There are faction specific cosmetics by the way (specifically shield variants), if you want to get real fancy with your representation. Malric is the leader of the Mason Order, one of the two playable factions in Chivalry: Medieval Warfare. As for cosmetics, the in-game Gold and premium Crowns currencies unlock each and every cosmetic equally, so you can play the game as either and purchase cosmetics for the faction you prefer.

If you happen to become fond of either the Agatha Knights or Mason Order in Chivalry 2 you can swap teams mid-match via the pause menu, assuming there’s A.) space available, and B.) your current team is not overwhelmingly outnumbered. Your choice of faction will dictate your preference, but it has no lasting gameplay impact. Similar to other multiplayer games, the servers will place players on whatever faction needs the bodies to ensure the match is evenly balanced. In Chivalry 2 it doesn’t actually matter if you pick the Agatha Knights or Mason Order. Chivalry 2 Agatha Knights or Mason Order: which should you choose? That said, it’s still worth your while to commit to one banner over the other eventually. If you’ve been left paralyzed by this decision I have good news for you: you’re choice doesn’t really matter in the long-term. Agatha on the other hand is only about traditions and doesn't seem to care much about the danger. Talking about the counter-attack by the Tenosians here. At the end of the tutorial players will be asked to join one or the other, which has led many to wonder which of the two factions in Chivalry 2 is the best faction. Neither Agatha nor Mason is good, but Mason is at least trying to be realistic and tries to get a general on the throne before it is too late.

Chivalry 2 has two factions players can play as: the noble and pious Agatha Knights and ferocious and disciplined Mason Order.

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