AI Defend Yourself
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- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #135 of 678 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
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I think it just looks ridiculous how the enemy will be fleeing and you can trot along side of them with your horse and just whack them all to death 1 by 1. I understand they are just trying to flee but if a guy on a horse is trotting along side of you and whacking you on the head you would try to at least respond to that before continuing to run. So now when AI are fleeing from battle if you start attacking them they will actually draw their weapon again and fight back. They will stop and realize they can't run anymore and actually start fighting back again. An enemy has to be very close for them to stop so their priority will still be to run but now this will make the fleeing AI act a little more realistic.
Use Vortex to install to modules folder. This is the first release so expect bugs, just report ALL bugs in the bugs tab so I can keep track. it is ok to let me know in the comments if you like but it is better in the bugs tab. If you experience crashing, it is very important you screenshot the error message and show it to me when reporting a crash. I won't be able to fix crashes without the error message!! Always give thorough detail when reporting a crash.
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A gameplay mod that makes AI fleeing from battle fight back when attacked at close range. With 1,090 endorsements and 80,520 downloads, it's a popular tweak for players who find cowardly AI frustrating. Last updated March 2026.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,090 endorsements and 80k downloads.
- Fixes a common annoyance: AI that just runs away.
- Lightweight mod that does one thing well.
⚠️ Cons
- May not be compatible with other AI overhaul mods.
- Limited scope—only affects fleeing AI, not broader combat behavior.
For players who hate it when enemies cowardly flee instead of defending themselves. If you want smarter, more aggressive combat AI, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive AI overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible with the mod's last update (March 2026).
- If you use other AI mods, test this one in a separate save to avoid conflicts.
- Since it's a simple tweak, you can easily remove it if you don't like the behavior.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Bannerlord Mods
- Author
- Cheyron
- Version
- 1.4.1
- Downloads
- 80,520
- Endorsements
- 1,090
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 4/23/2020
- Updated
- 3/16/2026
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install Bannerlord Mods
Use Vortex or manual. Enable mods in launcher. Harmony required.
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