Custom Wanderers - Create Your Own Companions

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,190 endorsements) 📥 36,572 downloads 📌 v1.2.1 📅 4/18/2020
⚪ Last updated 2023

By drdanzel · Characters

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 3/27/2023 📅 Created: 4/18/2020

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #25 of 70 Characters mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Are you getting tired of wanderers without a backstory or a specific skill? Perhaps you want an easy way to add your own? This mod adds 14 unique wanderers that can easily be customized to your liking by using my Bannerlord Wanderer Creator tool.

All 14 new wanderers have:

  • []Introductions / backstories

    []Custom starting gear

    []Unique skillsets and traits

    Confirmed working since Bannerlord version: 1. 1. 1

    Caveats

    • []It may take a long time in-game for the wanderers to spawn. If you want the wanderers to be available immediately, start a new game or spawn them using console commands.

      []The game only loads a limited amount of all wanderers (including default ones). I recommend using a mod like Unlimited Wanderers to ensure that they show up, or Companion Spawn Improvement to get more control of how new companions are spawned.

      Installation

      Download and install using Vortex, or extract the contents of the ZIP into your Bannerlord Modules folder.

      Customizing the wanderers from this mod

      • []Download the mod here att NexusMods

        []Go to https://butterlord.com/wanderers

        []Click "Load" and load the downloaded .zip

        []Edit the wanderers you want to your liking

        []Click "Download" and follow the installation instructions

        Creating your own wanderers

        • []Go to https://butterlord.com/wanderers

          []Add the wanderers you want by clicking "New wander" and filling in their info

          []Click "Download" and follow the installation instructions

          Frequently asked questions

          My wanderers are not in the encyclopedia. Where are they?

          • []If you have started a new campaign and are using a mod like Unlimited Wanderers, then the mod probably isn't installed correctly.

            []If you have started a new campaign without an unlimited wanderers mod, then there is a risk that other wanderers were loaded instead of yours.

            []If you haven't started a new campaign then you might need to wait longer in-game until a new set of wanderers are loaded into the game.

            My wanderers show up in the encyclopedia, but not in the city it says they are in. Where are they?

            The location mentioned in the encyclopedia isn't trustworthy, and almost always wrong. If they are in the encyclopedia, they have been loaded into the game, which means they will show up in a city.

            Some of the wanderers are crazy expensive, is this a bug?

            No, that is on purpose. The game calculates the cost of a wanderer based on the gear they are wearing, which means that the better-armored wanderers will cost a lot more.

            These skills are not balanced/low enough/high enough. Can you change them to X?

            I won't, no. But you can easily do it yourself using the instructions under "Customizing the wanderers from this mod".

            See https://butterlord.com/wanderers/faq for a list of frequently asked questions for mods created with the Wanderer Creator.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Custom Wanderers adds 14 unique wanderers with backstories, custom gear, and unique skillsets, customizable via a web tool. It requires a mod like Unlimited Wanderers for reliable spawning. Confirmed working since Bannerlord 1.1.1, with 1,190 endorsements and 36,572 downloads.

✨ Key Features

Adds 14 unique wanderers, each with introductions/backstories, custom starting gear, and unique skillsets and traits.
Customize the included wanderers or create your own using the Butterlord.com Wanderer Creator tool.
Confirmed working since Bannerlord version 1.1.1.
Wanderers may take a long time to spawn in-game; recommended to start a new game or use console commands for immediate availability.
Author recommends using mods like Unlimited Wanderers or Companion Spawn Improvement to ensure wanderers appear.
Install via Vortex or manual extraction into the Bannerlord Modules folder.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,190 endorsements and over 36k downloads.
  • Deep customization via the web tool—you can tweak every wanderer or build your own from scratch.
  • Adds real flavor with backstories and unique gear, not just stat clones.

⚠️ Cons

  • Wanderers may not spawn reliably without an additional mod like Unlimited Wanderers—extra setup required.
  • Customization requires using an external web tool, which might be a hassle for some.
  • Last updated in March 2023—may not be compatible with the latest Bannerlord versions.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Bannerlord players who want more personality in their companions and enjoy tinkering with character builds. If you're tired of generic wanderers and want to craft your own squad with unique stories, this is for you. Skip if you prefer a plug-and-play experience without extra mods or web tools.
📦 Install:Easy· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod like Unlimited Wanderers to ensure your custom wanderers actually show up in the game.
  • If you want them immediately, start a new campaign or use console commands to spawn them.
  • When customizing, use the Butterlord.com tool to edit the included wanderers or create new ones, then download the generated ZIP.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Bannerlord Mods
Author
drdanzel
Version
1.2.1
Downloads
36,572
Endorsements
1,190
Category
Characters
Created
4/18/2020
Updated
3/27/2023

🔧 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.

🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Bannerlord commands, item IDs, and more.

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