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Made up of Ukrainians, Poles and Lithuanians, the Polish Republic or Poland Lithuanian Commonwealth is known for its Hussar type cavalry units and its easily disappointed noble gentry class, which may soon spell the demise of the Republic. Led by Bohdan Khmelnytsky, they are locked in a struggle with the Polish Republic, their former rulers and must seek out the aid of Russia (Tsardom of Moscow.) Polish Republic Cossack HetmanateĪ Ukrainian Faction made up of fierce Cossack warriors. Each faction is ruled by their own form of hierarchy and government. The world of Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword is made up of five, historically accurate, ruling factions the Cossack Hetmanate, the Polish Republic, the Tsardom of Moscow, the Kingdom of Sweden, and the Crimean Khanate. Some of these weapons includes powerful double-barreled muskets and rifles, which can be crafted by a skilled weapons master. Later in the game you will be granted the ability to gain access to unique, handmade weapons which can not otherwise be found on the battlefield. Each faction will have some weaponry specific to it. Swords, bows, spears, pikes and axes will all make a return, but new weapons will be added such as hand grenades, flintlock muskets and pistols.
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Mount and Blade: With Fire and Sword is a standalone expansion for Mount and Blade: Warband that features the same style of RPG progression, realistic medieval combat, and overworld map exploration found in the previous two games in the series.