What is the Overwhelm Perk in Battle Brothers?

The Overwhelm perk in Battle Brothers is a powerful ability that inflicts the ‘Overwhelmed’ status effect on enemies, lowering their Melee Skill and Ranged Skill by 10% for one turn with every attack, hit or miss, against an opponent that acts after the player in the current round. This effect stacks with each attack and can be applied to multiple targets at once with a single attack, making it a valuable asset in combat.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Battle Brothers and the Overwhelm Perk

1. What is the highest level in Battle Brothers?: The actual maximum level is 33 (before DLC “Warriors of the North” it was 42), and some recruits with military backgrounds may already have a few levels under their belt.
2. What does difficulty do in Battle Brothers?: Combat difficulty affects the game by making harder enemy groups appear sooner on higher difficulty levels, and on Beginner combat difficulty, the player gets 5 points lower (better) “to hit” rolls and enemies get 5 points worse ones.
3. What are the hit chances in Battle Brothers?: The hit chance range for regular attacks cannot be lower than 5% and cannot go higher than 95%.
4. How does fatigue work in Battle Brothers?: Fatigue determines how exhausted a character is, and using either skills or movement will not only use up Action Points but also build up Fatigue, making it a critical stat to manage.
5. How do I get rid of battle fatigue?: To combat fatigue, players can try eating often, getting moving, losing weight, sleeping well, reducing stress, and talking therapy.
6. What does extreme fatigue do?: Extreme fatigue makes it hard to perform daily activities, feeling severely overtired, and can be characterized by an overwhelming urge to sleep without feeling refreshed after resting.
7. Does Battle Brothers get harder?: Yes, contract difficulty scales with the strength of the player’s roster, the difficulty rating, the type of contract, and specific factors related to the contract type.
8. How many endings are there in Battle Brothers?: There are five different endings as well as a score that reflects the company’s progress and success in the campaign.
9. What are the perks of a mace in Battle Brothers?: The Mace Mastery perk gives bonuses such as Strike Down, Knock Out, and Knock Over skills having a 100% chance to stun the target if it isn’t immune, and mace skills require 25% less Action Points.
10. What is the best starting difficulty in Battle Brothers?: It’s recommended to start with Veteran for combat difficulty, as Beginner difficulty gives a significant adjustment in favor of the player.
11. What is the max party size in Battle Brothers?: The player can field a maximum of 12 men in battles, although they can hire up to 20 men from settlements.
12. Can you save perks in Battle Brothers?: Yes, players can save perks as a new “Perk Build” and apply them to another brother or export them as a string.
13. Is there a level cap in Battle Brothers?: Yes, the actual maximum level is 33, and some recruits may already have a few levels due to their military backgrounds.
14. What is the best Archer class in Battle Brothers?: The best archer recruits are Sellswords and Hunters, with Sellswords being better in absolute terms due to their high non-Ranged Skills.
15. Can you get rid of drunkard in Battle Brothers?: Yes, making harsh choices like whipping a brother into shape can change their drunkard attribute, and managing food intake can prevent or reverse gluttonous traits.