How much does a Bannerlord server cost?

Via Pay-per-Use from about 0.0480 €/h for 4 GB RAM (Recruit) – a three-hour clan training costs around 0.14 €. As a prepaid plan from 12.00 €/month, with term discounts up to 20 % at 360 days (effectively 8.40 €/month).

Can I play the singleplayer campaign in co-op?

No. TaleWorlds offers no official co-op mode for the large campaign. A Bannerlord server serves the multiplayer mode only – Skirmish, Captain, Siege, Team Deathmatch and Duel.

How many players fit on a Bannerlord server?

That depends on the mode: Skirmish plays 6 vs 6, while Siege is designed for up to 120 fighters. You set the matching slot count yourself.

Which game modes are there?

Skirmish (6v6), Captain with AI troops, Siege for large sieges, Team Deathmatch and Duel. You switch modes in the panel at any time without rebuilding the server.

How much RAM do I need?

Skirmish and duel training runs fine on 4 GB. Captain mode with AI troops needs 6-8 GB. For well-attended sieges we recommend 12-24 GB – Siege additionally simulates siege equipment and destructible structures.

Are custom servers officially supported by TaleWorlds?

Yes. TaleWorlds provides a documented server application for multiplayer – we run exactly that, not a community solution.

Can I set the map rotation myself?

Yes. Order, maps, modes and factions are entirely yours to assemble – in the panel, without editing config files over the command line.

Can I make the server private for clan training?

Yes, with a server password. Set it private for training and internal tournaments, and open it again for public evenings.

Are there admin tools for tournaments?

Yes. Through the admin list and the real-time console you manage players, restart rounds and step in when disputes arise – important when you're running a tournament.

Is Pay-per-Use worth it for a clan server?

Especially for that. If you train twice a week and host a tournament once a month, you only pay those hours – a fraction of a continuously running monthly plan.

How are updates installed?

A server restart is enough – our system checks for new versions on start and installs them automatically.

We create automatic backups of your server configuration. You can also create manual backups and restore them with one click – handy before rebuilding the rotation for a tournament.

What happens when my credit runs out?

The server stops automatically. World, save game and settings are preserved. After topping up, everything continues right where you left off.

Is there a minimum contract?

No. RespawnHost has no contract and no minimum term. You top up credit and use it whenever you want.

Do I get SFTP access?

Yes, full SFTP access to all server files – including save games, configuration and logs.

How fast is my server online?

The server itself is online in under 90 seconds. Installing the game files takes another 1-3 minutes depending on the location.

How fast does your support respond?

Via Discord within minutes, in the ticket system within minutes to hours – usually on weekends too.

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Server Hosting

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Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Server Hosting

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Basics

What is a Bannerlord server?

A Bannerlord server is a custom server for the multiplayer mode of Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. TaleWorlds officially supports and documents custom servers – on them you play Skirmish (6 vs 6), Captain mode with AI troops, Team Deathmatch, Duel or Siege, which is designed for up to 120 fighters. As the operator you set mode, map rotation, factions and admin team yourself. Important: the server covers the multiplayer mode only – the singleplayer campaign has no official co-op. At RespawnHost you rent one via Pay-per-Use from 0.0480 €/h or as a prepaid plan from 12.00 €/month.

Officially supported custom servers

Siege for up to 120 fighters

Your own rules and rotation

Online in 90 seconds

Everything your battlefield needs

These features are included in every package and give your Bannerlord server the headroom for fully manned sieges.

Instant Setup

Your server is ready in under 90 seconds. No waiting, start playing right away.

From 6v6 to full siege

Skirmish with twelve players or Siege, designed for 120 fighters – you choose the mode.

Custom Control Panel

Real-time console, file manager, backup management and auto-restarts in one interface.

Per-Second Billing

Only pay when your server is online. The corresponding amount is deducted per second.

DDoS Protection

Our permanent DDoS protection keeps attacks away – at no extra cost.

Quality Gaming Support

Our support team consists of real gamers – Discord response within minutes.

Gaming Infrastructure

Premium hardware for your Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord server

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The prepaid plan only pays off from around 8.3 hours a day. Below that, Pay-per-Use is cheaper.

For reference: €11.00 (4 GB, monthly, BisectHosting, as of July 2026)

Based on the 4 GB package. Actual costs may vary depending on usage.

Hardware & Infrastruktur

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Ping test

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Frankfurt am Main
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US West
Salt Lake City, UT
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Charlotte, NC
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India
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Ping measured from each regional test server to your internet connection. In-game ping may differ. An unavailable result can mean the connection is blocked or the test server cannot be reached.

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Transparent Price Calculation

Our pricing models are completely transparent and fair. You only pay for what you really use.

You only pay when the server is online

No costs when your server is turned off. Pay only for actual usage.

Per-Second Billing

Balance is deducted live as soon as the server is online. Server off = no more cost consumption.

No hidden costs

When your server is turned off, no costs are incurred. No setup fees, no hidden costs.

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord price example

Maximum per month running 24/7 (4 GB)34.56 € / Month

Pay-per-use hourly rate≈ 0.0480 € / Hour

(0.0480 € × 720 Hours = 34.56 €)

Live billing

Credit is only deducted while the server is running. Stop it to save.

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2 hours online≈ 0.10 €

Server turned off0.00 €

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The difference to traditional hosters

Compare our features with those of traditional hosters and see for yourself why RespawnHost.com is the better choice.

