Crusader Kingdoms I - Lionheart 1.1.4 (Third Crusade Overhaul Mod for Bannerlord)

⭐ ⭐ (291 endorsements) 📥 18,741 downloads 📌 v1.4 📅 10/16/2021
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Crusader Kingdoms Modding - CKM · Overhauls

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/6/2023 📅 Created: 10/16/2021

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #21 of 35 Overhauls mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Newest Update for Release Version 1. 1. 4!

Also playable on 1. 6. 3, 1. 6. 4, 1. 6. 5, 1. 7. 0 and 1. 8. 0!

!   Newest Update: No Master Module needed! All other requirements still apply.

https://discord.gg/Qn88wEDNtS

Crucial information:

Required mods needed for this to work:

Swadian Armoury

Horse Caparisons

Reign of Sword

Installation: Extract folders to Modules folder, load Lionheart below StoryMode on launcher (and Master above Sandbox Core if you are playing older version). Load 3 other required mods below Lionheart. Detailed load order and other info below!

Good to see you here! This is the first Crusader overhaul mod for Bannerlord! Here are some details:



Content

  • []Kingdom of England

    []Kingdom of France

    []Kingdom of Denmark

    []Kievan Rus

    []Holy Roman Empire

    []Byzantine Empire

    []Seljuk Sultanate of Rum

    []Ayyubid Empire

  • [](Kingdom of Jerusalem separately in future update, meanwhile form it yourself in your campaign!)

Kings and Emperors

  • []Richard I the Lionheart - England

    []Philip II Augustus - France

    []Canute VI - Denmark

    []Vsevolod III Yuryevich - Kievan Rus

    []Frederick I Barbarossa - Holy Roman Empire

    []Kilij Arslan II - Sultanate of Rum

    []Saladin - Ayyubid Empire

    []Isaac II Angelos - France

... and many other lords!

Other Content

Our mod also has a bunch of things such as custom troops trees, historical houses (clans) for all factions and A LOT more!

Enjoy the Crusade!

Suggested Campaigns and Modules Information

Here are some random ideas of campaigns to try out with this mod!

[]Richard the Lionheart (who wouldn't want to play as him?)

[]Any other of the main Kings/Emperors (Frederick I is a good one... or even Henrich VI his son!)

[]Be yourself and make the Templar Order or another knighthood order

[]Take Jerusalem and form the Kingdom of Jerusalem (obviously duh)

[]Make Balian of Ibelin or another historical character!

[*]Play as an ordinary medieval crusader from out custom troop trees together with the Serve as Soldier mod!

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Crusader Kingdoms I - Lionheart is an overhaul mod for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord that transforms Calradia into Europe during the Third Crusade (1187-1192). It offers a new campaign experience, allowing players to take on the roles of historical figures like Richard the Lionheart. With 291 endorsements and over 18,000 downloads, it's a notable overhaul for history enthusiasts.

✨ Key Features

Transforms Calradia into Europe during the Third Crusade (1187-1192).
Allows players to play as historical characters such as Richard the Lionheart.
Provides a full overhaul experience, changing the setting and campaign.
First Crusader experience in Bannerlord, focusing on the Third Crusade.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Finally brings the Crusades to Bannerlord—huge for history buffs.
  • Over 18k downloads and 291 endorsements show it's got a solid following.
  • Playing as Richard the Lionheart is a killer hook for a campaign.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in June 2023—might be outdated for the latest game patches.
  • Overhaul mods like this can conflict with other mods that change the map or factions.
  • Only one version listed, so compatibility with current Bannerlord versions is uncertain.
🎯 Is This For You?
This is for players who want a fresh historical twist on Bannerlord, especially those fascinated by the Crusades and medieval Europe. If you're tired of the vanilla Calradia and want to lead Richard the Lionheart, this is your jam. It's also great for roleplayers who enjoy immersive historical settings.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to start a new campaign after installing, as overhauls rarely work with existing saves.
  • Check the mod's page for any required dependencies or load order notes, since overhauls often need specific placement.
  • If you're using other mods, test with this one alone first to avoid conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Bannerlord Mods
Author
Crusader Kingdoms Modding - CKM
Version
1.4
Downloads
18,741
Endorsements
291
Category
Overhauls
Created
10/16/2021
Updated
6/6/2023

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