Better Prisoners

⭐ ⭐ (569 endorsements) 📥 39,390 downloads 📌 v25.12.07.1 📅 8/6/2021
🟡 Updated this year

By Shadow32055 · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 12/19/2025 📅 Created: 8/6/2021

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #235 of 678 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

  • []Prisoners have a configurable chance of escaping from parties and settlements.

    []Prisoners have a configurable minimum number of days they must be imprisoned before they can be ransomed or trigger an escape.

    []Configurable relation loss or gain with prisoners (and families if desired).

    []Can completely disable auto ransoms for player.

    []Can completely disable ransoms (prisoners can still be manually exchanged, and are released at peace time)

    []Can configure party/settlement strength required to keep prisoners imprisoned.

    []The player imprisonment is unchanged.

    • []Download the mod.

      []Copy the mod folder into your Bannerlord Modules folder (delete existing if updating), generally located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Mount & Blade II Bannerlord\Modules.

      []Unblock all dll’s under the mod folder.

      []Start the game, navigate to the mods menu.

      []Activate the mod and click play.

      I have 100+ mods installed and your mod is causing a crash!

      Nothing I can do about it, I'm not going to install 100+ mods to debug your issue, you narrow it down to the mods in question and I'll be much more inclined to take a look.

      I encountered an issue, what should I do?

      Post the information in the correct mod channel on Discord. The more information (screenshot, logs, reports, actions, etc.) provided the easier and faster it will be to resolve the issue.

      Is it save game compatible?

      Yes, it can safely be added to an ongoing save game. It should be safe to remove from a save, but you should always backup your save before attempting any game/save modification.

      How is strength calculated?

      Strength is calculated by adding the tier level of all troops in the party or garrison.

      How is strength factored into the escape chance?

      The closer your party/garrison strength is to the configured required value, the less chance for a prisoner to escape. If your party/garrison strength is 25% of the required strength there will be an additional 75% chance to escape on top of the base values. If it's 75% the required strength, there will be an additional 25% chance of escape.

      What if my troops are above tier 6?

      The player and any troops that are above tier 6 will be counted at 7 strength.

      Join my community Discord server for support, discussion and suggestions.

      All of my mods are open source and located on my GitHub. I just ask that before you release anything with substantial similarities, you message me for approval. Feel free to "borrow" any code for whatever you need (wi

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Better Prisoners overhauls lord prisoner management in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, focusing on ransoms and escapes. It prevents auto-ransoming, giving players control over captured lords. With 569 endorsements and 39,390 downloads, it's a popular gameplay tweak for those tired of losing valuable prisoners.

✨ Key Features

Improves how lords are handled as prisoners, specifically ransoms and escapes
Prevents lords from being auto-ransomed before the player decides
Only affects lords, not normal troop prisoners
Active development with a recent update in December 2025

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 569 endorsements and nearly 40k downloads
  • Solves a common frustration: lords slipping away before you can ransom them
  • Actively maintained, last updated December 2025

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects lords, so if you wanted changes to regular troop prisoners, this isn't it
🎯 Is This For You?
For Bannerlord players who hate losing captured lords to auto-ransom and want more control over prisoner management. If you're a completionist or roleplayer who likes to decide fates individually, this mod is for you. Skip if you're looking for changes to regular troop prisoners or a full overhaul of the prison system.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since this mod only affects lords, don't expect changes to your regular troop prisoners—keep that in mind when testing.
  • Check the mod's forum posts or comments for any hidden setup steps, as the description doesn't cover installation.
  • If you're using other prisoner-related mods, test for conflicts early to avoid weird behavior.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Bannerlord Mods
Author
Shadow32055
Version
25.12.07.1
Downloads
39,390
Endorsements
569
Category
Gameplay
Created
8/6/2021
Updated
12/19/2025

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