Feature	RespawnHost.com	Provider A	Provider B	Provider C	Provider D
Pay only when server online
Server ready in under 90 seconds
Unlimited Slots
Unlimited NVMe SSD
Unlimited Cores
Custom Control Panel
Full SFTP Access
Free Databases
Premium Hardware *2

*2 Premium Hardware means for us Gaming Processors e.g. modern AMD Ryzen™ CPUs

*3 Sample of four major providers, surveyed in July 2026 from their public pricing and feature pages. Providers are not named because plans can change at any time — the survey date is what counts.

Frequently asked questions about Bannerlord servers

Bannerlord Server Hosting: for clans, tournaments and real sieges

The multiplayer mode of Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord thrives on organised groups. On public servers it often comes down to who swings first; in a practised clan, formation, timing and communication decide. That's exactly what a custom server is for – one where you set mode, maps and rules, and which only runs when you actually need it.

Why rent a Bannerlord server at RespawnHost?

TaleWorlds officially supports custom servers and provides a documented server application. As the operator that gives you full control: Skirmish for 6v6 tournaments, Captain mode with AI troops or Siege, designed for 120 fighters – mode and rotation are yours to set.

Technically it's Siege that puts the most load on the server: on top of the players, Captain and siege modes additionally calculate AI units and the melee physics that define Bannerlord. That's why we use modern AMD Ryzen CPUs with high single-core performance and NVMe SSDs – in Frankfurt am Main for Europe and Salt Lake City (Utah) and Charlotte (North Carolina) for North America, plus Noida for India.

Support that thinks along

Our support team plays the games themselves: whether a tournament setup is needed, the rotation doesn't apply or the server balks after a Bannerlord update – reach us via ticket and Discord, usually on weekends too.

Features for clans and tournament organisers

All multiplayer modes: Skirmish, Captain, Siege, Team Deathmatch and Duel
Custom map rotation: order, modes and factions freely assembled
Admin tools: manage players, control rounds, run tournaments
Server password: for closed training and clan-internal matches
Automatic backups: configuration protection with 1-click restore
DDoS protection: permanently active, at no extra cost

Our web interface replaces editing config files over the command line: mode, map rotation, player count, admin list and password are changed in the panel – and the real-time console shows you immediately whether the server loads cleanly.

Fairness redefined: the Pay-Per-Use principle

Clan servers run at training and tournament times, not around the clock. With our Pay-Per-Use model you only pay while your server is actually running – the hourly rate for 4 GB is around 0.0480 €, so a three-hour clan training costs about 0.14 €.

For public servers meant to be reachable continuously, the prepaid plan starts at 12.00 €/month with up to 20 % term discount. Both run off the same prepaid credit, without a contract and without notice periods.

Locations: Germany (EU), Salt Lake City, UT (US West), Charlotte, NC (US East), and Noida (India)

Choose between Germany (EU), Salt Lake City, UT (US West), Charlotte, NC (US East), and Noida (India). Compare locations with the ping test and consider where your fellow players are based.

Setting up a Bannerlord server: mode, rotation & admins

You manage the important settings of your server entirely through our panel:

As a RAM guideline: Skirmish and duel training runs fine on Recruit (4 GB). Captain mode with AI troops is considerably more demanding – we recommend 6-8 GB (Footman/Sergeant) there. For well-attended sieges plan for 12-24 GB (Knight to Warlord): Siege simulates not only many players but also siege equipment and destructible structures.

Game mode: Skirmish, Captain, Siege, Team Deathmatch or Duel
Player count: matched to the mode – from twelve in Skirmish to a full siege
Map rotation: assemble order and maps yourself
Factions: which cultures line up on which side
Admin list: rights for your team, including intervening mid-match
Server password: for closed training and internal tournaments

Last updated: July 2026

The multiplayer modes at a glance

Bannerlord offers five modes that differ considerably in player count and demands – and therefore in what the server needs:

Skirmish (6 vs 6): the competitive mode. Limited respawns, class selection and lots of communication – the basis for most clan tournaments
Captain: every player leads an AI troop. Puts more load on the server because entire units are simulated alongside the players
Siege: the big one, designed for 120 fighters, with siege equipment, walls and gates – this is where the server needs the most headroom
Team Deathmatch: fast fights without round structure, good for warming up
Duel: one on one for practising blocks, feints and timing

You switch modes in the panel at any time without rebuilding the server. Many clans run the same machine as a duel and skirmish training server during the week and switch to Siege for tournament night.

Important: servers are for multiplayer

We'd rather say this clearly before anyone forms the wrong expectation: a Bannerlord server serves the multiplayer mode – Skirmish, Captain, Siege, TDM and Duel. The large singleplayer campaign with empire building, trade and marriage politics has no official co-op mode from TaleWorlds and cannot be played together on a server. Community projects are working on it, but none of that is officially supported, and accordingly we don't offer hosting for it. So if you're looking for a server to conquer Calradia with friends, that is unfortunately not what Bannerlord currently offers.

For clans: the server as a training ground

The most common reason for a custom Bannerlord server is training. Formations can't be practised on public servers – too many unknowns, too little communication. With password protection you get an environment where you can drill line-ups, run duels and bring new members up to speed.

For tournaments a second advantage comes in: you control the map rotation, can restart rounds and hold admin rights to step in when disputes arise. And because Pay-per-Use only counts actual runtime, a tournament weekend costs less than half a monthly plan at a traditional provider.