliable support and protection for the crossbowmen, effectively preventing the enemy troops from forcibly approaching the Vlandian crossbowmen, thereby ensuring that the entire battle situation develops in a direction that is favorable to us.

Time passed quickly, and the ten Vlandian Conscripted Crossbowmen finally completed their advancement.

It is completely different from those Vlandian recruits who are dressed in a messy way.

At the moment when the ten Vlandia conscripted crossbowmen completed their advancement, their clothes changed dramatically.

The tattered cloth and loose sleeveless vests disappeared without a trace, replaced by a thick cotton robe with a dark red body and a majestic lion pattern.

This new battle robe not only looks solemn in appearance, but more importantly, it greatly enhances the crossbowmen's physical defense.

The heavy cotton material effectively resists the enemy's attack, greatly increasing their chances of survival on the battlefield.

At the same time, the dark red main color gives people a sense of awe and killing, and the lifelike lion pattern adds a bit of murderous aura.

In addition to the change in clothing, the crossbowmen's equipment has also been fully upgraded.

They have an exquisite leather felt hat on their heads. Although it cannot completely block the damage of swords, it can also provide some protection for the fragile head.

The cotton scarf wrapped around the neck can not only keep warm in cold weather, but also reduce the impact on the neck to a certain extent.

Of course, the most eye-catching thing is the light crossbow on their backs that is light and deadly.

This light crossbow has been carefully crafted, and the bowstring is tight and powerful, ready to shoot deadly arrows at any time.

There is also a bag of heavy crossbow arrows hanging on the back waist of these ten Vlandia conscripted crossbowmen. Although the number is not large, it is enough to cope with a short-term battle.

However, perhaps considering the dangerous situation that may be faced after shooting all the crossbow arrows, each Vlandia conscripted crossbowman has an additional short sword hanging on his waist.

Although this short sword is not too long, it can play a little role in close combat, allowing the Vlandia conscripted crossbowmen to have a precious self-protection ability at a critical moment.

[Character: Orville]

[Second-level soldier: Vlandia Conscript Crossbowman]

[Strength: 13]

[Agility: 12]

[Intelligence: 10]

[Charisma: 9]

Skills: Iron Bones 3, Heavy Attack 3, Run 4, Weapon Mastery 2, Strong Bow 2]

Weapon Proficiency:

One-handed weapon 100, two-handed weapon 60, long-pole weapon 80, throwing 60, bow 60, crossbow 150.

Weapons and equipment:

Cotton robe, felt hat, cotton scarf, worn leather boots, light crossbow, heavy crossbow arrow, short sword.

If we only analyze it from the data level, the performance of the second-level Vlandia Conscript Crossbowman can be said to be quite satisfactory.

The only highlight may be the agility attribute of up to 12.

You know, such high agility attributes are rare among the same-level soldiers, which allows them to move more quickly on the battlefield, and to continue to attack the enemy by changing positions. Of course, the most important thing is to evacuate the dangerous battlefield faster.

In addition, these conscripted crossbowmen also have the level 2 strong bow skill. This skill not only allows them to exert more power when using light crossbows, but also means that they have undergone a certain degree of professional training, and their shooting accuracy and efficiency have been significantly improved.

Coupled with the weapon proficiency of up to 150 points of crossbows, it is even more powerful, making it more accurate to attack on the battlefield.

If you compare the Vlandia conscripted crossbowmen with the second-level senior robbers, you can find that the former's abilities are almost entirely concentrated in the crossbow-related aspects.

Their melee ability is negligible compared to other aspects.

After all, the positioning of the Vlandia conscripted crossbowmen was originally for long-range shooting. As shooters, their primary task is to give the enemy a fatal blow from a safe distance.

If they are allowed to shootBeing in close combat, it is undoubtedly a weakness to avoid strengths and unable to give full play to their own advantages.

Therefore, as long as the strengths of these crossbowmen are used reasonably, they will definitely shine in the battle.

After putting away Orville's personal attribute panel, Hood opened the backpack again. Looking at the remaining balance of only 2 gold dragons, 2 silver deer and 35 bronze sheep, he couldn't help but sigh.

Although Hood knew that the Vlandia troops were very strong in the later period, the cost of recruiting and training them was really high and painful.

Just to upgrade a Vlandia recruit from the first level to the second level, it would cost a full 8 silver deer.

With this pitiful balance in the backpack, if there are more Vlandia recruits who meet the upgrade conditions at this time, at best it will only be enough for two of them to complete the upgrade.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh again helplessly: "Alas..."

No matter which world you are in, money seems to always play a vital role.

Just as Hod was immersed in his worries about the shortage of funds, a neat and loud shout suddenly came into his ears: "Lord Hod, the crossbowmen of Vlandia salute you!!!"

He suddenly came to his senses and looked up, only to see ten crossbowmen of Vlandia marching forward with powerful steps.

They were all in high spirits, holding light crossbows tightly in their hands, shouting in unison to express their respect to him.

Hod nodded slightly in response, and then gestured to them to join the marching team.

Then, he raised his arm weakly and waved it lightly, shouting loudly: "Keep going..."

Accompanied by his order, the group set out on the journey again, and continued to move steadily along the road towards the direction of Milda Castle.

Suddenly, the sound of horse hooves came from the front, and a pillager rode a grassland horse and ran at full speed, shouting while running wildly: "Head..."