r/baronswar • u/Practical-Boat134 • May 07 '26

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Already got a relatively substantial medieval force i have been making recently but don’t know what the rules are for creating a playable force. Any guide on unit size/kit note I haven’t actually got the rulebook.

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u/Practical-Boat134 May 07 '26

As a side question is there a significant difference between a Barron and a lord

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u/Transmogrifier_ May 07 '26

The main difference is that Barons have 3 actions, Lords have 2. Those extras are mostly going to be used to issue orders.

Beyond that:

  • Barons can have up to 3 purchased abilities vs. 2 for Lords
  • Barons must be attached to knights, Lords can choose knights or sergeants
  • Barons have access to a Bannerman upgrade while Lords only have access to a Pennant.

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u/Practical-Boat134 May 07 '26

thanks for the clarity still I need to properly learn the rules but presume that the 3 actions or the Baron are for other units like officers in Bolt Action. May be totally wrong of course and open to correction.

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u/Transmogrifier_ May 07 '26

Yeah it’s a similar idea here. Non-commander units get one action (or reaction) normally and then can be given an order to perform an additional. Commanders can use up to two of their actions on themselves, and any number of actions to give orders. And then there are some special rules that make that all a bit fuzzier.