Scouting
Scouting concerns detecting tracks, movement, and distant enemies in the wilderness. The guide also assigns a Scout companion to finding tracks, spotting enemy parties and hideouts from farther away, and slightly increasing party speed.
How it works
The skill page says to develop Scouting by spotting tracks and hideouts and traveling through difficult terrain. The party guide says a companion can hold the Scout role and recommends Scouting skill for that job. It does not specify numeric detection distances or speed gains.
When it helps
Consider a skilled Scout if finding parties and hideouts is a priority.
Your next step
Spot tracks or hideouts and travel through difficult terrain to practice.
Read the supporting references
Character skill progression and selected troop progression in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. The excerpts list perk names but do not describe individual perk effects. Guidance explains the referenced mechanics; it is not a tested damage ranking. Check the stated edition and source version before applying a patch-specific detail.