Anno Domini - Dark Ages

⭐ ⭐ (355 endorsements) 📥 42,854 downloads 📌 v2.7.2 📅 6/3/2023
🟡 Updated this year

By Anno Domini · Overhauls

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 7/24/2026 📅 Created: 6/3/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1📦 Realistic Battle Mod Find it →
2📦 Open Source Saddlery Find it →
3📦 Open Source Saddlery RBM Patch Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #14 of 34 Overhauls mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

The Anno Domini team is here to bring its content from Total War: Attila to Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord with a historically inspired armory and a faction overhaul.

Join our Discord for the latest news and support.

If you like our work, you can support us on Patreon.

Features:
  • []Wide array of professionally made historical assets from the early middle ages with many variations for each culture.[/]

    []Overhauled major faction troops and lords, most minor factions and some civilian clothing sets.[/]

    []Optional armory only module.[/]

Important notes:

  • []Vanilla equipment is incompatible. The equipment format wasn't designed for Bannerlord originally; This means that legs and torso pieces are separate, so wearing no pants gets you invisible legs.[/]

    []Minor factions and War Sails troops are still WIP.[/]


The first few times you load into the game (battles, arena, inventory, etc.) will take a very long time because the game is compiling shaders.

You can try setting bannerlord to high priority in task manager if it stalls.


INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (READ CAREFULLY):

Requirements:

  • []Realistic Battle Mod[/]

    []Open Source Saddlery[/]

    []Open Source Saddlery RBM Patch (found in the same page by "Open Source Armory - Realistic Battle Mod Patch")[/]

1. Download and install the mod and its requirements. Only the latest version of the game will be supported. Don't install through Vortex.

2. Make sure that you have unblocked the .dll files from RBM. Only the combat module is required. Disable its troop overhaul. 

3. Arrange your load order as follows:

Load order:

  • [](RBM) Realistic Battle Mod[/]

    []Open Source Saddlery[/]

    []Open Source Saddlery RBM Patch[/]

    []Anno Domini: Dark Ages[/]

    []ADDA War Sails Addon[/]

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Anno Domini - Dark Ages is a comprehensive faction and armor overhaul for Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord, bringing historically inspired early medieval content from Total War: Attila. It features professionally made assets, overhauls major and minor factions, and includes an optional armory-only module. Requires Realistic Battle Mod and Open Source Saddlery.

✨ Key Features

Adds a wide array of professionally made historical assets from the early middle ages with many variations for each culture.
Overhauls major faction troops and lords, most minor factions, and some civilian clothing sets.
Includes an optional armory-only module.
Requires Realistic Battle Mod, Open Source Saddlery, and Open Source Saddlery RBM Patch.
Vanilla equipment is incompatible; legs and torso pieces are separate, so wearing no pants results in invisible legs.
Minor factions and War Sails troops are still work in progress.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 355 endorsements and over 42k downloads.
  • Historically inspired assets with many variations per culture, adding depth to the early medieval setting.
  • Active development (last updated July 2026) with Discord and Patreon support.

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires three separate mods and manual load order setup, which can be intimidating for new modders.
  • Vanilla equipment is incompatible, forcing you to use the mod's gear or risk invisible legs.
  • Minor factions and War Sails troops are still WIP, so some content is incomplete.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Bannerlord players who want a historically grounded overhaul with high-quality armor and faction changes. If you're a modding veteran comfortable with load orders and dependencies, this is a must-try. Skip if you prefer vanilla-friendly mods or want a quick plug-and-play experience.
📦 Install:Hard· 15+ minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Disable RBM's troop overhaul in its settings, as Anno Domini handles troop changes itself.
  • Unblock the .dll files from RBM before launching the game to avoid crashes.
  • Set Bannerlord to high priority in Task Manager if the game stalls during shader compilation on first loads.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Bannerlord Mods
Author
Anno Domini
Version
2.7.2
Downloads
42,854
Endorsements
355
Category
Overhauls
Created
6/3/2023
Updated
7/24/2026

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🔧 How to Install Bannerlord Mods

Use Vortex or manual. Enable mods in launcher. Harmony required.

📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Bannerlord →

Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.

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