Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord is a game that has become very popular over the years, and mods are a big reason for this. In this article, we will go through seven new mods that will improve the game’s various aspects, including RP elements and adding more realism.
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- Expanded Bannerlord Armory
- No Big Smiles
- Breakable Polearms
- Small Talk
- Workshops Completed
- Expanded Kingdoms
- Reworked Skills
Expanded Bannerlord Armory
Expanded Bannerlord Armory is a mod for armor enthusiasts that adds a ton of new armor pieces to the game. These pieces range from the early days of Anglo-Saxons to the late Renaissance. There are too many armor pieces to cover.
Still, some notable ones include the helmet used by famous German minstrel Wolfram, which looks fantastic with the cloak, chainmail mittens, and tabard. The mod offers highly detailed textures that are better than the game’s vanilla texture.
If you prefer to remove some of the armor pieces from the game, you can do a dirty edit by opening the “items.xml” file in the mod folder and removing the pieces you do not want.
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No Big Smiles
No Big Smiles is a small mod that removes the exaggerated, creepy smiles from NPCs’ faces that you receive when entering a relationship point. The mod replaces them with more subtle, less creepy and natural facial expressions.
Breakable Polearms
Breakable Polearms is another small mod that adds HP and damage scaling to polearms. Both swinging and non-swinging pole lamps are now breakable. When a polearm hits someone, it takes damage equal to one times the damage absorbed by armor.
If you hit a shield gate or any other object, your polearm will take damage equal to ten times the damage inflicted. It is immersive and realistic, but be careful because once the polearm reaches zero HP, it will break, and you will have to resort to other means to fight your enemies.
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Small Talk
Small Talk is a mod that adds different RP dialogue options like telling a story, bragging, flirting, complimenting, insulting, and much more. The results of these dialogue options will depend on your dialogue partner’s personality, skills, attributes, relation, and traits.
If you have the merciful trait, your insults won’t significantly impact your relationship. You can also brawl with an NPC, but it is a crime, and beating up a noble always carries a crime rating. It’s a complex mod that adds much more spice to your playthroughs.
Workshops Completed
Workshops Completed is a mod that aims to finish the Workshop feature. This mod will completely overhaul the workshops, adding new options and more items to craft. Additionally, the mod adds a new mechanic.
If you complete a set number of workshops, you can unlock new blueprints that will allow you to craft unique items. This mod is an excellent addition for those who love crafting in the game.
Expanded Kingdoms
Expanded Kingdoms is a mod that expands the Kingdom system, allowing you to create your own custom Kingdom. You can customize everything, including banners, troops, lords, and even your Kingdom’s name.
The mod also adds new quests, events, and diplomacy options that can be used to influence the world around you. It’s a great mod that adds more depth and customization to the game.
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Reworked Skills
Reworked Skills is a mod that does exactly what it says; it reworks the skills in the game. The mod changes the skill requirements for various weapons, making them more realistic.
Additionally, the mod adds new skills and rebalances the existing ones. This mod is a must-have for those who love the combat system and want to experience the game with more diverse skills.
