After much anticipation, Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord has finally left Steam Early Access, allowing players to immerse themselves once more in the thrilling battles of Calradia. Set 200 years before the events of Warband, this prequel aims to elevate both the combat mechanics and the world-building elements.
In addition, it has already sparked the interest of modders, who have been actively creating engaging modifications for the game. To help you discover the most exciting add-ons, we have curated a list of the best Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord mods that are currently available on PC.
The Best Bannerlord 2 Mods
- Mount and Blade 2 Bannerlord Support for the Vortex Mod Manager
- Enhanced Battle Test
- PureVision Reshade
- Bannerlord Tweaks
- Detailed Character Creation
- The Woods of Battania - Battanian Troop Overhaul
- Bandit Militias
- Dismemberment
- Calradia at War (Custom Spawns)
- Realistic Battle Mod
- Improved Garrisons
- Banner Kings
- Full Invasion 3
The list of the best Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord mods is likely to grow over time, potentially adding the likes of new lands, units, magic, and even total conversions.
The game has not only fully launched now, but also received a set of proper modding tools, which helps makes modders’ lives a bit easier.
We’ll be on the lookout for any new and interesting mods and add them to our list. Should you bump into some yourself, let us know in the comments.
Mount and Blade II Bannerlord Support for the Vortex Mod Manager
Vortex is a useful tool for installing and managing Mount and Blade II Bannerlord mods. Initially, Bannerlord support was granted through an extension. As of version 1.2, that extension is part of the manager itself and does not require a separate download. The tool also supports more than 65 other titles, including popular ones like Skyrim and The Witcher. You’ll find it on Nexus Mods.
Enhanced Battle Test Mod
The Enhanced Battle Test Mod lets you test out battles locally using a variety of unit configurations. The mod supports up to three troop types for each team involved alongside a variety of maps including sergeant, skirmish, and tdm maps. You can download it from Nexus Mods.
PureVision Reshade Mod
The PureVision Reshade Mod brings a number of visual enhancements to Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, resulting in more vibrant colours throughout the entirety of Calradia, as well as better antialiasing, ambient occlusion, global illumination and more. Get it from Nexus Mods.
Bannerlord Tweaks Mod
The Bannerlord Tweaks mod introduces a highly configurable and sizeable set of changes that overall improve the time you spend in Calradia. Whether it’s raising your character’s stamina cap, increasing the renown gained from emerging victorious in tournaments or giving you more options to customize difficulty, the mod is bound to have something for everyone. The original mod is no longer being updated but a different modder has picked up the slack, also on Nexus Mods. A third alternative can be found here.
Detailed Character Creation
The Detailed Character Creation mod expands the base game’s character customization with additional options that let you define a character or NPC’s weight, age, muscle and other options. With access to full body sliders, you can more freely shape your character and make it stand out among the rest. Find it on Nexus Mods.
The Woods of Battania - Battanian Troop Overhaul Mod
The Battanian Troop Overhaul Mod introduces new upgrade paths for Battanian Volunteers which offer more ranged options. At the same time, non-ranged units have received slight nerfs in terms of effectiveness and armor to balance things out. Get it from Nexus Mods.
Bandit Militias
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord’s Bandit Militias mod makes Calradia even more dangerous, as packs of bandits unite under heroes, raiding, pillaging, and becoming stronger. Large packs can split, creating a dynamic threat on the map. Find it on Nexus Mods. And updated version is also available here.
Dismemberment Mod
Landing a killing blow is one of the most satisfying things in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord and the Dismemberment mod adds a feature that many players wish would be part of the main game. The mod makes it possible to chop off the heads of your opponents when dealing fatal cut damage with a left or right swing of your weapon. Currently, dismemberment only applies to heads, however, you can customize the chance of it occurring as well as whether or not it should be accompanied by slow motion. The original mod is no longer being updated, but DismembermentPlus builds on its foundations, continuing the work.
Carladia at War (Custom Spawns) Mod
In between packs of villagers, bandits, caravans and roaming armies, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord’s map is usually rife with activity. The Calradia at War mod further adds to that by introducing a whopping 21 new minor factions, each with its own heroes, alongside 27 new spawns and 29 new troops. Installing the mod will also see new bandits roaming across Calradia. Grab it from Nexus Mods.
Realistic Battle Mod
Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord’s Realistic Battle Mod introduces several notable changes to battle that should bring them closer to the real-life counterparts. Weapons attack faster and offer different results against armor, depending on their type. The AI will defend itself more, especially if it uses shields, while hitboxes have been reworked to reflect the actual areas covered by armor parts. Check it out on Nexus Mods.
Improved Garrisons
Garrison management can be a bit of a hassle when you’re also dealing with countless other things and Bannerlord’s Improved Garrisons mod aims to lend you a helping hand. Troops from nearby villages are automatically recruited to garrisons and prisoners also join them over time. Garrisons get extra food and you can also establish guard parties that defend your holdings and destroy nearby bandit hideouts. In case you’re after an additional challenge, the mod comes with an option to also enable its features for the AI. Grab it from Nexus Mods.
Banner Kings
Banner Kings improves gameplay outside of combat by deepening settlement and kingdom management. Among its features count a population system with 4 social classes who fulfill different roles, new policies that give you greater control over your settlements, but also traveling nobles, craftsmen, serfs, and slaves. It also implements feudal titles and succession laws, while giving each lord a council, and much more. Find it on Nexus Mods.
Full Invasion 3
Focused on co-op, Full Invasion 3 sees several players joining forces and battling hordes of enemies while attempting to defend several capture points. As you fight, you get access to better classes and equipment. Although progression is not persistent and resets once you leave matches, its two tracks make unlocking new options feel natural. Find it on Steam Workshop.
Non-essential Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord Mods
- Cultured Start
- Separatism
- Tetsojin Troop and Equipment (Samurai)
- Change Culture
- Attribute Per Level
- RTS Camera
- Bannerlord AutoTrader
- Better Attributes
- Hideout Plus
- Marry Anyone
- Immersive Sergeant
- Cultural Assimilation
- EldenRing Equipment Package
- Family Tree
- Historical Banner Icons
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