Better Pikes (sub-mod for RBM)
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #52 of 678 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Gives pikes realistic lengths, fixes the pike bracing animation so that the longer pikes can hit enemy cavalry, and makes pikemen use pike formations that are as functional as the game allows.
Better Pikes is a gameplay sub-mod for RBM that gives pikes realistic lengths, fixes the pike bracing animation to hit enemy cavalry, and makes pikemen use functional pike formations. With 1,712 endorsements and 213,317 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking more authentic pike combat.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,712 endorsements
- High download count (213,317) shows widespread use
- Targets a specific gameplay issue—pike effectiveness against cavalry
⚠️ Cons
- Requires RBM (Realistic Battle Mod) as a dependency, which may not suit all players
- Compatibility with other mods is not documented
For Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord players who use RBM and want more realistic pike combat. If you're a history buff or enjoy tactical infantry formations, this mod enhances the feel of pikes. Skip if you don't use RBM or prefer vanilla gameplay.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Ensure you have RBM installed and activated before adding Better Pikes, as it's a sub-mod.
- Place the mod folder in your Modules directory and enable it in the launcher, following standard Bannerlord mod installation.
- Check the mod's page for any load order recommendations, as sub-mods often need to load after the main mod.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Bannerlord Mods
- Author
- OrderWOPower
- Version
- 1.2.7
- Downloads
- 213,317
- Endorsements
- 1,712
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 2/17/2023
- Updated
- 7/18/2026
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